ISLAMABAD: The first Cybercrime Investigation Unit (CIU) to probe cybercrimes was established in Islamabad, the federal capital to vigorously combat the cybercrimes around the country.
The newly inaugurated Cyber Crime Investigation Unit has started its work in this regardm as Islamabad Police and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have joined hands to cope with the cybercrimes.
The initiative was taken after amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), empowering Islamabad Police to register cybercrime cases under Section 30.
Seeking to harness specialized expertise, Islamabad Police have collaborated with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to leverage technical assistance in the investigation of cybercrimes. The partnership is geared towards addressing the intricate challenges posed by cyber threats and ensuring a robust response to the evolving landscape of digital offenses.
The successful completion of the first phase of training for 60 officers from Islamabad Police, in collaboration with the FIA, marks a crucial step in building a skilled workforce proficient in handling cybercrime cases. These officers have undergone specialized training to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective cybercrime investigations.
To streamline and centralize efforts, the Cyber Crime Investigation Center has been established at the F-6 Service Center. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for coordinating and conducting in-depth investigations into cybercrimes, providing a dedicated space for experts to analyze and respond to digital offenses.
Operating under the authority of CPO Safe City and the oversight of SSP (Safe City), the officers of the Cyber Crime Investigation Unit will execute their responsibilities with precision, ensuring a thorough and coordinated strategy in addressing cyber threats.
In a citizen-friendly move, individuals were encouraged to approach any police station to request the inclusion of cybercrime cases, fostering community involvement in the fight against digital offenses.
The F-6 Cyber Crime Investigation Center was set to become operational from January 15, further fortifying Islamabad’s capabilities in combating cyber threats. The collaborative efforts between Islamabad Police and the FIA underscore a commitment to eliminating emerging forms of criminal activities and safeguarding the digital landscape for the residents of the federal capital.
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has accepted an appeal of former prime minister Imran Khan against the in-camera trial of the cipher case against him, and annulled the proceedings of the case from December 14 onwards.
The IHC has also suspended the stay order in the cipher case in a verdict issued by Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb.
The August Court had stayed the trial of the cipher case in the trial court on December 28.
During Thursday’s proceedings, the judge asked Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan if he wanted the proceedings to be reversed to backdate, adding that if that has to be done, it should happen from the date the order was passed.
Justice Aurangzeb said that a formal order will also be issued in this regard.
The AGP assured the court that the prosecution would conduct the in-camera proceedings afresh. He added that they were ready to record the statements of 13 witnesses all over again.
Thus, on the assurance of AGP Awan, the court withdrew the stay order against the cipher trial.
On December 28, the IHC had issued a stay order on the ongoing cipher case trial against former prime minister Imran Khan till January 11.
The high court heard a plea against the indictment of Imran Khan and PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The PTI had challenged the trial court’s order of December 12 to indict Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood in the case.
Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb issued the order for today’s hearing.
The court granted the request for an immediate stay order on the cipher trial and has stopped the proceedings of the case till January 11. The court issued a notice to the federal government in this regard and ordered that all necessary documents should be submitted at the next hearing.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has unveiled list candidates for Islamabad and most of Punjab divisions for the February 8 general elections on Wednesday night, reports said.
The PML-N leader Ishaq Dar, heading the Election Cell of PML-N, in series of posts on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, unveiled the names of his party’s candidated
The PML-N announced names of the candidates for national and provincial assembly constituencies of Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan Divisions.
Ishaq Dar has also issued a notification to the ticket holders of the national and provincial constituencies of the party. Apart from this, the names of candidates of Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib and Kasur have also been announced.
The PML-N candidates are: Anjum Aqil Khan from NA-46 and Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry from NA-48.
The PML-N candidates from Rawalpindi Division are: Raja Osama Sarwar from NA-51, Raja Muhammad Javed Ikhlas from NA-52, Raja Qamarul Islam from NA-53, Malik Abrar Ahmad from NA-55, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi from NA-56, Daniyal Chaudhary NA-57, from Sheikh Aftab Ahmed from NA-49 (Attock), Malik Sohail Khan from NA-50, Major (retd) Tahir Iqbal from NA-58 (Chakwal), Sardar Ghulam Abbas from NA-59 (Talagang).
