Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry issued an apology on Friday following the attack on journalists at the National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad a day earlier
Islamabad police stormed the National Press Club and allegedly assaulted journalists, drawing sharp condemnation. HRCP, journalist Zahid Gishkori, and former UN envoy Maleeha Lodhi denounced the action, demanding accountability and an inquiry into the raid.
In a major crackdown against cross-border drug smuggling, the Amritsar Police arrested three accused with 10.248 kilograms of heroin, exposing an international narco-trafficking network operating from Pakistan.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday banned all direct food and courier deliveries to students across federal educational institutions amid the growing influence of drugs, Dawn reported.
During the hearing, 29 PTI workers appeared before the court while four others registered applications requesting exemption from attendance. The court adjourned the hearing till July 17, when the accused are expected to be formally indicted.
The JIT has summond PTI workers, including Azhar Mashwani, Komal Afridi, Arusa Nadeem Shah, Muhammad Arshad and M. Ali Malik to appear for questioning on December 13.
An order has been issued to initiate action within two days against the officials who were not present on duty on the days of PTI protest from November 23 to November 26.
In Islamabad, two police officials were suspended following their failure to address a kidnapping and assault complaint involving two minors. The actions have raised concerns over police accountability and the safety of children in the city.