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Firecracker blast leaves two dead in Mansehra

Two dead and two injured in a firecracker explosion in Mansehra, with further investigations ongoing. In Quetta, a bomb blast near a hospital injured eight people, including children, while a landmine explosion in North Waziristan claimed the lives of three shepherd children.

PTI’s Shibli Faraz gets protective bail from PHC

PTI leader Shibli Faraz received protective bail from Peshawar High Court. The court prohibited his arrest and scheduled a hearing for February 26. Additionally, PTI candidate for Chief Minister Punjab Mian Aslam Iqbal was granted bail. PTI founder Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also received bail in a separate case.

Passenger van looted near Naushahro Feroze

Unidentified armed men looted a passenger van traveling from Sukkur to Karachi near Naushahro Feroze district. The robbers escaped after looting cash and gold from the passengers. In a separate incident in Quetta, armed robbers looted Rs 50 million from a bank, escaping without being apprehended by the police.

IPP chief Jahangir Tareen quits politics

Jahangir Tareen, IPP Patron-in-chief, has resigned as party chairman and announced his decision to leave politics after facing defeat in the recent elections. He expressed gratitude to his supporters, opponents, and the people of Pakistan, vowing to serve the country in a private capacity. Tareen faced defeat in both constituencies of the National Assembly.

First Steam Next Fest of 2024 to start from February 5th

The first Steam Next Fest of 2024 starts on February 5th. The event aims to democratize game visibility in the PC gaming marketplace, with live streams and demos for both established and emerging developers. The fest runs until February 12th, offering opportunities for developers to showcase their work and engage with potential customer.

Challan of oil cartons robbery by policemen filed in court

The investigation officer filed an interim challan in a local court, detailing the involvement of six individuals, including three policemen, in the robbery of oil cartons from a vehicle at Baloch bridge. The chargesheet indicates the arrest of four accused, while two others remain at large. An eyewitness has identified the accused policemen, and charges against the accused have been proven in the investigation.

PTI exists as political party, fields candidates: Farooq Naek

PPP leader Farooque Naek stated that PTI is a legitimate political party, but they failed to conduct proper elections, resulting in the denial of their election symbol. He emphasized the need for legal justice, defending the court's decision to revoke PTI's symbol while asserting that parties should be allowed to field candidates regardless of symbols.

Top PTI, IPP leaders opt out of election race

PTI and IPP leaders Farrukh Habib and Shafqat Mahmood surprise by withdrawing from the upcoming elections. Mahmood confirmed his withdrawal through a tweet, stating that he wasn't a candidate for any constituency. Habib also withdrew his nomination papers, citing 'personal issues.' The Election Commission of Pakistan extended the nomination withdrawal time until 9 pm.

Three dead after bus plunges into river in Bahawalpur

Three people died and 17 were injured after a passenger bus overturned and plunged into a river near Nowshera Jadeed, Bahawalpur. The injured were taken to Bahawal Victoria Hospital. In a separate incident last year, a speeding passenger coach crashed into a ravine near Gokart in Balochistan, leaving two dead and 33 injured.