RAWALPINDI: The investigating officer of Sadiqabad police station, who investigated the case involving the alleged rape of a 13-year-old domestic helper, was suspended from duty for allegedly declaring the real accused innocent and falsely implicating a male domestic helper. The victim is reportedly seven months pregnant. Sub-Inspector Taimoor Waqar, has been suspended and told to […]
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Roads remain closed, electricity out for five days and authorities warn of landslides Workers in Rawalpindi gather around a fire to keep warm in rainy weather as they wait for clients to hire them for daily wage labor to support their families. Photo: ONLINE BALAKOT: Naran and Kaghan have experienced record snowfall, paralyzing daily life,
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally reviewed the achievements of the National Accountability Bureau and appreciated its transformation into a technology-driven institution. He praised the integration of modern technologies, including the use of artificial intelligence in investigations. Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lieutenant General (R) Nazir Ahmed, called on him at the
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LAHORE: LAHORE With Basant set to return under tight supervision, authorities have moved to cordon off the celebrations and ban kites with political, religious or provocative images after photographs of kites emblazoned with images of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan emerged on social media, raising concerns over the politically sensitive order for a moment.
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Charge d’Affaires Baker emphasizes shared democratic values and strategic cooperation Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker. Photo: (file) ISLAMABAD: The United States has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Pakistan, describing the country as a vital partner for decades to come in a statement marking the approach of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.
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Religious Scholar Engineer Mirza Muhammad Ali. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday extended its order to suspend the Islamic Ideology Council’s opinion declaring engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza guilty of blasphemy till April 7 and sought the assistance of the Attorney General at the next hearing. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani was hearing a
ISLAMABAD: More than a dozen members of Parliament, including senators and MNAs, have fallen victim to cyber fraud involving hundreds of thousands of rupees, online harassment and identity theft, a parliamentary panel was told on Tuesday. Officials from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) briefed lawmakers on a growing wave of online fraud targeting
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Fresh snowfall transforms Quetta’s rugged terrain into a stark winter vista as travelers move along a snow-covered road. Photo: NNI ISLAMABAD: A powerful westerly weather system has tightened its grip on Pakistan, dropping temperatures below freezing in many northern areas, triggering widespread snowfall, rain and landslides, blocking roads, cutting power supplies and paralyzing daily life
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ISLAMABAD: A special court on Wednesday issued a written order canceling the bail of Najaf Hameed, brother of former Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, and ordered his arrest. The written order was issued two days after the court announced its decision. Special Judge Central FIA Shah Rukh Arjumand passed a
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. National Assembly. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs on Tuesday adjourned the Pakistan Citizenship Bill 2025 after extensive deliberations and sought input from relevant authorities before moving ahead. During the session, held at Parliament House under the chairmanship of Raja Khurram Nawaz, committee members and officials expressed disagreement over
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