A major controversy has erupted as senior officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) have been accused of taking bribes worth millions in the Ducky Bhai case. The complaint, filed by Aroob Jatoi, wife of popular YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, has revealed serious allegations of corruption and misuse of authority by multiple officers. According to the FIR, the investigation officer allegedly received Rs 6 million through a frontman to grant relief to Ducky Bhai, a payment reportedly made by the YouTuber’s friend Usman. The documents also reveal that another Rs 3 million was demanded…
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Saifullah
Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
Diplomatic sources revealed that one last attempt is underway to salvage the faltering dialogue between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, as both sides remain deadlocked over decisive action against militant groups operating from Afghan soil. The third round of talks, held in Istanbul, stretched nearly 18 hours but concluded without tangible progress. According to insiders, the Afghan Taliban delegation initially agreed several times to Pakistan’s demand for credible and verifiable operations against the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other cross-border militant networks. However, each time, their position shifted following directives from Kabul, derailing the possibility of consensus. Officials involved in…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says doing business in Pakistan is difficult, calling on the bureaucracy to remove unnecessary hurdles that discourage entrepreneurs and slow down economic progress. She emphasized that ensuring ease of business and improving public facilities are among her government’s top priorities. Speaking at a meeting on law and order in Lahore, the chief minister said that creating obstacles is easy, but facilitating lawful work is the true test of governance. “There is no greater satisfaction than seeing a rightful person get what they deserve,” she remarked. Maryam Nawaz noted that bureaucratic red tape often frustrates investors…
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq is expected to resign tonight or tomorrow (Tuesday), according to reliable political sources. The development comes amid a major shift in the region’s political landscape, as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secures a decisive majority in the AJK Legislative Assembly. The AJK Prime Minister Anwarul Haq expected to resign follows the PPP’s claim of gaining control after several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers defected to its ranks. The PPP’s strength in the AJK Assembly rose from 17 to 27 after 10 PTI members joined the party, giving it the simple majority…
Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun their third round of talks in Istanbul, Turkiye, following a month of heightened border clashes and skirmishes between the two sides. The Pakistan and Afghanistan talks in Istanbul come after an earlier ceasefire brokered by Qatar and Turkiye, which led to two unsuccessful rounds of dialogue. According to diplomatic sources, both delegations resumed negotiations after weeks of escalating violence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Pakistan had launched a strong retaliatory campaign earlier this month after Taliban forces and their affiliated militants initiated unprovoked firing on Pakistani border posts. The Pakistan Armed Forces effectively repelled multiple coordinated…
Two US Navy aircraft and a helicopter crashed in separate incidents over the South China Sea, but fortunately, all crew members were rescued safely. The incidents have raised fresh concerns over operational safety as two US Navy aircraft and a helicopter crash in South China Sea during routine missions. According to AFP, the first accident occurred when an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter plunged into the sea shortly after taking off from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during a routine flight. The US Pacific Fleet confirmed that all three personnel onboard were safely recovered by search and rescue teams. Roughly 30 minutes…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging him to immediately lift the ban on inter-provincial wheat transportation, terming it unconstitutional and harmful to the province’s food security. According to sources, the governor stated that the restrictions are adversely affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s food supply and violate the constitutional principles of federal cooperation. Governor Kundi emphasized that timely action by the federal government is necessary to ensure uninterrupted access to wheat for the province’s population and to prevent a potential food shortage crisis.
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has clarified that no changes have been made to the front cover of the Pakistani passport, dismissing viral social media posts claiming otherwise. In an official statement, the department termed the images circulating online as fake and described the rumours surrounding the passport’s design as baseless and misleading. Taking strong notice of the false reports, the DGIP urged citizens to act responsibly and avoid sharing unverified information on social media. The Director General further stated that, apart from minor security feature enhancements, no modification has been introduced to the national passport’s design.…
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, marking a new chapter in the strengthening of Pakistan–Bangladesh defence and security cooperation, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During their detailed discussions, both sides reviewed the regional and global security environment and reaffirmed the importance of deepening mutual defence collaboration. General Mirza highlighted Pakistan’s appreciation for its longstanding fraternal ties with Bangladesh and underscored the shared resolve to enhance relations on the principles of sovereign equality and mutual respect. The two sides expressed optimism about expanding military-to-military engagements, including…
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to deepen strategic, economic, and security relations with Egypt. The meeting, held as part of the army chief’s official visit, highlighted the growing cooperation between the two brotherly nations. During the discussion, Field Marshal Asim Munir commended President el-Sisi for his leadership in promoting peace and stability in the region, while the Egyptian leader appreciated Pakistan’s proactive diplomatic and security role in supporting global peace efforts, particularly within the Muslim Ummah. Both sides emphasised the need to further enhance…
