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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Pakistani student sent to jail for learning how to make bombs on Facebook, Instagram
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced a university student to two years and six months in prison for attempting to learn bomb-making techniques through social media, an official confirmed on Monday. Judge Manzer Ali Gill of the Lahore ATC also imposed a fine of PKR 50,000 on Hannan Abdullah, a human resources student at the University of Narowal in Punjab. Abdullah was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in 2022 for allegedly seeking bomb-making information on a social networking site based in Iraq. "The prosecution informed the court that Abdullah was learning how to make bombs on Facebook and Instagram. He also established contacts with terrorists and a banned outfit through Facebook in this regard," Dawn quoted the FIA officer as saying. The prosecution also submitted evidence to the court in this regard. Abdullah was on bail since 2023 and was arrested after the sentencing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Car owners are shocked by this instant price tool Cars24 Book Now Undo The officer said Abdullah in 2022 used the Instagram handle 'Ibn-e-Abdullah Al-Pakistani' to engage in a conversation with another user based in Iraq and sought information on how to make bombs at home. "While interacting with a user -- 'Professional Cook 67' -- on Instagram, Abdullah received basic information on how to develop explosive devices using materials like ammonium nitrate, sulfur, ammonium powder, charcoal, and other components," he said. Live Events This conversation was being monitored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FIA officer said it received a complaint against the suspect from the FBI, which provided his (Abdullah) conversations with the Iraq-based account, and the email address used to create the Instagram handle 'Ibn-e-Abdullah Al-Pakistani'. The officer said Abdullah used to watch bomb-making videos on YouTube and searched on the American e-commerce website Amazon for ingredients mentioned in the Instagram conversations related to bomb-making. Abdullah, in his defence, told the court he sought bomb making information only out of curiosity. No evidence was found to suggest that he tried to manufacture any explosive materials using the information or had allegiance with any terror organisation.
India Today
26-05-2025
- India Today
Pak student jailed for 2.5 years for learning bomb-making online
An anti-terrorism court here in Pakistan has handed down a two-year and six-month jail term to a university student for learning to make bombs on social media networking sites, an officer said on ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill also imposed a fine of PKR 50,000 on Hannan Abdullah, a human resource studies student of the University of Narowal in Punjab, who was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in 2022 on the charges of seeking information about making bombs at a social media networking site in prosecution informed the court that Abdullah was learning how to make bombs on Facebook and Instagram. He also established contacts with terrorists and a banned outfit through Facebook in this regard," Dawn quoted the FIA officer as saying. The prosecution also submitted evidence to the court in this regard. Abdullah was on bail since 2023 and was arrested after the officer said Abdullah in 2022 used the Instagram handle 'Ibn-e-Abdullah Al-Pakistani' to engage in a conversation with another user based in Iraq and sought information on how to make bombs at home."While interacting with a user - 'Professional Cook 67' - on Instagram, Abdullah received basic information on how to develop explosive devices using materials like ammonium nitrate, sulfur, ammonium powder, charcoal, and other components," he conversation was being monitored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).The FIA officer said it received a complaint against the suspect from the FBI, which provided his (Abdullah) conversations with the Iraq-based account, and the email address used to create the Instagram handle 'Ibn-e-Abdullah Al-Pakistani'.The officer said Abdullah used to watch bomb-making videos on YouTube and searched on the American e-commerce website Amazon for ingredients mentioned in the Instagram conversations related to in his defence, told the court he sought bomb-making information only out of evidence was found to suggest that he tried to manufacture any explosive materials using the information or had allegiance with any terror organisation.
