Accused in Rs3.20bn fraud case gets bail against Rs100 bond on January 2, 2025In an interesting turn of events, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to Shahid Hussain Khawaja, a co-accused in the Rs3.20 billion sales tax fraud case, against the surety bond of meagre Rs100. The court declared the tax department’s criminal probe as an excess of authority. IHC Justice Babar Sattar directed to […]
KP police baton charge, tear gas protesting local govt employees on January 2, 2025Local government employees in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) staged a protest outside the K-P Assembly building, demanding the release of municipal funds that have not been provided by the provincial government. But the protest turned tense when police used baton charges and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. The protesting employees had given a deadline of January […]
925 terrorists killed in 59,000 operations last year on January 1, 2025In 2024, Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies conducted an impressive 59,775 counter-terrorism operations across the country, resulting in the death of 925 terrorists. The operations, which were primarily intelligence-based, marked a significant achievement in the fight against terrorism. The authorities also apprehended hundreds of individuals, further dismantling terrorist networks and their support systems. […]
MWM vows to continue sit-in despite crackdown on January 1, 2025Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) on Tuesday announced it would expand its sit-in protests, currently being held in Karachi in solidarity with the violence-hit Kurram district, to other parts of Sindh as law enforcers cracked down on protesters to clear the roads for traffic. The MWM has been leading sit-in protests at over 10 locations in Karachi […]
Govt rejects reports of Reko Diq deal finalised with Saudi Arabia on January 1, 2025Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik has denied reports of a deal with Saudi Arabia regarding the Reko Diq project. In a meeting with journalists in Islamabad on Tuesday, Malik said negotiations with Saudi Arabia over Reko Diq are ongoing and progressing positively. However, he clarified that no deal has been finalised yet. He expressed hope that […]
Ex-GB CM Khalid sentenced to 34 years for threatening agencies on January 1, 2025An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday sentenced former Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chief Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Khalid Khurshid to 34 years in prison on charges of threatening security agencies. In addition to the lengthy sentence, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 600,000 on the politician. The ATC further directed the inspector general […]
Thousands rally in Bangladesh to mark student-led uprising that ousted Hasina on January 1, 2025Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied at a ‘March for Unity’ in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the student-led uprising five months ago that led to the ouster of longstanding prime minister Sheikh Hasina and remember the more than 1,000 killed in the violence. The Students Against Discrimination (SAD) group that led the protests, dropped […]
NEPRA reveals power generated at Rs7.62 per unit, sold at Rs45 on January 1, 2025The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has unveiled alarming details, revealing that electricity generated at Rs7.62 per unit is sold to consumers at a steep Rs45 per unit due to the addition of seven taxes and charges. The report outlines the breakdown of these costs, explaining why electricity bills are so high. It reveals […]
Naval chief reviews security at command, staff conference on January 1, 2025The Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. The forum reviewed the maritime situation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and deliberated on measures to ensure safety and security of national sea trade passing through the region. […]
Pakpattan Police leverage technology to recover stolen phones on January 1, 2025In a commendable display of technological innovation and community service, the Pakpattan Police have set a new benchmark for law enforcement in 2024 through their use of the e-Gadget app. This groundbreaking initiative has not only bolstered their operational efficiency but has also earned the gratitude of citizens who have directly benefited from the recovery […]