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IHC dismisses Imran’s plea to halt proceedings in cypher trial

In Islamabad, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected a petition from former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday, seeking a suspension of the proceedings in the ongoing cypher trial. The hearing was presided over by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, who issued a notice for December 20 to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Security establishment gets big relief

In the capital city of Islamabad, the Supreme Court has granted conditional approval for the trial of 104 individuals involved in the May 9 riots, primarily consisting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and supporters, in military courts.

SC to rule on lifetime disqualification

The Supreme Court is set to address the discrepancy between judicial rulings and parliamentary legislation regarding the interpretation of Article 62 of the Constitution, specifically whether disqualification under this article entails a lifetime ban or a duration of five years.

PTI’s leader Sher Afzal Marwat reportedly arrested from outside LHC premises

In Lahore, Sher Afzal Marwat, a leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has reportedly been apprehended outside the Lahore High Court (LHC). Marwat, the senior vice president of the party, was taken into custody by a substantial police presence as he was leaving the high court premises after participating in a lawyers’ convention. According to reports, he is currently being transported to the Mozang police station.

Shahnawaz Amir sentenced to death in Sara Inam murder case

In Islamabad, Shahnawaz Amir, the primary suspect in the Sara Inam murder case, received a death sentence and a fine of Rs1 million from a sessions court on Thursday. Meanwhile, the co-accused, Samina Shah, the convict's mother, was acquitted by the court.

Israel continues to bomb south Gaza as Hamas battles invading forces

Israel continued its aggressive bombardment of the main southern city in Gaza on Monday, as tensions escalated following warnings from Palestinian resistance group Hamas. Hamas had threatened that no Israeli captives would leave Gaza alive unless its demands for prisoner releases were met. The relentless Israeli offensive has resulted in widespread destruction in Gaza, reducing many areas to rubble and claiming the lives of at least 18,000 people, with a majority being women and children.

Quetta to create energy from waste

In Quetta, the initiation of plans for a solid waste energy plant, directed by Balochistan Chief Minister Ali Mardan Khan Domki, is underway. The project aims to establish a facility through public-private partnership to generate electricity and bio-gas from domestic waste.

Child killed in junkyard explosion

In Multan, a tragic incident unfolded on Sunday as a 10-year-old child lost his life and three others sustained injuries in an explosion at a scrap yard in Tawakal Town.

Illegal aliens arrested at brick kiln

In Lahore, a police raid conducted on Sunday resulted in the apprehension of 45 illegal Afghans who were employed at a brick kiln in Daska. The detained individuals include men, children, and women.