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March 21, 2025

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FIA arrests Journalist Farhan Mallick over Youtube content

Karachi:The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested journalist Farhan Mallick in Karachi over the content of videos published on his YouTube platform. Mallick, the founder of Raftar, a media agency focused on social change through storytelling, is also the **former news director of Samaa TV. According to FIA Cybercrime Reporting Centre Additional Director Shahzad Haider, an inquiry against Mallick had been ongoing for three months. Haider stated that Mallick had aired “several programs against the security establishment,” which led to his formal arrest after the investigation was completed. However, Mallick’s wife told media that there was no written charge sheet or

March 19, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Parliamentary Committee on National Security expresses resolve to eliminate terrorism

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security has reiterated the nation’s resolve to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations from Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif read out the declaration unanimously adopted by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, which met in Islamabad on Tuesday with Speaker National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair. The committee stressed the need for a strategic and unified political resolve, combined with the full might of the state, to eliminate terrorism from the country. The forum emphasized the immediate implementation of the National Action Plan and the Azm-e-Istehkam strategy to dismantle terror

February 20, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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DG ISPR holds special session with IBA students

The DG ISPR visited IBA Karachi, where he held a special meeting with the students, an initiative that was highly appreciated by them. The students expressed their gratitude for the opportunity and thanked DG ISPR for arranging such an engaging session. In the continuation of his student engagement programme, DG ISPR is set to meet with students from the National College of Arts (NCA) Lahore and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) tomorrow in Lahore. Upon his arrival at IBA Karachi, DG ISPR received a warm welcome from the students, who were eager to engage with him. During the interaction,

February 19, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Woman driver booked for abusing & beating bike rider in Islamabad

Islamabad police have registered a case against a woman car driver for abusing and physically attacking a bike rider in the federal capital. The incident took place near the Federal Government Polyclinic Hospital, where the woman allegedly hit the motorcycle, leading to a confrontation. The altercation escalated as the woman verbally abused the bike rider and physically assaulted him. A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing the woman making the statement, “My car is more expensive than your bike,” while the bike rider remained calm, despite the aggressive behaviour. Onlookers attempted to intervene and de-escalate the

February 15, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Sindh govt prohibits weapon display and use of unregistered vehicles

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced a crackdown action against unregistered vehicles, stating that they will be seized without delay. He also warned that individuals caught driving without a license will face arrest. Speaking at a press conference, Memon emphasized that those injured in accidents or shooting incidents can seek treatment at any hospital in Sindh, with the provincial government covering their medical expenses. He said to address concerns raised by the Sindh governor the provincial cabinet had decided to implement strict measures against the display of weapons, effective Monday. Only registered vehicles will be permitted to

February 7, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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PTI to observe Feb 8 as ‘black day’

National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan will observe February 8 as the “black day” In a video statement, Ayub said, “The masses’ mandate and party’s valuable votes were snatched on this day [February 8, 2024].” He insisted on staging the protests in every nook and cranny of the country. Speaking about the party’s plan to stage a public gathering in Swabi, Ayub urged the masses to pour onto the streets in Swabi. Meanwhile, PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said that the federal government was doing nothing over the appointment of

February 2, 2025

Tahir Khan

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کرم میں پائدار امن کی بحالی کے لئے اسلام اباد میں جرگہ

اسلام اباد: خیبر پختونخوا کے قبایلی ضلع کرم میں پائیدار امن کے قیام کے لئے اسلام اباد میں جرگہ ہوا ہے جس میں شرکاء نے چار ماہ سے بند پاراچنار اور پشاور کے درمیان سڑک کھولنے کا مطالبہ کیا۔ شرکاء نے یکم جنوری کو کوہاٹ میں ہونے والے امن معاہدہ کے نفاذ میں پیش رفت کا جائزہ بھی لیا اور معاہدے کے بعد کئی خلاف ورزیوں پر تشویش کا اظہار کیا۔ جرگہ کے شرکاء اس پر متفق تھے کہ کرم ضلع میں شیعہ اور سنی کی کوئی لڑائی نہیں بلکہ کچھ عناصر کرم کے لوگوں کو لڑانے کی کوشش کرتے

January 25, 2025

Raja Furqan Ahmed

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Malik Riaz will be extradited back to Pakistan, says journalist Hamza Azhar Salam

LAHORE: Renowned investigative journalist and editor of The Pakistan Daily, Hamza Azhar Salam, has asserted that property tycoon Malik Riaz will be extradited to Pakistan to face justice. Speaking at a press conference, Salam emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, stating, “No matter how powerful someone is, they must be held accountable.” He noted that previous governments had remained silent on Malik Riaz’s alleged misconduct, underscoring the need for accountability. “Our duty is to speak the truth, and we bow only before Allah, not before Malik Riaz,” Salam remarked, reiterating the journalist’s commitment to uncovering corruption and

January 22, 2025

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Pakistan seeks Malik Riaz’s extradition through formal legal channels

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government is intensifying efforts to secure the extradition of Malik Riaz, a controversial property tycoon currently residing in Dubai, UAE. Officials confirmed that legal channels are being utilized to bring Riaz back to face charges in Pakistan. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has issued a public warning against investing in Malik Riaz’s newly launched luxury apartment project in Dubai. The bureau highlighted significant risks of money laundering and potential legal consequences for investors. “Such investments could lead to criminal or legal action,” a NAB spokesperson warned. Malik Riaz is a fugitive in a National Crime Agency (NCA)