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Punjab Imposes Section 144, Banning Pillion Riding for 9th and 10th Muharram
The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province, banning motorcycle pillion riding on June 25 and 26 (9th and 10th Muharram) to secure Ashura processions. Exempting women, children, and journalists, the Home Department's notification also bans weapons, rooftop access along route paths, and sectarian digital media posts, authorizing police to arrest violators under Section 188 of the PPC.
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Jailed Pakistani Human Rights Lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha Awarded Ludovic Trarieux Prize
Incarcerated Pakistani lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha have been awarded the prestigious Ludovic Trarieux International Human Rights Prize in Rome. The global honour—the oldest and most respected for human rights lawyers—was bestowed upon the couple for their work with marginalized communities, even as they serve a 17-year prison sentence in Islamabad over controversial social media posts.
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Green Light for Privatisation: President Zardari Assents to PIA Repeal Bill, 2026
President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the PIA Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026, completing all legal formalities for the airline's privatisation. This seals the Rs135 billion acquisition of a 75% stake by the Arif Habib Corporation-led consortium, which has committed to a mandatory 12-month employee retention period alongside plans for significant fleet expansion.
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Aafia Siddiqui Case: Federal Constitutional Court Takes Up Appeal Against Contempt Proceedings
The Federal Constitutional Court has scheduled the Aafia Siddiqui case for a hearing on June 16, where a two-member bench led by Justice Aminuddin Khan will review the federal government's appeal against initial IHC contempt orders targeting the Prime Minister and cabinet. The text notes that an IHC larger bench had already withdrawn the contempt mandate, ruling that the original single-bench order bypassed the Chief Justice's authority as "Master of the Roster."
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Declaring It an Illegal Tax
The FIA Counter-Terrorism Wing has busted a major forgery network operating out of a passport office on Karachi's Shahrah-e-Faisal, recovering fake documents for over 70 suspected Afghan nationals. The raid follows a parallel arrest in Qambar Shahdadkot, where foreign nationals successfully infiltrated local family trees to secure Pakistani CNICs.
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FIA Shuts Down Identity Ring at Karachi Passport Office; Document Fraud Tied to Afghan Nationals
The FIA Counter-Terrorism Wing has busted a major forgery network operating out of a passport office on Karachi's Shahrah-e-Faisal, recovering fake documents for over 70 suspected Afghan nationals. The raid follows a parallel arrest in Qambar Shahdadkot, where foreign nationals successfully infiltrated local family trees to secure Pakistani CNICs.
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Pakistan and Russia Sign Historic Accords to Halt Illegal Immigration and Narcotic Trafficking
On the sidelines of the SCO meeting in Bishkek, Pakistan and Russia signed a series of agreements targeting illegal immigration and narcotics trafficking. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also secured joint law-enforcement alliances with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan to establish a coordinated defense against the estimated 25 terrorist organizations currently active in Afghanistan.
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Punjab Food Authority Seizes and Destroys 1,200 kg of Unhealthy Meat in Rawalpindi
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) foiled a major smuggling attempt near the Thalian Motorway Toll Plaza, seizing and destroying 1,200 kg of hazardous meat being brought from Sargodha to Rawalpindi. The on-site veterinary doctor declared the meat unfit for human consumption, leading to the immediate arrest of the suspect and the registration of a formal case.
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