Tag: Chakwal
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We now know the names of the officers arrested with Faiz
Sources have revealed the names of the three most senior retired military officers who were taken into army custody for acting as messengers between former Chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Faiz Hameed and senior politicians. The officers identified are Brigadier (retd) Ghaffar and Brigadier (retd) Naeem and Colonel Asim, who were allegedly involved in a…
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Rain, snowfall on its way
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain and strong winds in Karachi today. In Lahore, strong winds have caused the temperature to drop. According to the Meteorological Department, it may drizzle at some places in Karachi, Sajawal, and Thatta today. Strong winds will continue to blow in Karachi till this evening with cloudy skies. There…
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Man kills wife and children before committing suicide in Chakwal
The head of a household in Chakwal, suffering from financial problems, committed suicide after killing his wife and children. According to the police, Shafqat Saleem committed suicide after killing all four of his children and his wife in Muzdalifah Town area in Chakwal city.Police say that Shafqat Saleem shot himself after calling the police on…
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Clashes between PTI workers and police amid general elections
Clashes have been reported between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and police officers, after imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan gave calls for rallies ahead of the February 8 general elections. Numerous PTI supporters attempting to organize rallies in cities like Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar were taken into custody during the crackdown, adding to mounting political…
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Chakwal: Police seals Madrassa where 15 students were assaulted by two teachers
Update: Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited one of the victims’ families on Sunday, and said the Punjab government would leave no stone unturned in providing justice to the victims and suspects would face the maximum punishment for the heinous crime. The district administration sealed the madrassa on Sunday. “We are ashamed over this incident,…
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Met predicts more heavy rains during Eid days
For Eid-ul-Azha on Sunday, July 10, the Met department has predicted a nationwide rainy spell, warning the relevant authorities to be alert during the religious occasion. The Met Office advised tourists and travellers to exercise extra precautions during the forecasted period. The weekend of July 9–10, Saturday, and Sunday, is when the monsoon system is…
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Chakwal resident spends Rs35,000 to cancel Rs300 fine
A citizen hailing from Punjab’s Chakwal district spent over Rs 35,000 challenging a traffic violation ticket worth Rs300 for using improper number plates on his vehicle. The challan was issued to him by the National Highway & Motorway Police (NHMP). As per reports, the petitioner Mohammed Noman Awan had to involve a lawyer, bear his…