Pak court orders confiscation of Musharraf's properties

Pakistani security forces reportedly conducted raids across Balochistan's Surab, Gwadar, and Turbat districts, leading to allegations of property damage and civilian mistreatment. Locals and the Baloch Yakjehti Committee claimed authorities destroyed homes and fuel stocks, severely impacting livelihoods during Ramadan, while night raids in Turbat sparked further human rights concerns.

The Chinese Communist Party has tightened overseas travel rules for retired officials, requiring approvals and extending restrictions. Insiders say passports are being centrally held, and limits once lifted after three years now remain. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of foreign ties and follows recent US intelligence outreach to Chinese officials.

Rana Muhammad Tayyib, President of the Punjab Pulses Importers Association and Chairman of the Grain Market, stated that before 1998, Pakistan was among the top exporters of pulses. However, the export ban introduced during the Musharraf period discouraged growers, as pulses turned into a low-profit crop. He further noted that the country's yearly consumption demand is about 1.62 million tons, out of which nearly 1.07 million tons are brought in through imports. This, he said, reflects the weak performance of the Federal Seed Corporation, which has not succeeded in developing heat-tolerant and resilient pulse seed varieties, according to TET.

According to a statement from the Secret Service, the incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. when the individual was observed near the north gate of the property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can.

The Palestinian Presidency on Sunday (local time) condemned Israel's security cabinet decision to change land registration and property acquisition procedures in areas A and B of the West Bank, news agency WAFA reported.