The PML-N candidates from Rawalpindi Division are: Punjab Assembly Constituency PP-1: Jahangir Khanzada, PP-2: Iftikhar Ahmed Khan, PP-3: Hameed Akhtar, PP-4: Sher Ali Khan, PP-5: Malik Aitbar Khan, PP-6: Muhammad Bilal Yasin, PP-7: Raja Saghir Ahmed, PP-8: Iftikhar Ahmed, PP-9: Shaukat Raja, PP-10: Chaudhry Naeem Ijaz, PP-11: Imran Ilyas Chaudhary and PP-13: Malik Umar Farooq.
PP-14: Malik Iftikhar, PP-15: Malik Mansoor Afsar, PP-16: Ziaullah Shah, PP-17: Raja Abdul Hanif, PP-18: Sajjad Khan, PP-19: Haji Parvez Khan, PP-20: Sultan Hyder Ali Khan, PP-21: Tanveer Aslam Malik, Shehryar Malik from PP-23 (Talagang), Chaudhry Nadeem Khadim from PP-25 (Jhelum) and Nasir Mehmood from PP-26 (Jhelum).
Ch Abid Raza from National Assembly constituency NA-62, Nawabzada Ghazanfar Ali Gul from NA-63, Ch Nasir Ahmed Abbas Sidhu from NA 65, Nisar Ahmed Cheema from NA-66, Saira Afzal Tarar from NA-67, NA 68 Mushahid Raza, Nasir Iqbal Bosal from NA 69, Chaudhry Armaghan Subhani from NA 70 and Khawaja Muhammad Asif from NA-71.
Ali Zahid from NA-72, Nosheen Iftikhar from NA-73, Rana Shamim Ahmed Khan NA-74, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq from NA-75, Ahsan Iqbal from NA-76, Chaudhry Mohammad Basheer Virk from NA-77, Khurram Dastgir Khan from NA-78, Zulfikar Ali Bhandar from NA-79, Shahid Usman from NA-80 and Azhar Qayyum Nehra from NA-81.
The PML-N candidates from Gujranwala Division are: Punjab Assembly Constituency PP-27: Muhammad Hanif Malik, PP-28: Shabbir Ahmed, PP-29: Nawabzada Haider Mehdi, PP-30: Major (retd) Moin Nawaz Waraich, PP-33: Muhammad Ali, PP-34: Mian Tariq Mehmood, PP-35: Waqar Ahmad Cheema, PP-36: Adnan Afzal Chatha, PP-37: Mian Shahid Hussain Khan, PP-38: Sheikh Gulzar Ahmad, PP-39: Muhammad Aun Jahangir, PP-40: Hamida Mian, PP-42: Khalid Mehmood Ranjha and PP-43: Chaudhry Akhtar Abbas Bosal.
From PP-44 Arif Iqbal, PP-45 Tariq Subhani, PP-47 Mansha Allah Butt, PP-48 Rana Liaquat Ali, PP-49 Rana Muhammad Afzal, PP-50 Chaudhry Naveed Ashraf, PP-51 Zeeshan Rafiq, PP-52 Chaudhry Arshad Javed Waraich, PP-53 Rana Abdul Sattar, PP-54 Ahsan Iqbal, PP-56 Manan Khan, PP-57 Khawaja Muhammad Waseem and PP 58-Bilal Akbar Khan. .
From constituency PP-59 Bilal Farooq Tarar, PP-60 Muazzam Rauf Mughal, PP-61 Imran Khalid Butt, PP-62 Muhammad Nawaz Chauhan, PP-63 Muhammad Tawfiq Butt, PP-64 Umar Farooq Dar, PP-65 Sahibzada. Ghulam Fareed, PP-66 Qaiser Iqbal Sindhu, PP-67 Akhtar Ali Khan, PP-68 Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal, PP-69 Irfan Bashir Gujjar and PP-70 Amanullah Waraich.
The PML-N candidates of National Assembly from Faisalabad Division are: NA-93 Syed Muhammad Raza Bukhari, NA-94 Qaisar Ahmed Shaikh, NA 95 Azad Ali Tabsum, NA-97 Ali Gohar Khan, NA-98 Chaudhry Muhammad Shahbaz Babar, NA-99 Muhammad Qasim Farooq, NA-100 Rana Sanaullah Khan, NA-101 Irfan Manan, NA-102 Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali, NA-103 Haji Muhammad Ikram Ansari and NA-104 Raja Riaz Ahmed.
