KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has granted a four-day physical remand for Armaghan Qureshi, the prime suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case. Earlier, the Sindh High Court approved all four applications regarding Armaghan’s remand, overturning the ATC’s previous decision that denied physical remand. The police had requested custody on charges including illegal weapon possession, kidnapping, and murder. During the hearing, Armaghan was present in court alongside his father. Prosecutors detailed the case, revealing that Mustafa Amir was abducted on January 6, with his mother receiving a ransom demand of Rs 20 million. The police raided a bungalow on February…
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RAWALPINDI: Police have tightened security around Adiala Jail, setting up additional checkpoints and installing containers on roads leading to the facility. Vehicles passing through are being thoroughly searched. During the operation, police stopped the car of Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, two kilometers away from the jail. Despite presenting court orders permitting her to meet the PTI founder, she was temporarily halted. Today marks a designated day for family meetings in Adiala Jail, with Qasim Khan, Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Niazi arriving to meet former premier Imran Khan. Meanwhile, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has granted protective bail…
KARACHI: At least 16 people lost their lives, and dozens were injured in two separate accidents involving buses carrying pilgrims in the Sindh districts of Nawabshah and Khairpur. According to police, the first accident occurred near Futuhal Zardari village on Amri Road, Nawabshah, where a van transporting pilgrims collided with a trailer. The crash resulted in six deaths and left ten others injured, who were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Reports suggest the pilgrims were traveling for the Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. In another tragic incident, a passenger coach overturned on the National Highway near Ranipur, Khairpur, killing…
RAWALPINDI: A heated altercation between former minister Fawad Chaudhry and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Shoaib Shaheen took place outside Adiala Jail, escalating into a physical confrontation. According to eyewitnesses, the dispute began when Fawad Chaudhry reportedly called Shaheen a “tout.” In response, Shoaib Shaheen advised Fawad to mind his own business. The exchange quickly turned aggressive, and Fawad allegedly slapped Shaheen, causing him to lose balance and fall, reportedly injuring his arm. Following the scuffle, Fawad Chaudhry proceeded inside the jail, while prison authorities called Shoaib Shaheen in for a discussion with the Superintendent of Adiala Jail. It is…
KARACHI: Police have recovered the charred remains of Mustafa Amir, a young man who was kidnapped from Karachi’s Defence area on January 6. His body was discovered in the trunk of a burned car near Hub. DIG CIA Muqaddas Haider confirmed that authorities arrested Armaghan, a close friend of Mustafa, along with his accomplice Shiraz, after collecting incriminating evidence from Armaghan’s residence. Investigations suggest that Armaghan and Shiraz, childhood friends, allegedly murdered Mustafa over a domestic dispute. They then placed his body inside Mustafa’s own car, set it on fire, and abandoned it near Hub Chowki. Shocking Interrogation Revelations During…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to establish 10 model bazaars across Lahore during Ramazan-ul-Mubarak to facilitate citizens with quality goods at affordable prices. A meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza reviewed the arrangements for these special bazaars. According to the briefing, each tehsil in Lahore will have a model bazaar consisting of 10 shops. Seven of these shops will offer fruits, vegetables, pulses, spices, and other essential items, while the remaining three will be designated for meat. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that price lists will be determined by the market committee, ensuring that shopkeepers receive…
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has forecasted that the first day of Ramazan in Pakistan is expected to fall on Sunday, March 2, as the moon is unlikely to be sighted on February 28 (29th Sha’ban). According to meteorological experts, the new moon will be born on February 28 at 5:45 PM. However, at sunset, its age will be just 13 hours and 12 minutes—falling short of the minimum 19-hour requirement for visibility. Due to this, the Ramazan crescent is unlikely to be spotted in Pakistan on that evening. While the Meteorological Department provides scientific predictions, the final announcement regarding the…
QUETTA: Eleven labourers lost their lives, and more than five others sustained injuries in a devastating blast near a coal mining site in Harnai, Balochistan. According to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harnai, Hazrat Ali, the explosion occurred when a pickup truck carrying labourers from the coal mines to a nearby bazaar was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED). The attack resulted in the deaths of 11 workers, while the injured were immediately transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Following the explosion, law enforcement agencies swiftly arrived at the scene, sealing off the area and initiating an investigation. Officials confirmed…
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday approved three key bills introducing strict penalties for individuals involved in human trafficking, forced begging overseas, and the exploitation of underage girls for prostitution abroad. The legislative session, chaired by Senator Sherry Rehman, saw Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar present the bills, which were passed unanimously without any opposition. The three bills approved by the Senate include: The Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants (Amendment) Bill 2025 The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (Amendment) Bill 2025 Amendments to the Immigration Ordinance 1979 Under these new laws, individuals found guilty of human trafficking and related offenses could…
ISLAMABAD: Following the induction of seven judges into the Supreme Court on Friday, the seniority list has been officially updated, with Justice Mansoor Ali Shah now ranking as the most senior judge after Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi. The updated hierarchy of the apex court, following these recent appointments, is as follows: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Justice Muneeb Akhtar Justice Aminuddin Justice Jamal Mandokhail Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar Justice Ayesha Malik Justice Athar Minallah Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi Justice Shahid Waheed Justice Musarrat Hilali Justice Irfan Saadat Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan Justice Shehzad Malik Justice Aqeel Abbasi Justice…
