LOWER DIR: Residents of Upper Dir bid a heartfelt farewell to Afghan refugees during a ceremony organized by the Sultankhel and Paindakhel tribes in Wari. The event drew widespread attention after a video of two young Afghan schoolgirls saying goodbye to classmates went viral on social media. The farewell was held at the Jirga Hall […]
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IHC directs federal government to file amicus brief in Aafia Siddiqui case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed the federal government to file the long-pending amicus brief in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case, warning that the matter could not remain pending any longer. A larger bench of the IHC, headed by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, took up the petition filed by Dr Siddiqui’s sister, […]
Thai army frees 38 Pakistanis from Myanmar scam hubs
Thai forces rescued hundreds of foreigners, including 38 Pakistanis, from online fraud centers in Myanmar. Officials said the operation followed the escape of more than 600 victims into Thailand last month. They added that the rescue targeted syndicates exploiting migrants through forced cybercrime. The Thai army launched the raid after questioning the escapees about the […]
Islamabad Police Arrest 17 Illegal Afghan Nationals in Bari Imam Crackdown
ISLAMABAD — Police in the federal capital arrested 17 illegal Afghan nationals during a targeted operation in the Bari Imam area, ARY News reported on Monday. The operation was conducted under the supervision of SP City after authorities received reports about the presence of illegal Afghan residents in the locality. According to a police spokesperson, […]