ISLAMABAD — In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, law enforcement agencies raided a scam call centre operating in Islamabad’s G-10 sector, arresting more than 60 Pakistani men and women along with five foreign nationals, officials confirmed on Sunday. Authorities also seized critical records related to the illegal activities carried out at the centre. A […]
The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses said. This is the first time sectarian fighting has erupted inside the city of Sweida itself, the provincial capital of the mostly Druze province. Last April saw clashes between Sunni […]
Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to UN Mandate During Call with Secretary-General Guterres ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the United Nations during a phone call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday night. Dar assured Guterres of Pakistan’s full cooperation in enabling UN personnel to carry out their global responsibilities […]
Prime Suspect in Gang Rape of Mentally Challenged Girl Killed in Police Encounter near Rato Dero RATO DERO – A key suspect in the gang rape case of a teenage mentally challenged girl was shot dead in a police encounter near the Sailra Bypass in Rato Dero, officials confirmed on Sunday. According to law enforcement […]
Rare WWII Shields Stolen from Karachi Parks Office During Muharram Break KARACHI – A troubling theft has been reported from the office of the Parks Department in Karachi, where five rare World War-era shields and several other valuable items were discovered missing following the Muharram holidays. According to police, a case has been registered […]
GAZA – The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has issued a scathing condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling it “a graveyard of children and starving people” following the deaths of Palestinians near food distribution sites. Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, expressed his outrage on Friday after Israeli forces killed […]
GHF Disputes UN Claims Over Civilian Deaths at Gaza Aid Sites GAZA/GENEVA – Tensions continue to rise over the delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) clashes with United Nations agencies over recent civilian deaths near aid distribution zones. According to the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), at least 798 […]
Karachi Robbery Turned Fatal: Man Killed, Toddler Injured in Orangi Town KARACHI – A citizen was shot dead while a two-and-a-half-year-old child sustained injuries during a robbery in Karachi’s Orangi Town, police confirmed on Friday. The victim, identified as Jibran, was gunned down allegedly by a suspect also named Jibran during the incident. The suspect […]
Decomposed Body of Actress Humaira Asghar Found in Karachi Apartment After Months Preliminary post-mortem findings reveal that actress and reality TV participant Humaira Asghar may have died eight to ten months ago, according to a report by Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed. The severely decomposed body of the former Tamasha Ghar contestant was discovered earlier […]
Fire Contained at Lahore’s Hafeez Center; Major Tragedy Averted A major disaster was narrowly avoided on Thursday after a fire broke out at Lahore’s prominent commercial hub, Hafeez Center, reportedly due to a short circuit. According to eyewitnesses, flames erupted suddenly but were quickly brought under control thanks to the swift response from Rescue 1122. […]