From constituency NA-105 Chaudhry Khalid Javed from, NA-106 Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhary, NA-107 Chaudhry Asadur Rehman, NA-108 Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat and Muhammad Asif Muawiya from NA-110.
The PML-N candidates from Faisalabad Division are: Punjab Assembly constituency PP-94: Mehr Shah Bahram Baral, PP-95 Muhammad Ilyas, PP-97 Muhammad Saqlain Anwar Supra, PP-99 Muhammad Shoaib Idris, PP 102 Jafar Ali Hocha, PP-103 Muhammad Safdar Shakir, PP-104 Arif Mehmood Gul, PP-105 Rao Kashif Rahim Khan, PP-107 Khalid Pervez Gul, PP-108 Muhammad Ajmal, PP-109 Chaudhry Zafar Iqbal Nagra.
From constituency PP-110 Mehr Hameed Rasheed, PP-111 Chaudhry Faqir Hussain Dogar, PP-112 Israr Ahmad Khan, PP-113 Ali Abbas Khan, PP-114 Sheikh Muhammad Yousuf, PP-115 Muhammad Tahir Parvez, PP-116 Ahmad Shehryar, PP-117 Malik Muhammad Nawaz and PP-118 Sheikh Ijaz Ahmed.
From constituency PP-119 Ubqa Ali, PP-120 Abdul Qadeer Alvi, PP-121 Amjad Ali, PP-122 Colonel (Rtd) Muhammad Ayub, PP-123 Nazia Raheel, PP-124 Syed Qutab Ali Shah, PP-125 Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, PP-126 Mehr Muhammad Aslam Bharwana, PP-128 Khalid Muhammad Sargana, PP-129 Khalid Ghani, PP-130 Amir Abbas Sial and PP-131 Faisal Hayat.
The PML-N candidates of National Assembly from Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura and Kasur are: NA-111 Chaudhry Mohammad Barjees Tahir, NA-112 Dr Shiza Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, NA-113 Ahmed Atiq Anwar, NA-114 Rana Tanveer Hussain, NA-115 Mian Javed Latif, NA-116 Sardar Muhammad Irfan Dogar, NA-131 Saad Waseem Sheikh, NA-133 Rana Muhammad Ishaq Khan and Rana Muhammad Hayat Khan from NA-134.
The PML-N candidates from Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura and Kasur are: PP 132 Mian Ejaz Hussain Bhatti, PP-133 Rana Muhammad Arshad, PP-134 Mehr Kashif, PP-135 Agha Haider Ali Khan, PP-136 Muhammad Hasan Riaz, PP-137 Muhammad Arshad, PP-138 Pir Muhammad Ashraf Rasool, PP-139 Rana Tanveer Hussain, PP-140 Mian Abdul Rauf, PP-141 Amjad Latif, PP-142 Mahmudul Haque, PP-143 Mumtaz Mahmood Khan and PP-144 Chaudhry Sajjad Haider Gujjar.
From constituency PP-176 Chaudhary Muhammad Ilyas Khan, PP-177 Muhammad Naeem Safdar, PP-178 Malik Ahmad Saeed Khan, PP-179 Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, PP-181 Sheikh Alauddin, PP-182 Mahmood Anwar, PP-183 Rana Sikandar Hayat and Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan will be the PML-N candidate from PP-184.
The PML-N candidates of National Assembly from Sahiwal Division are: NA-135 Nadeem Abbas Rabra, NA-136 Riaz ul Haq, NA-137 Rao Muhammad Ajmal Khan, NA-138 Muhammad Moin Wattoo, NA-139 Ahmed Raza Manika, NA-140 Rana Aradat Sharif, NA-141 Syed Imran Ahmed Shah and from NA-142 Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf.
The PML-N candidates from Sahiwal Division are: PP-185 Javed Alauddin, PP-192 Ghulam Raza Rabra, PP-190 Mian Yawar Zaman, PP-191 Mian Muhammad Munir, PP-186 Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, PP-189 Ali Abbas and PP-187 Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain Chachar.
From constituency PP-188 Nurul Amin Wattoo, PP-197 Sardar Mansab Ali Dogar, PP-195 Kashif Ali Chishti, PP-196 Farrukh Javed, PP-198 Wilayat Shah, PP-199 Qasim Nadeem, PP-200 Muhammad Arshad Malik and PP- 201 Naveed Aslam Khan Lodhi.
