PUNJAB PAKISTAN
Gangster Gopi, involved in Babbar Khalsa International militant's murder, now 'hiding' in California: Punjab Police
Punjab Police disclosed that gangster Gopi Nawanshahria, a key figure in the murder of former militant Rattandeep Singh, evaded authorities by fleeing to the United States using a counterfeit passport. An arrested BKI member, Simranjeet Bablu, was part of a module linked to terrorist activities. Investigations unveil a complex web of criminal conspiracies.
Kathua ambush: J-K, Punjab police, BSF officials discuss ways to strengthen security grid along IB
Senior BSF and police officials met in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir after terrorists ambushed an army patrol, killing five and injuring five more on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar mountain road near Badnota village. The meeting aimed to review security along the International Border and address any vulnerabilities. Officials suspect the terrorists infiltrated from across the border and are conducting a massive manhunt, detaining over 50 individuals for questioning.
Offshoot of banned JuD starts political action in Pak
Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, associated with banned JuD and Hafiz Saeed, holds protest against government policies in Lahore. Designated terrorists Tabiah Qayyum and Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi address the demonstration.
Army to be deployed across Pakistan during Muharram
The Pakistan government has deployed the Army nationwide to maintain law and order during Muharram due to concerns of attacks on Shiite rallies. Security measures include suspending internet and social media services. Tight security arrangements in place with 40,000 personnel deployed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Monitoring of procession routes and sensitive areas ongoing.
Pakistan to ban all social media platforms for 6 days to control 'hate material' during Ramadan
Pakistan government plans to ban all social media platforms, including YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, for six days during Ramadan to control 'hate material'. The decision was made by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's cabinet committee on law and order in Punjab. Army Chief and Deputy Prime Minister support the move.
After X, Pakistan's Punjab to ban social media platforms for 6 days to control 'hate material'
The government in Punjab, Pakistan, plans to ban all social media platforms, including YouTube and WhatsApp, for six days to prevent the spread of hate material during Muharram. This decision follows previous bans and crackdowns on social media activists.
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Is China fueling Pakistan's nuclear ambitions against India?
A recent image from the 2023 Pakistan Day Parade reveals Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Block II aircraft equipped with a Ra’ad-I nuclear-capable missile, marking a significant strategic enhancement. The development, aided by China, aims to replace aging Mirage aircraft and bolster Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence. Amidst an intensifying nuclear arms race in South Asia, this advancement impacts regional stability and poses implications for India.
Sikh Pilgrims from India depart for Pakistan for Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary
A group of 317 Sikh pilgrims, led by SGPC interim committee member Khushvinder Singh Bhatia, departed for Pakistan to pay homage to Maharaja Ranjit Singh on his death anniversary. They aim to connect with his historical and cultural legacy by visiting revered sites. The journey holds profound significance as they seek to explore the spiritual and religious landmarks associated with the revered Sikh king, with a return scheduled for June 30.
Retired Pakistan Brigadier behind 2018 attacks in Jammu and Kashmir killed by unknown gunmen
Retired Pakistan army Brigadier Amir Hamza, known for ISIS-planned attacks against India, was killed by unknown gunmen in Jhelum district. He was the alleged mastermind of the 2018 Sunjwan Army camp attack where six jawans were killed and 12 injured. Hamza was ambushed in his car by four men on motorcycles. His wife and daughter were also injured. Police investigated the killing as a 'blind murder case.'
Pro-Khalistan separatists Amritpal and Sarabjeet lead over rivals
Jailed radical Khalistani preachers Amritpal Singh Khalsa and Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, both contesting as independents, are leading in the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. Amritpal is ahead by over one lakh votes to his nearest rival from Congress, while Sarabjeet is leading by more than 50,000 votes over his AAP opponent.
Lok Sabha polls: In Punjab, jailed Amritpal and other radicals add a new twist
The chief among them is Amritpal Singh, the Sikh separatist who headed the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, and is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act. However, the most influential among the separatists fighting elections is Simranjit SIngh Mann, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), who had won in the 2019 elections from Sangrur, the home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of the AAP.
Lok Sabha polls: About 60 drones recovered along India-Pakistan border; highest in Punjab
During the Model Code of Conduct for the ongoing general elections, the BSF has brought down or recovered about 60 drones along the India-Pakistan border. Two China-made drones carrying methamphetamine were found in Punjab's Tarn Taran district. The recovery comes ahead of Punjab's Lok Sabha polls. Since March 16, the BSF has recovered the highest number of drones from the Punjab border, with some intercepted from Rajasthan. The India-Pakistan boundary runs along Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat on India's western flank, with Punjab sharing a 553-kilometer-long front with Pakistan.
