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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Notice issued to NAB over 'unlawful arrest
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued a notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in response to a writ petition filed against the arrest of a suspect involved in the Kohistan financial scandal, despite the suspect's submission of a voluntary return application. A division bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Farah Jamshed heard the petition filed by Muhammad Riaz. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel, Advocate Aminur Rehman Yousafzai, informed the court that NAB was investigating the Kohistan scandal and had issued a call-up notice to his client. He stated that NAB had informed his client that he could opt for a plea bargain by submitting a voluntary return application. Following this, his client submitted the application on May 16, 2025. However, NAB issued another call-up notice on July 2, 2025, summoning him again. When the petitioner appeared before NAB on July 11, he was taken into custody, without a decision being made on his earlier application, the lawyer said. He further argued that the arrest was unlawful and caused his client severe mental distress. Subsequently, his client was presented before an accountability court, which granted NAB an eight-day physical remand. Citing the 2022 amendments to the NAB laws, the counsel contended that under Section 24, a person can only be arrested if they fail to appear before NAB, attempt to flee the country, tamper with prosecution records, or are found to be reoffending. He emphasized that none of these conditions applied to his client and that a decision on the voluntary return application was legally required before any arrest. He accused NAB of misusing its authority and requested the court to declare the arrest illegal and order his client's release. After hearing the preliminary arguments, the two-member bench issued a notice to NAB and adjourned further proceedings until July 29. Meanwhile, PHC has rejected the bail application of Assistant Food Controller Khalid Khan, who was arrested in connection with a major wheat embezzlement scandal. The case was heard by a single-member bench headed by Chief Justice Justice SM Atiq Shah. During the hearing, the defense counsel argued that the FIR against his client had been registered by the Anti-Corruption Department without any substantial evidence, and therefore, requested the court to release the accused on bail. However, Additional Advocate General Muhammad Inam Yusufzai informed the court that the accused, Khalid Khan, serving as Assistant Food Controller, had colluded with other individuals to embezzle 1,700 metric tons of wheat from the government warehouse in Azakhel, Nowshera. The misappropriation caused a loss of Rs200 million to the national exchequer. He further stated that an inquiry was conducted, and a case was subsequently registered by the Anti-Corruption Department. The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Court had earlier dismissed the bail plea on the basis of strong evidence against the accused. After hearing both sides, the High Court also dismissed the bail petition, maintaining the previous ruling.
Arab News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Nine militants killed, three officers wounded in security operation in northwest Pakistan
PESHAWAR: A joint operation by police and security forces killed nine militants in Hangu district of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, police said, after a fierce gunbattle that left three senior officials, including the district police chief and a military officer, wounded. The operation, launched around 1 PM based on actionable intelligence about militant presence in the area, resulted in a two-hour-long firefight before the area was cleared, according to police. Hangu has long experienced sectarian and militant unrest, including deadly suicide bombings targeting civilian areas and mosques, and Saturday's raid marked the latest in a series of operations aimed at curbing militant violence in the province. Hangu police spokesperson Saqib Khan told Arab News reinforcements were quickly deployed to support frontline units and block any escape routes. 'During the intense exchange of fire, DPO [District Police Officer] Khalid Khan, a police inspector Nabi Khan and a senior military official sustained injuries,' he said. 'Fortunately, all three are out of danger and receiving proper medical care.' Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed commended the bravery of the officers and said he had spoken to the injured district police chief. 'He is in high spirits and recovering well,' the IGP noted in a statement. Following the operation, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur paid tribute to the DPO and his team for their 'exemplary courage and bravery.' 'DPO Khalid Khan and his team thwarted the nefarious designs of the terrorists with exceptional valor and determination,' a statement quoted Gandapur as saying. He directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured personnel. 'DPO Khalid Khan led from the front and confronted the terrorists head-on, displaying remarkable bravery,' he added. 'We are proud of such fearless and courageous police officers and personnel.' Gandapur reaffirmed the entire nation stood firmly behind its security forces in the fight against militant violence.
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Nine terrorists killed in Hangu operation
Pakistan security forces killed nine terrorists during an operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Hangu district, Aaj News reported on Saturday. According to details, a fierce exchange of gunfire took place between the terrorists and law enforcement personnel. A total of nine terrorists were killed, while District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu Khalid Khan and two officers from the security forces were injured during the operation. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended the security forces for eliminating the terrorists. 'Spoke to brave DPO Muhammad Khalid, who was injured during the successful operation against the Fitna-e-Hind in Hangu. I deeply admire his courage and leadership. Under his command, 9 terrorists were eliminated. Praying for his and SHO Nabi Khan's swift recovery. Pakistan is proud of its heroes,' he wrote in a post on X. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to police forces for killing the militants in Hangu operation. 'Under the leadership of brave officers like Muhammad Khalid, the police and security forces will work together to completely eradicate terrorism from the country,' the prime minister said.
DW
04-06-2025
- General
- DW
Kashmir: Fears dampen celebrations at Hindu festival – DW – 06/04/2025
Khalid Khan in Srinagar 06/04/2025 June 4, 2025 Hundreds of Kashmiri Hindus, commonly referred to as Pandits, participated in the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela festival — the first major religious event since the Pahalgam attack, which saw 26 Indian tourists killed.
DW
21-05-2025
- Politics
- DW
Kashmiris struggle to make their voices heard – DW – 05/21/2025
Khalid Khan in Srinagar | Atzaz Mehdi in Muzaffarabad 05/21/2025 May 21, 2025 As India and Pakistan mount diplomatic offensives across the world following their recent military confrontation, Kashmiris on both sides of the border say it's time for their voices to be heard.
