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The Crime Control Department (CCD) of Punjab Police has crossed 100 encounter killings during its ongoing anti-drug crackdown across the province. This rapid rise in police encounters, especially involving suspects already in custody, has triggered serious questions about transparency, legality, and accountability. Human rights organisations, legal experts, and civil society groups are demanding independent investigations…

The Sindh Police has announced a major expansion of its faceless e-challan system, following its successful implementation in Karachi. After reviewing the system’s performance in improving traffic enforcement and reducing corruption, authorities have decided to introduce the Traffic Road Accident and Control System (TRACS) and e-challan technology in six additional districts. This move is aimed…

The controversy surrounding Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s degree has created major debate across Pakistan, raising questions about university verification, degree fraud, and the role of HEC. Karachi University has officially declared his degree invalid, citing serious irregularities, forged documents, and misuse of enrolment numbers. This detailed article explains the complete background, allegations, HEC’s position, Karachi…

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has delivered one of the strongest national security messages of 2025. Addressing tri-services officers in Rawalpindi, he declared that Pakistan is invincible, safeguarded by its courageous soldiers and united people. His speech focused on sovereignty, multi-domain warfare,…

Overview of Rawalpindi Transport Strike Rawalpindi is facing a major transport standstill as all public and goods transport services have been suspended due to a strike by transport unions. The protest is a reaction to heavy fines and the registration of cases against transporters under the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. Passengers arriving at bus…

The controversial tweet case of lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha has grabbed the attention of the entire legal fraternity and social activists across Pakistan. The case, registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for allegedly posting “anti-state” content on X (formerly Twitter), has been highly debated due to concerns…

In a world where conflicts continue to escalate, Qatar has called for inclusive political engagement with all parties, including non-state actors, as a crucial path to lasting peace. This message was delivered by Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum….

The recent remarks by Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, claiming that the word “terrorist” does not exist in the Pashto language and therefore the Taliban do not label the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as terrorists, shocked many observers across the region. His statement, given during an interview with Germany’s DW News, was not a harmless linguistic comment…

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has officially decided to withdraw more than 55 pending cases linked to the May 9–10 protests that erupted after the arrest of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan. This major development marks a decisive step toward closing one of the most controversial legal chapters in Pakistan’s recent political history. According to official…

Pakistan presented a strong economic outlook at the Doha Forum 2025, with Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb declaring that the country has rebuilt fiscal buffers, restored external balance, and shifted from stabilisation to sustainable long-term growth. His statements came during the high-profile session “Global Trade Tensions: Economic Impact and Policy Responses in MENA”, where global…