Tag: arrests
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Three more retired army officers taken into military custody: ISPR
Three more retired army officers have been taken into custody by Pakistan’s Army in connection with the recent arrest of Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid, according to a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). This comes after the arrest of former spymaster Faiz Hamid earlier this week. “In connection with the FGCM proceedings of…
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19 children arrested on blasphemy charges in Punjab in 2023
Nineteen children have been arrested on charges of blasphemy across Punjab between January 1, 2023 and October 16, 2023. In an appeal submitted to the Punjab Information Commission by the director of Legal Awareness Watch, Sarmad Ali, it was revealed by the Inspectorate General of Punjab Prisons that 19 minors were arrested out of whom…
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Anti-power theft measures lead to Rs46 billion in recoveries
The government’s unyielding efforts against power theft have produced significant results, surpassing Rs46 billion in recoveries, as announced by Rashid Langrial, Secretary Power Division, Government of Pakistan, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). It’s noteworthy that the anti-power theft campaign commenced on September 7, and the reported outcomes cover the period up to October…
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Major ANF operation uncovers online drug trafficking ring, resulting in 11 arrests
In a significant revelation, drug trafficking operations conducted through online shopping platforms have come to light, resulting in the apprehension of 11 individuals in various cities across Pakistan.
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PTA and FIA collaborate to bust illegal internet service providers
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), executed two highly effective operations in Sargodha targeting unauthorised internet service providers. The initial operation unfolded in the RB Block of Rose Valley Society, while the second operation was conducted at Burj-e-Umar Plaza on Mian Khan Road, as detailed in an official…
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Karachi airport operation: Four passengers nabbed in million-rupee Apple product smuggling
In a highly successful operation, customs authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle high-value tech gadgets worth millions of rupees at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi
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Seven arrested for renting smartphones to minors for online games and obscene content
A total of seven individuals have been apprehended in the Faqirabad area of Peshawar for their involvement in renting out smartphones to children.
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‘Aik aadmi faislay kar raha hai iss mulk ke’: Imran Khan blames Army Chief for his arrest
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan— who is currently facing charges on multiple counts in various cases—has said that there is only one man who is deciding every matter. Without naming Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, Imran said that one person fears that if he comes into power, his seat will be…
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‘Hitler ko bhi public support thi’, says Zardari about Khan’s popularity
Former President and Pakistan People’s Pakistan (PPP) Co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari has talked about the current political crisis in the country in a wide-ranging interview with Nasim Zehra. In the interview, he ruled out the possibility of talks with the PTI Chief Imran Khan. At one point, he called him “too arrogant” for that. Zardari…
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Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Asad Umar aur Azam Swati Kot Lakhpat Jail mein larr parray, claims Punjab caretaker minister
Caretaker Minister for Information of Punjab Amir Mir has claimed that three senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)— Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Asad Umar, and Senator Azam Swati—got into an argument in Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore after they presented themselves for arrest before the police. While talking to Dawn News‘ Nadia Naqi, the minister said,…