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IHC Reserves Verdict on Iman Mazari, Hadi Chattha’s Sentence Suspension Pleas

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Friday reserved its verdict on the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA)’s applications concerning the sentence suspension pleas filed by Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha.

During the hearing, the NCCIA argued that the sentence suspension applications had been filed prematurely and were not maintainable under the law. The prosecution maintained that the requirements of Section 426(1A) had not been fulfilled.

According to the NCCIA’s stance, in cases where a sentence exceeds seven years, a request for suspension of sentence can only be considered after the convict has completed two years of imprisonment.

Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha had each been sentenced to 17 years in prison.

The NCCIA requested the court to dismiss the sentence suspension applications, contending that Section 426(1A) is a mandatory legal provision and that no relief can be granted in violation of the law.

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The court observed that it would first decide the NCCIA’s miscellaneous applications. Justice Azam Khan remarked that the preliminary legal objections would be decided before proceeding further.

The NCCIA also argued that if its applications were not heard first, they would become ineffective.

After hearing arguments on the NCCIA’s applications, the Islamabad High Court reserved its decision. The hearing on the sentence suspension applications concluded after both sides completed their arguments.

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14 Agents Arrested in Quetta for Providing Illegal Facilitation in Official Documents

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QUETTA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Balochistan has arrested 14 individuals during a large-scale crackdown in Quetta against alleged agents linked to various federal institutions for providing illegal facilitation to citizens in official matters.

According to FIA Balochistan Director Bahram Mandokhail, the operation targeted alleged agents associated with NADRA, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), the Passport Office, and the Metropolitan Corporation. These individuals were allegedly involved in providing unlawful assistance to citizens in various government-related processes.

He said the arrested suspects were allegedly facilitating the issuance of birth certificates, national identity cards, passports, and other official documents through illegal means while charging money from citizens for these services.

The FIA director stated that investigations into the arrested suspects are ongoing. Based on the initial findings, efforts are being made to identify other individuals linked to the network, and more arrests are expected.

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Bahram Mandokhail said the FIA will continue its operations against corruption, forgery, and illegal facilitation in government institutions. He added that strict and impartial action will be taken against all those found involved in violating the law.

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Suspect Held in Gilgit for Allegedly Sharing Sensitive Information with Foreign Intelligence Agency

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GILGIT: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Gilgit has arrested a suspect on charges of espionage and obtained a one-day physical remand for further investigation.

A case has been registered against the suspect under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. The suspect was presented before a court, which approved a one-day physical remand.

The arrested suspect is accused of sending sensitive information to a foreign intelligence agency. According to the NCCIA, digital forensic analysis established that the suspect shared GPS-tagged photographs of sensitive military installations.

The agency stated that the shared images included PAF Qadri Base, Skardu Airport, and CMH Skardu.

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Mastung Highway Attack Claims Life of Sessions Judge, Gunman; Two Seriously Injured

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MASTUNG: District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his security gunman were martyred, while Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Lashari and another person sustained serious injuries after unidentified armed men opened fire on their vehicle on the National Highway in Mastung.

According to Mastung Deputy Commissioner Bahram Saleem, District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar was travelling from Quetta to Mastung when unidentified terrorists targeted his vehicle on the National Highway. As a result of the attack, the Sessions Judge and his security gunman were martyred on the spot, while Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Lashari and another person were seriously injured.

The bodies of the deceased and the injured were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where the injured are receiving medical treatment. Following the incident, security forces and law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. Checkpoints have also been established at various locations to arrest the attackers.

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Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemned the attack, saying that the assault on Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar was, in fact, an attack on the state.

He said that the terrorists and their facilitators would be brought to their logical end at all costs. He added that the blood of the guardians of the law would not go in vain, those challenging the writ of the state would be crushed, and there would be no safe haven for terrorists in Balochistan.

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NAB Recovers Over Rs211 Million More in Kohistan Mega Corruption Scandal

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The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recovered an additional Rs211.376 million in the province’s major Kohistan mega financial corruption scandal.

According to NAB, the recovered amount was obtained from five alleged benamidars (front persons) of accused Doraj Khan and has been deposited with Accountability Court No. III in Peshawar. The bureau described the recovery as a significant development in the ongoing investigation.

NAB sources said that 42 suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the Kohistan mega scandal. Of these, six accused have entered plea bargain agreements involving a total recovery of Rs8.43 billion. In addition, the accused and their alleged benamidars have surrendered assets worth Rs1.70 billion.

The bureau further stated that additional plea bargain applications are currently under consideration and will soon be presented before the accountability court for final approval.

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According to NAB, assets worth more than Rs27.16 billion have so far been frozen in connection with the mega scandal. These include cash, foreign currency, gold, commercial and residential properties, luxury farmhouses, and high-end vehicles.

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FIA Uncovers Alleged Fake CNIC Network Facilitating Afghan Nationals

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle, in a joint intelligence-based operation with other law enforcement agencies, has uncovered a network allegedly involved in providing Pakistani national identity cards (CNICs) to Afghan nationals through forged documents. Four suspects, including officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), were arrested during the operation.

According to an FIA spokesperson, the Anti-Corruption Circle carried out the joint intelligence-led operation with other law enforcement agencies and arrested four individuals allegedly involved in illegally preparing forged documents for Afghan nationals.

The spokesperson identified the arrested suspects as NADRA Assistant Director Inam-ul-Haq, NADRA Deputy Assistant Director Fayyaz Ahmed, NADRA security guard Junaid Ahmed, and private agent Muhammad Umar Shah. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were allegedly involved in facilitating the issuance of fake identity documents for Afghan nationals, tampering with official records, and other illegal activities.

