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Arab News
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- Arab News
Father kills daughter, nephew in latest ‘honor killing' case in Pakistan's Balochistan
QUETTA, Pakistan: A father has shot and killed his teenage daughter and nephew in a so-called 'honor killing' in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, police said on Wednesday, days after a similar killing sparked outrage across the country. The incident took place Tuesday evening in the Lashar Abad area along Quetta's Qambrani Road, and came just days after a viral video showed a young couple being executed in a separate honor killing in Balochistan's Digari area in Quetta district. That case, involving a tribal jirga ordering the deaths of a woman and man over an alleged illicit relationship, has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed calls for legal reform. According to Abdul Majeed, the Station House Officer of Kechi Baig Police Station, the latest victims were identified as Ghulam Qadir, 19, and Nazneen, 18. 'The slain man and woman were cousins and the father, named Abdul Latif, shot and killed both his daughter and nephew inside his house,' Majeed told Arab News. 'The girl was from the Lehri tribe and the boy hailed from the Rind tribe.' The officer said the killings were motivated by accusations of an 'illicit relationship' between the pair, adding that the case had been handed over to the Serious Crime Investigation Wing (SCIW) and a search was underway for the father, who was on the run. The family of the male victim had retrieved his body for burial, but no one from the girl's family had come forward to claim her, Majeed added. Rights groups say honor killings - the murder of individuals, often women, by relatives for allegedly tarnishing family 'honor' - remain widespread in Pakistan, particularly in tribal and rural regions. Activists estimate as many as 1,000 deaths a year in the name of so-called honor. Although Pakistan passed a landmark law in 2016 to close loopholes that once allowed families to 'forgive' perpetrators, conviction rates remain extremely low, often below 2 percent, according to UN estimates. The recent video from Balochistan, showing the execution-style killing of a couple in the Digari area in Quetta district, reignited public debate over jirga justice and the state's failure to prevent such crimes. Police said 11 suspects had been arrested in the Digari case, including two men named in the first information report (FIR) filed by police after the killing. That attack, caught on video, appeared to show the victims being shot in a mountainous area on the orders of a tribal council.
Daily Tribune
02-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Imports Over 30,000 Livestock and 6,800 Tons of Meat Ahead of Eid Al-Adha
The Kingdom of Bahrain has ramped up livestock and meat imports to meet expected demand for sacrifices and meat consumption during the festive season. Engineer Assem Abdul Latif Abdullah, Undersecretary for Agriculture and Marine Resources at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, confirmed the import of approximately 30,630 heads of sheep, 91 cattle, and 34 camels into the Kingdom. He noted that an additional 17,000 heads of livestock are expected to arrive in the coming days to accommodate increased demand for sacrificial animals. In addition to live animals, Bahrain has imported 1,541 tons of chilled and frozen red meat and 5,299 tons of frozen poultry. A total of 228 import permits were issued for red meat and poultry products, underscoring the Kingdom's readiness for Eid-related meat demand. The Undersecretary affirmed the Ministry's full preparedness for Eid Al-Adha 1446H through an integrated plan that ensures the readiness of licensed slaughterhouses, along with the availability of veterinary doctors to inspect animals in coordination with licensed abattoir veterinarians, aimed at streamlining and accelerating the inspection process. Highlighting the importance placed on food safety, Eng. Abdul Latif stated that all imported live, chilled, and frozen meat undergoes rigorous laboratory testing to ensure the health and safety of the meat supply in Bahrain. He also emphasized that both Hamala Abattoir and Bahrain Livestock Company's slaughterhouse in Sitra are licensed and operate under the supervision of qualified veterinarians. Slaughtering is conducted with regular health and veterinary inspections, both pre- and post-slaughter, and meat destined for markets is officially stamped and approved. Furthermore, around 25 veterinary professionals are stationed across key entry points — Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain International Airport, and King Fahd Causeway — operating around the clock to monitor the import and export of live animals and meat products, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. Veterinary oversight also extends to quarantine facilities, ensuring imported livestock and meat products meet Bahrain's strict health regulations. The Undersecretary emphasized the Ministry's collaboration with certified importers who comply with all legal and veterinary quarantine regulations, in accordance with Law No. (8) of 2003 and its executive bylaw No. (7) of 2004. The strong importer demand this season, he added, is largely due to Bahrain's strategy of diversifying its sources of livestock and meat from various international markets, and granting licenses to qualified traders to ensure a stable and safe supply throughout the festive period
Express Tribune
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PTI MNA, ex-MPA among 11 convicted in May 9 rioting case
PTI protesters take to the streets in Lahore on May 9, 2023. SCREENGRAB Listen to article The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday convicted and sentenced 11 individuals to various prison terms and fines in connection with the violence that occurred on May 9, 2023. The charges against them included attacking the Ramna police station, assaulting police personnel, committing arson, and spreading terrorism. Among those convicted were Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of National Assembly Abdul Latif and former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa MPA Wazirzada Kailashi. Following the announcement of the verdict, four of the convicts, Muhammad Akram, Mira Khan, Shahzeb, and Sohail Khan, were arrested from the court premises. Arrest warrants were issued for the remaining seven, namely Abdul Latif, Wazirzada Kailashi, Zaryab Khan, Samuel Robert, Abdul Basit, Shan Ali and Muhammad Yousuf. The verdict, delivered by ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, stated that the accused attacked the Ramna police station, opened fire, pelted stones and attempted to kill police officials. They also set motorcycles on fire. According to the court's decision, the accused were sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined Rs200,000 each for acts of terrorism. Moreover, they were sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rs50,000 each for attempting to kill police personnel; four years in prison and a fine of Rs40,000 each for burning motorcycles; another four years in prison and a Rs40,000 fine each for setting the police station on fire; three months in prison for obstructing police work; and one month in prison for violating Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The