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Eight arrested for facilitating cheating at exam centers

Eight individuals, including exam center staff, were arrested for facilitating cheating in board exams at a Lahore center. Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat conducted a raid at the Government High School in Mozang area, leading to the apprehension and immediate sealing of the examination center. The students exposed the widespread cheating practices.

NAB’s deputy director arrested on corruption charges

NAB's deputy director, Imran Shaikh, was arrested for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for aiding accused individuals in embezzlement cases. He faces charges of corruption and embezzlement and has been granted a one-day transit remand. In a separate case, 15 suspects, including NADRA officials, were arrested for issuing fake Pakistani passports to Afghan nationals.

Two Lyari gangsters arrested after police encounter in Karachi

Karachi police arrested two injured culprits, Kashan Patni and Saqib Patni, affiliated with the Lyari gang war after an encounter in the Garden area. They confessed to involvement in extortion and robberies in Karachi. The duo had ties to organized criminal activities and were found with pistols and a motorbike.

Woman among two FIA officials arrested in fake passport case

Two officials from the Passport Office in Islamabad, including a female employee, were arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for their involvement in issuing forged passports. They had previously been granted pre-arrest bail, which was revoked by the Special Judge Central. The case involves the issuance of fake official passports to private individuals, with three people managing to flee abroad using illegal passports. An investigation task force was set up by the interior ministry to probe into the issuance of fake Pakistani passports to Afghan citizens.

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.

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.

Director of Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital Arrested by Israeli Forces

Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the director of Al-Shifa hospital, Mohammad Abu Salmiya, has been arrested by Israeli forces. This arrest has raised concerns about the safety of medical personnel and the conditions at the hospital. Al-Shifa, the largest hospital in Gaza, has been a major focus of the Israeli ground offensive following attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Arab-Israeli Actor Arrested over Gaza Post

A leading Arab Israeli actor, Maisa Abdel Hadi, has been detained on suspicion of ‘incitement to terrorism’ over a social media post about Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, police and her lawyer said Tuesday.