CANBERRA: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood Thursday knocked a double ton on the second day of the four-day game against Australia’s Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s XI posted 149-2 in 60 overs after Pakistan declared their innings at 391-9.
Masood, on the other hand, resumed his overnight tally of 156 to add 45 more runs to his score, reaching his third first-class double hundred. He ended with an unbeaten 201 from 298 deliveries, including 14 boundaries and a maximum.
Right-arm fast bowler Jordan Buckingham, who had taken three wickets the previous day, struck twice today to complete a five-wicket haul. He removed Aamir Jamal and Mir Hamza, who both went out cheaply.
Shan declared the innings after Khurram Shahzad was run out courtesy of a direct hit by Nathan McSweeney, with the scorecard reading 391-9 in 116.2 overs.
In return, Prime Minister’s XI opening duo of Cameron Bancroft (53, 128b, 3x4s) and Marcus Harris (49, 102b, 6x4s) put up a 96-run stand to give their team a solid start.
Abrar Ahmed provided the breakthrough for Pakistan, dismissing Harris in the 36th over. Right-arm pacer Khurram Shahzad trapped Bancroft LBW to provide Pakistan the second wicket.
Cameron Green (18 not out, 71b, 2x4s) and Matt Renshaw (19 not out, 60b, 1×4) batted together to add 37 more runs to take the total to 149-2 at stumps, with the side trailing by 242.
The third day’s play at Manuka Oval will resume on 0430 PKT.
Scores
Pakistan 391-9d, 116.2 overs (Shan Masood 201 not out, Sarfaraz Ahmed 41, Babar Azam 40, Abdullah Shafique 38; Jordan Buckingham 5-80, Mark Steketee 1-58, Nathan McAndrew 1-68, Todd Murphy 1-110)
Prime Minister’s XI 149-2, 60 overs (Cameron Bancroft 53, Marcus Harris 49; Khurram Shahzad 1-23, Abrar Ahmed 1-54)
ISLAMABAD: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Thursday handed over Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) chief Manzoor Pashteen in police custody for seven days.
Pashteen was arrested in Balochistan’s Chaman on December 4 by Levies and police personnel from the Gudhamo area on disputed claims of firing by his party and local police.
Police claimed the PTM chief was arrested after gunshots were fired at police from his vehicle, while Pashteen’s party had alleged that law enforcement agencies fired at his vehicle when he was on his way from Chaman to Turbat.
Last week, Pahsteen had announced joining the protest against the alleged extrajudicial killing of Balaach Mola Bakhsh in Turbat. The protest has been going on for more than a week after CTD claimed to have killed Bakhsh, along with three other men, in an encounter on November 24.
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) against the cipher case.
In the petition filed against the decision of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), the Supreme Court has been requested by PTI leader to dismiss the cipher case.
The federal government, the FIA and the investigating officer have been parties to the petition. The petition was filed in the Supreme Court by Sardar Latif Khosa on behalf of Imran Khan.
The Islamabad High Court had previously dismissed the PTI chairman’s petition.
Earlier in the day, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had extended its stay on the jail trial of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the cipher case till November 20.
A two-judge bench of the high court, comprising Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rifat Imtiaz, heard an intra-court appeal of Imran Khan against the jail trial in the cipher case and appointment of the Official Secrets Act judge in the case.
The AGP said he would first assist the court on the maintainability of the appeal. He referred to the decision of the Islamabad High Court chief justice on the bail application of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi and read it out.
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Police, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted a search and combing operation against illegal foreigners at Shams Colony police station jurisdiction, a public relations officer said.
According to police reports, search and combing operations are being conducted in different areas of the city to ensure the safety and security of the Islamabad citizens.
The operation was conducted in different areas of Shams Colony police stations jurisdiction by CTD, QRF and local police teams under the supervision of DSP CTD. During the operation, 18 houses and 62 individuals were thoroughly checked while eight illegal foreigners were shifted to the police station for further verification purposes.
ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan said that the purpose of the search and combing operations was to heighten the security in the federal capital. All zonal officers were directed to continue these operations in their respective areas. Citizens are also requested to cooperate with police during the checking.
ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) will organize a special seminar to commemorate the “40 Years of Friendship- Past, Present and Future between Republic of Korea and Pakistan”.
The ISSI will hold the seminar today (Wednesday) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (ROK), said a press release.