The spokesperson said initial evidence has indicated possible links between the network and terrorist elements, adding that a detailed investigation is underway. During the operation, authorities seized important records and other evidence, while the scope of the investigation has been expanded.

According to the FIA spokesperson, further significant revelations and arrests are expected during the course of the investigation. The agency said all facilitators and key individuals associated with the network would be brought before the law. The FIA and other law enforcement agencies reaffirmed their commitment to continuing indiscriminate action until the complete elimination of networks involved in activities affecting national security, facilitating terrorism, issuing fake identity documents, and engaging in organized crime.

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Lahore High Court Upholds Death Sentences in Motorway Gang Rape Case

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The Lahore High Court has issued its detailed judgment rejecting the appeals filed by the convicts against their death sentences in the motorway gang rape case.

A two-member bench headed by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi released the 17-page judgment, stating that crimes of this nature against women create fear and insecurity in society. The court observed that unnecessary leniency in such grave offences would be against the principles of justice and the dignity of the law.

According to the written verdict, DNA evidence is one of the most reliable means of establishing the truth. The blood samples collected from the crime scene matched the DNA of convict Abid Ali. The court said forensic evidence supported the prosecution’s case and that the convicts’ mere denial could not outweigh the strong medical, eyewitness, and forensic evidence presented before the court.

The judgment further stated that the convicts completely violated human dignity and the sanctity of a woman’s autonomy. It described the offence as one of the worst forms of sexual violence and said the crime had shaken the conscience of the court. The court observed that the actions of the convicts spread fear, insecurity, and anxiety in society, describing the crime as extremely brutal and inhumane. It also noted that the victim’s credible testimony alone could be sufficient to uphold the conviction.

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The Lahore High Court further stated that in sexual assault cases, the victim’s statement carries exceptional importance when supported by medical and forensic evidence. The court noted that the victim identified both convicts without hesitation during the trial and had also correctly identified them during the identification parade. It added that the convicts did not raise any objection to the identification parade procedure.

The judgment emphasized that the identity of the victim in rape cases must remain confidential as required by law and cannot be disclosed under any circumstances. It further directed that trial courts should not allow questions during cross-examination that could reveal the victim’s identity. The court also noted that the victim’s medical examination confirmed evidence of sexual assault and resistance, while DNA obtained from the victim’s clothing and samples matched both convicts.

The court also ruled that the absence of recorded statements from the minor children did not affect the prosecution’s case. It upheld the death sentences awarded to convicts Abid Malhi and Shafqat Baga.

The judgment noted that the Lahore High Court had announced its decision rejecting the convicts’ appeals against their sentences on June 3, 2026.

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Viral Video Captures Dispute Between Foreign Woman and Taxi Driver in Rawalpindi

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RAWALPINDI: A video showing an altercation between a foreign woman and a taxi driver in Rawalpindi has surfaced on social media.

The viral video shows the foreign woman and the taxi driver arguing on a busy road in Rawalpindi.

The footage shows the two engaged in a physical confrontation while people nearby intervene to stop the fight.

During the incident, bystanders asked the taxi driver about the reason for the dispute. He said the woman was refusing to pay the taxi fare, which he said amounted to Rs700. The people attempting to resolve the situation assured the driver that they would pay the fare and urged both sides to end the dispute.

 

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Lahore High Court Says Khula Does Not End Wife’s Right to Dower

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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has dismissed a husband’s petition against a Family Court ruling, holding that mental, verbal, and financial abuse also fall within the category of cruelty.

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Lahore High Court dismissed the husband’s petition in a khula case and upheld the Family Court’s decision.

The court ruled that obtaining a decree of khula does not automatically extinguish a wife’s right to dower (haq mehr). It stated that if cruelty by the husband is established, the wife remains entitled to her dower. The court further held that physical, mental, emotional, verbal, and financial abuse all constitute cruelty.

According to the court, the petitioner contracted marriage on March 18, 2022, with a dower fixed at Rs100,000. The woman later filed a suit in the Family Court seeking khula, maintenance during the iddat period, and recovery of her dower. She stated that her husband began abusing her after she demanded payment of the dower.

The court order stated that the Family Court dissolved the marriage and directed the husband to pay the wife 50 percent of the dower. The trial court also declared the husband’s appeal inadmissible. The petitioner subsequently challenged the trial court’s decision before the Lahore High Court. The court observed that the credible testimony of a wife can be sufficient to establish cruelty.

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The Lahore High Court further ruled that the absence of a medical report or a First Information Report (FIR) does not invalidate a claim of cruelty. It added that failing to provide maintenance, asking the wife to seek money from her parents, and forcing her out of the house may also amount to cruelty. The court said the Family Court will decide each case relating to dower based on its specific facts. It further held that once cruelty is proven, the dower cannot be reduced or divided.

The Lahore High Court also ruled that a court cannot grant a decree of khula without the wife’s clear consent. It directed that Family Courts must place on record the reasons for every decision concerning dower and dismissed the petition with multiple directions.

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Noreen Niazi Seeks Name of Complainant in NCCIA Case Through Lawyers

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ISLAMABAD: Noreen Niazi, the sister of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has asked the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to disclose the name of the person who filed the complaint against her.

According to the details, despite being summoned in connection with a controversial statement, Noreen Niazi did not appear before the NCCIA. Following her absence, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned her again on July 27.

Instead of appearing in person, Noreen Niazi submitted her response to the investigating officer through her lawyers. The reply raises several legal objections.

According to the written response, Noreen Niazi’s address is in Lahore, and therefore the Islamabad-based investigating officer does not have the legal jurisdiction over the matter.

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Through her lawyers, Noreen Niazi also requested that the authorities disclose the name of the individual who lodged the complaint against her.