Punjab launches operation against illegal keeping of big cats

[ad_1] Listen to article LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife Department has launched a sweeping crackdown against the illegal keeping of lions and other dangerous wild animals, following orders from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. In the past 24 hours, officials recovered 13 lions and arrested five individuals from different districts. Five First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered, … Read more

Administration summoned over illegal demolition

[ad_1] ABBOTTABAD: Following the demolition of a building next to the Harno river despite the status-quo order issued by the court, the Additional District Judge has summoned the DPO Deputy Commissioner, Irrigation Director, GDA Director General and revenue staff including Assistant Commissioner and other relevant authorities to appear before it on July 16, 2025, for … Read more

Owner arrested by wildlife authorities as illegal pet lion escapes in Lahore

[ad_1] Listen to article A man was arrested in Lahore for keeping an African lion illegally without a licence after the big cat escaped and ventured into a residential neighbourhood, said wildlife officials on Friday. The Punjab Wildlife Department, with assistance from local police, carried out the arrest in the Shah Di Khoi area. The lion has since been … Read more

NAB probes ex-SPSC chairman, 15 others over ‘illegal appointments’

[ad_1] KARACHI: The premier graft-buster has launched an inquiry against the former chairman of the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) and several other officials over allegations of corruption and irregularities in the recruitment process. The NAB initiated the probe following reports of large-scale illegal appointments and misuse of authority within the SPSC. The graft-buster has … Read more

Twelve illegal call centres face closure

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has intensified its efforts against cyber fraud and digital money laundering through a targeted campaign titled Operation Grey. Over the course of a month-long crackdown, the agency has shut down 12 illegal call centres and arrested more than 90 individuals, including foreign nationals. According to officials, … Read more

Two policemen booked for illegal detention

[ad_1] JARANWALA: Two police officers have been booked in Jaranwala Saddar police station on charges of illegal detention and abuse of power following a complaint filed by a resident of Makuana. In her complaint, Salma Bibi stated that she was returning home with her son, Mujahid Iqbal, on a motorcycle after attending a court hearing … Read more

10-year-old boy killed in illegal LPG shop blast

[ad_1] HYDERABAD: A child died and his father sustained minor injuries in a blast which occurred in a shop filling liquified petroleum gas in cylinders in blatant violation of the government’s laws and regulations. The incident, which also reflects complete indifference of the district administration in clamping down this illegal trade, happened in Tando Yousuf, … Read more

Israeli attacks on Iran are illegal, says Russia

[ad_1] Listen to article Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denounced continued Israeli attacks on Iran as illegal and said a solution to the conflict over Tehran’s nuclear programme could only be found through diplomacy. A ministry statement posted on Telegram noted Iran’s “clear statements” on its commitment to adhere to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and its willingness … Read more