Pakistan and the Republic of Korea have forged a strong partnership, marked by strategic cooperation, economic collaboration, and cultural exchanges.
The two nations have witnessed a steady expansion in bilateral relations, with a focus on mutual development and peace in the region. South Korea’s robust investment in Pakistan, particularly in infrastructure, technology, and manufacturing sectors, has greatly contributed to Pakistan’s economic growth and modernization. Bilateral cooperation extends beyond economics, as both countries have engaged in educational and cultural initiatives, strengthening the ties between the two peoples.
As South Korea’s “New Southern Policy” and Pakistan’s “Engage East” strategy converge, this partnership is set to become even more pivotal, not only for the countries involved but also for the broader Asia-Pacific region. The Pakistan-ROK relationship, founded on shared values and aspirations, exemplifies the potential of international collaboration.
Pakistan views South Korea as a valuable ally in its quest for economic development and technological advancements, while South Korea recognizes Pakistan as a strategic partner in the region.
The two nations have demonstrated their commitment to global peace and security by cooperating closely in various international fora, including the United Nations. As both countries continue to work together, they not only elevate their own positions on the global stage but also contribute to the stability and prosperity of Asia.
The Pakistan-Korea partnership stands as a testament to the power of diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchanges in forging stronger ties between nations across the globe. Within this backdrop, the ISSI in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, is organizing a seminar to mark the 40-year journey of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
This event brings together distinguished diplomats, academics and practitioners from both countries who will share their accounts on the historical journey of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Pakistan and discuss ways and means to further strengthen this relationship and diversify their cooperation.
The Seminar will highlight key success stories, showcasing the immense progress made in areas such as trade, investment, technology, education, and cultural exchanges.
The opening ceremony will feature a keynote address by Muhammad Ali, Federal Minister of Energy, Power & Petroleum and it will include welcome remarks by Ambassador Park Kijun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, and welcome remarks by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, DG ISSI.
During the two working sessions, distinguished speakers will give retrospective reflections f the historical relationship, and experts from both countries will share their insights on the historical journey of relations between South Korea and Pakistan. Dr. Talat Shabbir will moderate the seminar.
DERA ISMAEL KHAN: At least three people were killed and four others including children injured in firing of armed men on two vehicles over old enmity in Wanda area of Dera Ismael Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Police said that 11 armed men of rival group sprayed bullets on two cars carrying opponents near Wanda at Dera-Bannu road.
As a result of firing, 32-year-old Salahuddin s/o Ghulam Rasool, 29-year-old Samreen Bibi wife of Muhammad Bilal Qureshi, three-year-old Haya Noor d/o Samiullah were killed while 27-year-old Rafia Bibi w/o Salahuddin, Muhammad Yousaf, two-year-old Hira Noor d/o Ramzan Qureshi and 44-year-old Nasreen Bibi w/o Khan Muhammad sustained bullet wounds.
The attackers fled the scene after committing triple murder. The bodies and injured were shifted to Civil Hospital Dera and police after registering a case into the incident started raids to arrest culprits.
ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo has arrived at an accountability court in Islamabad for a hearing of the Toshakhana case.
Today is a busy day for Nawaz as he is also expected to appear before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for protective bail in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield references, in which he has been convicted. His plea for restoring his appeals against his conviction are also expected to be heard today.
The accountability court had suspended the perpetual arrest warrants issued in 2020 for Nawaz in the Toshakhana case on October 19.
The case alleged Nawaz, former president Asif Ali Zardari and ex-prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani received luxury vehicles and gifts from the Toshakhana — a department that stores gifts given to rulers, parliamentarians, bureaucrats and officials by heads of other governments, states, and foreign dignitaries.
In June 2020, an accountability court had issued non-bailable arrest warrants for the former premier. Months later, Nawaz challenged the warrants in the Islamabad High Court but had withdrawn the petition days later.
On Sept 10, 2020, he was declared a proclaimed offender in the case, with an accountability court initiating the process to confiscate his properties and directing the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to make his arrest through Interpol.
Footage of Nawaz’s arrival at the accountability court showed his car, which had been showered with rose petals, going through the gate with a large number of PML-N supporters gathered at the back.
PML-N leaders Shehbaz Sharif, Ahsan Iqbal, Khawaja Asif, Ayaz Sadiq and Saad Rafique were also present for the hearing.
