KARACHI – The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a man in Karachi for allegedly defrauding a woman of Rs4.45 million by promising to marry her and later attempting to blackmail her using altered photographs.

According to the NCCIA, the suspect had created a fake identity under the name of Hussamuddin on a matrimonial application to establish contact with the victim.

Investigators said the suspect gained the woman’s trust by promising marriage and subsequently received Rs4.45 million from her through online bank transfers.

After obtaining the money, the suspect allegedly threatened to circulate her digitally altered photographs on social media and attempted to extort additional money by using the images as leverage.

The arrested suspect was identified as Hassam, son of Saleem. A case has been registered against him under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016.

During preliminary investigations, authorities reportedly discovered that the suspect may have targeted other women using a similar method.

The NCCIA has appealed to other potential victims to come forward and register complaints, assuring them that their identities will be kept strictly confidential.

The agency also advised users of matrimonial applications and social media platforms to exercise caution when interacting with strangers online and sharing personal information.

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Pakistan secured a convincing four-wicket victory over India in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament after chasing down a target of 89 runs in just 3.5 overs.

India set Pakistan a target of 89 runs, but the national side made light work of the chase, reaching the required total after losing just two wickets.

Khawaja Nafay led Pakistan’s batting performance with an explosive 41 runs off just 12 balls. Abbas Afridi also played a sensational innings, scoring 35 runs from only eight deliveries.

Pakistan’s powerful batting display ensured a comfortable victory over their arch-rivals in the tournament.

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FAISALABAD – Police have registered a case against a driver for allegedly raping an eight-year-old domestic worker in Faisalabad.

According to police, the suspect, who worked as a driver at the same residence as the victims, allegedly assaulted the girl before throwing her onto a neighbour’s rooftop and fleeing the scene.

Police said the victim was shifted to a hospital for medical treatment following the incident.

The accused, who worked as a driver, escaped after the alleged assault, prompting police to launch a search operation to arrest him.

A case has been registered on the complaint of the victim’s mother, and further investigation is underway.

Earlier this month, another disturbing case of sexual assault has been reported as a mosque prayer leader has been accused of sexually abusing students.

The suspect, identified as Ammar Imtiaz, has been taken into custody after Phagwari police received complaint against him. Authorities registered a case and launched an investigation into the allegations, while medical examinations of three children set to help establish evidence.

Police registered FIR No. 145/26 against the suspect at Phagwari Police Station. Seven children have so far been identified as alleged victims, although the allegations remain under investigation.

The suspect allegedly confessed during interrogation to sexually abusing multiple children. However, this claim has not been independently verified, and the allegations have yet to be established through the investigation and legal proceedings.

According to the available information, Imtiaz had been serving as the imam of a local mosque for the past three years. He was also reportedly teaching children to recite the Holy Quran, placing him in a position of trust within the local community.

Police are now investigating the allegations and collecting evidence, including through the planned medical examinations of three children. Further details about the alleged incidents and the children identified in the case are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

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KARACHI – A Karachi court has sentenced a police official to death after finding him guilty of killing a young man in a staged police encounter in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area.

The Model Criminal Court East handed down the death sentence to police official Shehryar in the case.

The court also sentenced two co-accused police personnel, Nasir and Faisal, to life imprisonment.

Additionally, all three convicts were ordered to pay Rs500,000 each as compensation to the victim’s family.

According to the prosecution, personnel of the Shaheen Force signalled Aamir to stop in Gulshan-e-Iqbal. When he failed to comply, the police officers chased him and entered a residential apartment, where they opened fire on him.

The police officials had initially portrayed the incident as an encounter. However, a case was subsequently registered against the accused at Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station in 2022.

The court announced its verdict after finding the accused guilty in the case.

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KARACHI – The vehicle of renowned singer Humaira Channa has been stolen near Char Minar Chowrangi in Karachi’s Bahadurabad area.

The incident reportedly took place on Thursday, prompting police to register a theft case at the New Town police station.

Police officials confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway.

Meanwhile, Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has taken notice of the vehicle theft and sought reports from the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of the Anti-Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) and District East.

The home minister has directed the relevant authorities to take immediate measures to trace and recover the stolen vehicle and ensure the arrest of those involved.

Police are continuing their investigation to identify the suspects and recover the vehicle.

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ISLAMABAD – Electricity consumers across Pakistan could face a fresh financial burden during the coming winter months, as power tariff is expected to rise significantly between December and February, according to reports.

Reports said fuel price adjustments (FPA) could increase by two to three times during these three months, potentially resulting in higher electricity bills for consumers.

The expected increase has been linked to rising prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal and other fuels, which are pushing up the cost of electricity generation.

Officials said local gas availability for power plants could also become a major challenge during winter, as domestic gas supplies are often insufficient to meet household demand during the colder months.

Meanwhile, lower hydropower generation in winter could force power producers to rely more heavily on expensive fuels to maintain electricity production.

Higher international fuel prices are also expected to contribute to increased fuel price adjustments, adding further pressure on electricity consumers.

Reports added that authorities had previously made efforts to limit the impact of fuel costs through measures that included two-hour load management and other steps to control the financial burden.

