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Islamabad anti-terrorism court releases 32 suspects arrested during PTI’s protest

ISLAMABAD — An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has discharged 32 individuals arrested during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) protest at D-Chowk. The suspects were presented for identification before ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain late at night, prompting the judge to express displeasure at the timing. Defence lawyer Ansar Kiyani argued that police had arrested innocent workers […]

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43 terrorists killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtuunakva, Balochistan in five days

ISLAMABAD — As many as 43 terrorists have been killed by the security forces during extensive intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan since December 9, causing a major setback to “Fitna-Al- Khwarij” and other terrorist groups, the military’s media wing said on Friday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) […]

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1566 terror incidents claim 924 lives in 10-months in Pakistan: National Assembly

ISLAMABAD — The National Assembly was briefed on the 10-months data regarding terrorism-related incidents, highlighting a surge in militant attacks that claimed at least 924 lives, including those of civilians and law enforcement personnel, during the period. A total of 1,566 terrorist incidents were reported during the first 10 months of the ongoing year, while […]

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Pakistan authorities blocks 80,000 SIM cards for spreading fake news

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan authorities have blocked approximately 80,000 SIM cards for spreading fake news amid concerns regarding the social media propelled misinformation, the government said on Wednesday. Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Division Sajid Mehdi told the National Assembly, in response to a calling attention notice regarding the spread of false news on digital platforms, […]

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Pakistan ex-ISI chief charged for engaging in political activities, misuse of authority

RAWALPINDI — Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid has been formally charged with multiple offences, including engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secrets Act, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. These violations have compromised state security and interests, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. Additionally, the charges include misuse of […]