ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) warned on Wednesday that enforced disappearances, and a raft of human rights abuses are driving public alienation and political instability in Balochistan, unveiling a damning report following a fact-finding mission to the restive province.
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FIA raid uncovers Bahria Town money-laundering racket – Information Minister Tarar
ISLAMABAD: The government has accused real estate tycoon Malik Riaz and his company Bahria Town of engaging in large-scale money laundering, unveiling evidence from a recent Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) raid that documented Rs1.12 billion in illicit transactions.
Peshawar High Court stays ECP disqualification of PTI leaders
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday halted the Election Commission of Pakistan from taking any action against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shibli Faraz and Omar Ayub, a day after the ECP disqualified them from their parliamentary roles following convictions tied to the May 9 riots.
Seven killed in attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
ISLAMABAD: Seven people, including four security personnel, were killed in two separate attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday night and Wednesday, officials said.
Pakistan reports 19th polio case this year, child infected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported a new polio case on Tuesday, bringing this year’s total to 19, with a 5-month-old child in the northwestern Lakki Marwat district testing positive, health officials said.
Pakistan faces fresh flood threat as heavy rains and Indian dam releases swell rivers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is bracing for widespread flooding as heavy rainfall in its northern regions, coupled with increased water releases from India, threatens major rivers and urban centres, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday.
Pakistan launches Rs100bn subsidy scheme to boost electric vehicle adoption
ISLAMABAD: The government has approved a sweeping five-year subsidy scheme for electric bikes and rickshaws, a Rs100 billion initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, curbing oil imports, and advancing environmental sustainability.
Pakistan sets Sept 1 deadline to start repatriation of 1.3 million Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will begin repatriating more than 1.3 million Afghan refugees on September 1, 2025, a move the United Nations warns could breach international protections against forcing refugees back to dangerous conditions.
IHC clears path for Bahria Town property auction in corruption crackdown
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday dismissed petitions seeking to block the auction of six Bahria Town properties, handing a victory to the country’s anti-corruption watchdog in its pursuit of funds tied to the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case.
Pakistan warns against India’s potential move to grant statehood to Jammu
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned on Tuesday that India may soon declare occupied Jammu a separate state, a step he said would violate international conventions and United Nations Security Council resolutions.