RAWALPINDI: The bakers’ strike in Rawalpindi entered its fourth consecutive day on Saturday, leaving many residents struggling to buy roti from closed tandoors. While a few tandoors opened in some areas, most remained shut as the All Pakistan Nanbai Association vowed to continue the strike until their demands were met. Shafiq Qureshi, president of the […]
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ATC issues seventh non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan
RAWALPINDI – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday issued the seventh non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in connection with the November 26 protest case. The court conducted proceedings against Aleema Khan and 11 other accused involved in the demonstrations held in Rawalpindi last year. Neither […]
Dengue death toll rises to 26 as cases surge in Hyderabad and Rawalpindi
HYDERABAD – The death toll from dengue fever has climbed to 26 after three more deaths were reported in Hyderabad, while 19 new cases surfaced in Rawalpindi over the past twenty-four hours. According to health officials, 30-year-old Mohammad Arshad Madni, a resident of Karachi, succumbed to the virus at a private hospital in Latifabad, Hyderabad. […]
LHC overturns death sentence of Aneeqa Atiq in blasphemy case
The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench overturned the death sentence handed down to Aneeqa Atiq, who had been convicted in a high-profile blasphemy case, investigated by the FIA Cyber Crime Wing, Rawalpindi. The court on Tuesday acquitted Aneeqa on technical grounds, citing serious procedural deficiencies in the prosecution’s case. Delivering its judgment, the bench, comprising […]
ATC orders seizure of Aleema Khan’s CNIC and passport
RAWALPINDI — An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Friday ordered the confiscation of the computerised national identity card (CNIC) and passport of Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, after she failed to appear in court. Read More: IHC seeks report regarding FIA inquiry against Aleema Khan The ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah […]
Crackdown planned in Pindi to enforce Loudspeaker Act
The Rawalpindi Police have decided to launch a crackdown on violations of the Loudspeaker Act, in pursuance of the Punjab Government’s province-wide directives to ensure its strict enforcement. According to police sources, comprehensive measures are being taken to implement the law across the city. Police teams have been instructed to intensify monitoring of mosques, Imambargahs, […]
Rawalpindi teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for assaulting student
RAWALPINDI: An Additional Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced a teacher to life imprisonment for assaulting a student, marking a strong precedent against abuse within educational institutions. Judge Afshan Ijaz Sufi announced the verdict, handing down a life sentence to Muhammad Afzal, along with a fine of Rs200,000 and Rs500,000 in compensation to the victim. Read […]
Babar Azam returns to Pakistan T20I squad for South Africa, tri-series
LAHORE: Former captain Babar Azam has been recalled to Pakistan’s T20I squad as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. The National Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the T20I series against South Africa, to be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from […]
ATC Issues Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants for Imran Khan’s Sister Aleema Khan
RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, for failing to appear before the court in a protest case. The case pertains to the November 26 protest and involves Aleema Khan and 10 other accused. During Monday’s proceedings, ATC […]
Top Terrorist Commander Tariq Kachi Killed in Bannu Operation
Security forces in Bannu conducted a successful intelligence-based operation, killing terrorist commander Tariq Kachi and his associate Hakeem alias Tiger in the Mughal Kot sector. According to officials, Indian-origin weapons were recovered from the site. The group led by Kachi had been involved in terror attacks and extortion for the past two years. Kachi was […]