ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a detailed verdict on Sheikh Rashid Ahmed’s petition to dismiss multiple cases filed against him nationwide for his “indecent” comments about Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, in a 41-page full verdict, emphasized that only one first information report (FIR) can be registered per incident and only at the relevant police station. The IHC highlighted that it is a well-established legal principle that a person cannot be prosecuted multiple times for the same offense. On June 25, the court dismissed the case filed against the Awami Muslim…
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QUETTA: The nephew of MPA Liaquat has been arrested on charges of violence against police officers. The Quetta police apprehended the suspect, Danesh, for allegedly assaulting traffic police personnel. According to reports, the incident involved the torture of traffic police by the accused. The situation escalated when Provincial Ministers from the Pakistan People’s Party and other Assembly members arrived at the Saryab Police Station, seeking to apologize for the incident on behalf of the suspect. Despite the intervention, the police proceeded with the case, leading to a raid on the MPA’s house. Danesh was arrested and handed over to the…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Circle has initiated legal proceedings against Sheikh Muhammad Hudifa, accused of defrauding childhood friends through counterfeit US visa scams. Posing as a US-based employee, Hudifa allegedly exploited personal relationships to swindle approximately Rs1.5 million via online transactions. Hudifa reportedly posed as a representative of a US-based food chain, using fabricated emails and WhatsApp messages to convince friends, including siblings Syed Muazam and Muhammad Muiz, to submit their passports for supposed visa interviews at the US consulate in Karachi. He then issued falsified US visas and ceased communication by deactivating his phone. The victims uncovered…
KUNRI: In a shocking act of animal cruelty, a camel was discovered dead with its legs amputated at Morjhango turn in Kunri, Sindh. The camel’s owner, Abdul Rashid, expressed his ignorance about the perpetrator behind this brutal act. He mentioned, “We don’t know anything yet… we’ll decide what steps to take next,” refraining from accusing anyone at this stage. This is the second incident of camel cruelty within a month. Previously, on June 14, a camel named Kemi had its leg amputated by a landowner after it wandered into an agricultural field in the Mundh Jamrao area, leading to widespread…
The electricity shortfall in Pakistan has reached 6,070 megawatts, causing extensive power outages nationwide. The current electricity demand is 26,000 megawatts, while production stands at 19,929 megawatts. The detailed breakdown of power generation is as follows: Hydroelectric power plants: 6,900 megawatts Public sector thermal power plants: 700 megawatts Private sector power plants: 7,988 megawatts Wind power plants: 1,000 megawatts Solar power plants: 199 megawatts Biomass (bagasse) power plants: 142 megawatts Nuclear power plants: 3,000 megawatts Due to this significant shortfall, load shedding is occurring for up to 8 hours in various regions. In areas with higher line losses, the load…
GILGIT: At least four people were killed and five others injured on Wednesday when a jeep carrying tourists fell into a ravine in the Basho Valley of Skardu. According to the spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan government, the vehicle was carrying nine tourists, all from Punjab. Rescue 1122 teams from Rondu and Ghamba quickly responded to the accident, transporting the deceased and injured to the Regional Headquarters Hospital and Benazir Hospital in Gamba, Skardu. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He took notice of the accident, extended his condolences to the bereaved families, and directed…
Lahore: A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has found Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi guilty in seven cases, including charges of terrorism and involvement in the May 9 riots, according to sources on Wednesday. Police sources indicated that Qureshi was declared guilty based on contradictory statements and evidence collected against him. They noted that Qureshi could not provide satisfactory answers regarding the events of May 9 and was allegedly involved in acts of vandalism. The JIT interrogated Qureshi at Adiala Jail, recording his statement three times. Following the investigation, the police have filed a charge sheet in court,…
PESHAWAR: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Peshawar and its surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 pm. The tremors were felt in various regions including Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, North Waziristan, Parachinar, Lower Dir, Hangu, Charsadda, and Swabi. There were no initial reports of damage or casualties. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was the Hindukush mountains in Afghanistan.
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday ordered the removal of former state minister Zartaj Gul’s name from the Exit Control List (ECL). Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri addressed the petition filed by Zartaj Gul, the parliamentary leader of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). During the proceedings, the assistant attorney general presented the relevant case record before the court. The judge questioned the state lawyer about the inclusion of Zartaj Gul’s name in two FIRs, noting that actual terrorists’ names rarely appear on the ECL. He expressed concerns about political leaders being placed on the ECL merely for organizing political…
ISLAMABAD: The bidding process for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is scheduled to begin in the first week of August. This initiative aims to generate crucial funds for Pakistan’s economy. This decision was announced during a Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad earlier this week, as reported by Radio Pakistan. During the meeting, it was highlighted that the privatization process of the national carrier is currently underway, with interested companies already conducting site visits across various PIA facilities. “The bidding for PIA will commence in early August,” stated the report. Prime Minister Shehbaz…