May 9 cases refer to violent attacks on state installations that followed the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan on corruption charges in 2023. A number of individuals were arrested in these cases, which have been tried by both military courts and anti-terrorism courts in various cities. ATCs across the country continue to hear related cases. In April, a three-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, directed ATCs to conclude proceedings in May 9 cases within four months. In Lahore, 14 cases remain pending in two ATCs, which are currently hearing them on a daily basis at Kot Lakhpat Central Jail. However, a judge of one of these courts noted that the unavailability of case records was creating significant obstacles to meeting the Supreme Court's deadline. ATC Administrative Judge Manzer Ali Gill wrote to Punjab Prosecutor General Syed Farhad Ali Shah, stating that the police records were not being provided to the deputy prosecutor conducting the trial for various reasons. The judge emphasised that the matter had been brought to the attention of the prosecution office to take necessary steps to ensure that witnesses could be recorded on every hearing date. He cautioned that failing such action, the court would proceed according to the law. It has been observed that the majority of May 9 cases have faced adjournments due to the unavailability of relevant records. On each hearing date, police officials have informed the courts that the case records remain with the Supreme Court. (With input from our Lahore correspondent)
Business Recorder
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
May 9 riots case: 11 PTI workers including MNA convicted by ATC
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday sentenced 11 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, including a sitting Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and a former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA), to a combined 27 years and four months in prison in a May 9 riots case. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra announced the reserved verdict in a case registered at Ramna police station, handing down a 27-year and 4-month sentence along with fines to MNA Abdul Latif, former MPA Wazir Zada Kalashi, and nine other PTI activists. Following the announcement of the verdict, police took four of the accused — Mohammad Akram, Meera Khan, Shahzaib, and Sohail Khan — into custody from the courtroom, while the court issued arrest warrants for the absconding co-accused. The court found the convicts guilty of attacking the police station, firing at police officers, throwing stones, attempting to kill law enforcement personnel, and setting motorcycles on fire to gain their objectives. The court also noted that 24 witnesses testified against the accused, and proper identification parades were conducted before magistrates. The order says that if police stations in the capital are attacked, there will be no place left in the country that is safe to live in. According to the judgment, five years in prison and a Rs50,000 fine for attempted murder of police personnel, four years and Rs40,000 fine for setting motorcycles on fire, another four years and Rs40,000 fine for setting the police station ablaze, three months for obstructing police duties, one month for violating Section 144, two years for committing crimes in a mob, and 10 years with a Rs200,000 fine under terrorism charges. The FIR was registered under sections148 (rioting with deadly weapon), 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), 186 (obstructing public servant), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 324 (attempted murder), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 427 (mischief causing damage amounting to Rs50), 436 (mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy property), 440 (Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt)of the Pakistan Penal Code and Section 7 (punishment for acts of terrorism) of the Anti-Terrorism Act registered at Ramna police station. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
ATC convicts 11, including PTI's Abdul Latif, for May 9 violence
PTI protesters take to the streets in Lahore on May 9, 2023. SCREENGRAB Listen to article An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Friday convicted and sentenced 11 accused to various jail terms and fines in cases related to the violence on May 9, 2023, over charges of attacking the Ramna police station, attacking policemen, setting properties on fire, and spreading terrorism. The convicted men include Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) member of the National Assembly Abdul Latif and former member of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly (MPA) Wazirzada Kailashi. After the verdict, four convicts were arrested from the court premises, while warrants were issued against seven others. The four arrested convicts were Muhammad Akram, Mira Khan, Shahzeb, and Sohail Khan. Warrants were issued against Abdul Latif, Wazirzada Kailashi, Zaryab Khan, Samuel Robert, Abdul Basit, Shan Ali, and Muhammad Yousuf. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra delivered the verdict, stating that the accused attacked the Ramna police station and opened fire, pelted stones, and tried to kill the policemen. The accused also set fire to motorcycles. The court said that the accused were sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine of Rs200,000 each for terrorism; five years in prison and a fine of Rs50,000 each for attempting to kill police officials; four years in prison and a fine of Rs40,000 each for burning motorcycles. Another four-year prison term and a fine of Rs40,000 each were awarded for burning the police station; three months in prison for interfering in police work; and one month in prison for violating Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). May 9 cases refer to the violent attacks on state installations in 2023 following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan over corruption charges. Several people were arrested in these cases, which were tried and convicted by military courts as well as ATCs in different cities. Meanwhile, ATCs across the country have been hearing more cases. In April, a three-member bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, ordered the ATCs to decide on the May 9 cases within four months. Of those, 14 cases of the Lahore district were pending in two ATCs in the Punjab capital, which are being heard in Kot Lakhpat Central Jail on a daily basis. However, an ATC judge said that the unavailability of case records was creating hurdles for the court in meeting the Supreme Court's deadline. ATC Administrative Judge Manzer Ali Gill wrote to Punjab Prosecutor General Syed Farhad Ali Shah, pointing out that police records were not available to the deputy prosecutor conducting the trial because of one reason or another. The judge said that he brought the matter to the notice of the prosecution office for taking necessary actions for recording as many witnesses as possible on each date of hearing. Otherwise, the court would proceed as per law. It has been noted that most of the May 9 cases were adjourned owing to the unavailability of the records of the cases. On each date, police officials informed the courts that the records of the cases were available with the Supreme Court. (WITH INPUT FROM OUR LAHORE CORRESPONDENT)