News18
26-05-2025
- News18
Pakistani Student Sentenced To 2.5 Years In Jail For Learning Bomb-Making Via Social Media
Last Updated: Abdullah used the Instagram handle 'Ibn-e-Abdullah Al-Pakistani' to engage in a conversation with another user based in Iraq and sought information on how to make bombs at home. An anti-terrorism court here in Pakistan has handed down a two-year and six-month jail term to a university student for learning to make bombs on social media networking sites, an officer said on Monday. Lahore's ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill also imposed a fine of PKR 50,000 on Hannan Abdullah, a human resource studies student of the University of Narowal in Punjab, who was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in 2022 on the charges of seeking information about making bombs at a social media networking site in Iraq. "The prosecution informed the court that Abdullah was learning how to make bombs on Facebook and Instagram. He also established contacts with terrorists and a banned outfit through Facebook in this regard," Dawn quoted the FIA officer as saying. The prosecution also submitted evidence to the court in this regard. Abdullah was on bail since 2023 and was arrested after the sentencing. advetisement The officer said Abdullah in 2022 used the Instagram handle 'Ibn-e-Abdullah Al-Pakistani' to engage in a conversation with another user based in Iraq and sought information on how to make bombs at home. "While interacting with a user — 'Professional Cook 67' — on Instagram, Abdullah received basic information on how to develop explosive devices using materials like ammonium nitrate, sulfur, ammonium powder, charcoal, and other components," he said. This conversation was being monitored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FIA officer said it received a complaint against the suspect from the FBI, which provided his (Abdullah) conversations with the Iraq-based account, and the email address used to create the Instagram handle 'Ibn-e-Abdullah Al-Pakistani'. The officer said Abdullah used to watch bomb-making videos on YouTube and searched on the American e-commerce website Amazon for ingredients mentioned in the Instagram conversations related to bomb-making. Abdullah, in his defence, told the court he sought bomb making information only out of curiosity. No evidence was found to suggest that he tried to manufacture any explosive materials using the information or had allegiance with any terror organisation. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 26, 2025, 22:06 IST
Iraqi News
23-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq's Dhi Qar Oil Company signs HOA with KBR, Dragon Oil
Baghdad ( – In a significant move aimed at bolstering Iraq's oil production capabilities, the Dhi Qar Oil Company has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with a consortium of international energy firms. The coalition includes the United States' KBR, the UAE's Dragon Oil, and Iraq-based Al-Hurra International. The agreement, announced by Basem Mohammed Khudair, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Extraction Affairs, marks a strategic step toward the development of the Abu Amood and Al-Subba oil fields, located in the Dhi Qar Governorate in southern Iraq. Khudair stated that this HOA will serve as the foundation for further negotiations with the participating companies. The Abu Amood and Al-Subba fields are considered pivotal to Iraq's plan to expand its southern oil output and attract foreign investment into its energy sector. With this move, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil signals its commitment to leveraging international expertise and investment to revitalize underdeveloped fields and boost national production. The collaboration with well-established international partners like KBR and Dragon Oil is also expected to bring in advanced technology and project management practices, contributing to more efficient and sustainable field development.
Shafaq News
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's CF to discuss Iran visit, Arab Summit
Shafaq News/ Leaders of Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework (CF), including Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, will hold a key meeting on May 12, a source within the alliance told Shafaq News on Saturday. The Framework will address several issues, most notably the results of the delegation's visit to Tehran and the topics discussed with Iranian officials, including preliminary understandings between both sides, the source said. The meeting will also focus on outlining Iraq's official position paper for the Arab summit. Regarding the participation in the summit, the source confirmed that all 22 Arab League member states are expected to attend at a high level, including Syria, adding that the presence of the head of Syria 's interim administration would serve as a gateway to legitimizing its role at the summit. Among the key proposals under discussion are calls for dialogue with Arab, Western, and US counterparts on restructuring the Palestinian situation in line with UN resolutions, and affirming collective Arab support for Palestine. The draft also includes 'demands for unrestricted humanitarian aid access and potential recourse to the UN Security Council if Israel does not comply,' the source revealed. The agenda will also include proposals to boost regional economic cooperation and human development, along with a plan by Ammar Al-Hakim (the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement [Al-Hikma]) to establish an Iraq-based international body for counterterrorism coordination. Earlier today, government spokesperson Bassem Al- Awadi told Shafaq News that recent reports claiming some Arab states had declined to attend the Baghdad summit were unfounded.