Pakistan's Punjab government approves registration of more cases against Imran Khan
"The Punjab Cabinet of Maryam Nawaz has approved legal action against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder leader Imran Khan and his other party leaders for building a hate narrative against the state institutions," Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari told a press conference after a cabinet meeting on Friday evening.
'I would've taken Kartarpur Sahib from Pakistan in return of their soldiers': PM Modi in Punjab
PM Modi expressed regret for not taking Kartarpur Sahib from Pakistan in 1971 Indo-Pak War, emphasizing its significance to Sikh community due to Guru Nanak Dev's presence there.
Pakistan court adjourns hearing of 190 million pounds graft case against Imran Khan over 'security concerns'
Pakistan's accountability court has adjourned the hearing of the 190 million pounds corruption case against Imran Khan until Friday due to security concerns at the high-security Adiala prison. The 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder has been imprisoned at the Adiala Jail since August last year. The court accepted the request, citing reports of threat alerts on prisons in Punjab by banned organizations.
Punjab: BSF recovers two China-made drones in Amritsar
"One drone (a China-made DJI Matrice 300 RTK) at about 06:15 am recovered from the courtyard of an abandoned house of village Hardo Ratan in Amritsar District. One drone (China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic) at about 08:25 am, recovered from a harvested field adjacent to the village Nestha of district Amritsar," BSF said.
Punjab man arrested for spying for Pakistan's ISI: Police
A man from Punjab's Hoshiarpur district was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and helping the agency in organising anti-India activities, police said on Friday. The man is accused of aiding anti-India activities by providing sensitive information about Indian Army deployments, and transmitting documents and photos from his mobile phone, they said.
Terror module member tasked to carry out target killings in J-K held in Punjab
"Acting swiftly in an intelligence-based operation, Counter Intelligence (of Punjab Police) #Jalandhar averts target killings planned by cross-border operatives. One member of the terror module arrested with a #Chinese pistol and cartridges," Yadav wrote in a post on X.
Nawaz Sharif to 'undergo health checkup' in China: Report
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on his "personal visit", Geo News reported on Monday.
Pakistan declares state of emergency in southwest as lightning, rains kill 49
49 people died in Pakistan due to lightning and heavy rains, affecting Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Baluchistan provinces. Relief aid was ordered by the Prime Minister, and an expert linked the unusual rainfall to climate change.
Pakistan Army vs Police: Troops attack police station in 'ghus ke marenge' style, beat cops for arresting soldier
Pakistan army troops attacked a police station in Bahawalnagar district, Punjab, over a dispute regarding the recovery of an allegedly illegal weapon. Videos surfaced on social media showing army personnel in uniform beating up policemen, leading to arrests on both sides. The incident sparked outrage, with politicians and activists condemning the violence. However, authorities stated that a joint investigation resolved the matter peacefully.
Pakistan Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz says Chinese nationals get 'resentful' when asked to follow security protocols
Maryam Nawaz addresses Chinese nationals' security concerns post bombing. Emphasizes digital terrorism challenges, youth recruitment via social media. PM Shehbaz Sharif directs security agencies to ensure Chinese nationals' safety, vows to eradicate terrorism.
Former ISI chief Lt. Gen Faiz Hamid's brother arrested on corruption charges
The arrest of Najaf Hamid, brother of former ISI head Faiz Hamid, has come against the backdrop of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) crackdown against those responsible for the ouster of Nawaz Sharif from power in 2017.
Pakistan gets first Sikh minister in Punjab province
Born on October 11, 1974 at Nankana Sahib and hailing from the Narowal district, Arora was also the first-ever Sikh member of the Punjab provincial assembly taking oath in 2013. He has done post-graduation in social enterprise and studied at the Government College, Lahore, Punjab University, Lahore and Harvard Business School in the US.
Meet Pakistan's first Sikh minister Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora in Punjab province
Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, a three-term legislator, was on Thursday sworn in as a provincial minister, making him the first Sikh to occupy such a position in post-partition Punjab. Arora has been allotted the portfolio of minorities of Punjab province in Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's cabinet, a report in Dawn.com said.
NIA raids 16 sites in Punjab, Rajasthan; Detains 6
A gang, headed by jailed Lawrence Bishnoi, has established liaison with other gangs in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, said officials adding that the members of the gang are tasked by PKE to carry out targeted killing of religious leaders, politicians and businessman.
Pakistan: No headway in PML-N, PPP talks for Punjab provincial government formation
Members of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) struggle with internal differences in government formation talks in Punjab's new government alongside the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), as reported by Samaa TV.
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