Pakistan: 2 civilians, 4 security personnel martyred in operation against terrorists in Mach, Kolpur – ISPR

Four personnel of law enforcement agencies and two civilians have been martyred in an ongoing operation against terrorists in Balochistan’s Mach and Kolpur area, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. Security for­ces had thwarted three “coordinated attacks” launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night, some 70 kilometres […]

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Head of Saudi royal commission has been arrested on corruption charges

The CEO overseeing Saudi Arabia’s royal commission for its historic al-Ula site has been arrested on corruption and money-laundering charges over some $55 million in contracts, officials said. The charges target Amr bin Saleh Abdulrahman al-Madani in part over “illegally obtaining” contracts to benefit a private company he had interests in through a relative before […]

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Pakistan: Blast targeting PTI’s rally leaves four dead in Balochistan’s Sibi

QUETTA: Four people died and five others were wounded after a blast took place near Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) rally in Balochistan’s Sibi on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming February 8 polls. Sibi Deputy Commissioner Khuda-e-Rahim confirmed that the explosion occurred as the former ruling party’s rally was passing through the city. Civil Hospital’s Medical Superintendent […]

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Pakistan: (Former PM) Imran, (Ex-FM) Qureshi sentenced to 10-year imprisonment in cypher case

The special court established under the Official Secrets Act awarded on Tuesday former prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10 years imprisonment in the high-profile cypher case. The court, presided by Judge Abul Hasanat Zulqarnain, announced the verdict during the hearing held within the premises of Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail. Before […]

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