However, rising international fuel prices, particularly LNG, have made the outlook for electricity costs more challenging.

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QUETTA – Security forces have foiled an attempted drone attack on a security checkpost in Balochistan’s Kharan district, destroying five drones during the operation.

Reports said terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan attempted to target a checkpost in an area of Kharan using low-altitude drones.

However, security personnel responded swiftly and effectively, intercepting and destroying all five drones before they could strike the installation.

No casualties or damage to property were reported in the incident.

Security forces reiterated their determination to eliminate terrorism from Balochistan and maintain peace and security across the province.

Earlier this week, security forces have killed nine Indian-sponsored terrorists during two intelligence-based operations in Balochistan.

According to ISPR, security forces conducted two intelligence based operations in Kachhi and Wadh districts of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al-Hindustan.

The first intelligence based operation was conducted in Kachhi district. During the conduct of operation, terrorists hideout was busted by security forces and after an intense fire exchange, seven Indian sponsored terrorists were killed. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered.

In another intelligence based operation in district Wadh, security forces tracked and intercepted terrorist movement and after an intense fire exchange, two Indian-sponsored killed. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered.

Relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam”, as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan, by security sources and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been hit by a major cyberattack in which hackers reportedly transferred cryptocurrency worth $5.7 billion, raising concerns about what could become the biggest heist in crypto history.

According to international media reports, the incident prompted Binance to freeze approximately $3 billion in assets linked to the suspected breach as its security teams launched an investigation.

The estimated value of assets affected by the cyberattack has reached around $6.3 billion, although the full extent of the incident remains under investigation.

Despite the scale of the reported breach, Binance has assured customers that their funds remain safe. The exchange has also acknowledged technical difficulties affecting cryptocurrency withdrawals following the incident.

In response to the security concerns, Binance temporarily suspended its Alpha trading service while its teams worked to address the situation.

Meanwhile, cryptocurrency issuers Tether and Circle reportedly froze assets worth approximately $2.38 billion linked to the suspected hack, as efforts to contain the incident continued.

The identities of those responsible for the attack remain unknown, and no further details about the perpetrators have been disclosed.

The incident has also triggered concerns across cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin and several other digital currencies reportedly experiencing sharp price declines following news of the breach.

The potential $6.3 billion impact has placed the incident among the largest reported security breaches in cryptocurrency history, while investigations continue to establish the full circumstances and financial consequences.

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KARACHI – Pakistan gold bullion market witnessed positive trends in previous session as price of 24-karat gold opened at Rs425,536 per tola on October 30.

Bullion prices rebounded after they recorded a sharp decline during October, falling Rs20,000 per tola from their monthly peak, including a Rs17,000 drop in just five consecutive trading sessions. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold increased by Rs3,001 to settle at Rs364,914, snapping a losing streak that has significantly reduced the value of gold within a matter of days.

Latest Gold Rates in Pakistan

Gold Price in Pakistan — October 2026

International Gold Prices

The stability in Pakistani market has coincided with international gold prices. The international gold rate remained unchanged at $4,031 per ounce.

Today Gold Rates in Pakistan – 18, 21, 24Karat Gold Price – 24 October 2026

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KARACHI – A woman blocked traffic on a major road near Johar Mor in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar as she involved in a heated confrontation following a collision between a rickshaw and her car.

Police said he incident took place on the previous morning when a rickshaw struck the woman’s car, causing damage to the vehicle.

The woman reportedly became angry following the collision and allegedly damaged the rickshaw and other vehicles at the scene.

 

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A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing the woman arguing at the roadside as a crowd gathered around the vehicles.

The woman sat in the rickshaw driver’s seat and repeatedly demanded the keys to her own car. The growing crowd and ensuing commotion disrupted traffic on the road connecting Rashid Minhas Road to Johar Mor.

The video also shows the woman attempting to stop traffic. At one point, when a passerby tried to move the car, she climbed onto its bonnet while the vehicle was moving. The man then pushed her off the vehicle, causing her to fall onto the road.

Later, police shifted the woman to Shahrah-e-Faisal police station where she apologised for her behaviour and assured the affected parties that she would compensate them for the losses caused by the altercation.

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has increased the cash transaction reporting threshold for banks from Rs2 million to Rs3 million, raising the limit by Rs1 million under the revised reporting requirements.

Under the new threshold, banks will be required to submit details of cash transactions exceeding Rs3 million to the Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU). Previously, reporting was mandatory for cash transactions exceeding Rs2 million.

The revision marks a change in the reporting limit applicable to banks as part of the country’s financial monitoring framework.

In a separate development, authorities have agreed to extend anti-money laundering powers to provincial anti-corruption bodies. However, the transfer of these powers will remain subject to the completion of relevant procedures and regulatory requirements.

The government has also decided to bring virtual assets within the country’s legal framework for combating money laundering.

Reports said the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has also been granted powers under the anti-money laundering law. The move forms part of broader efforts to incorporate virtual assets into the existing legal and regulatory framework for preventing financial crimes.

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ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Traffic Police has announced a special facility for college and university students, allowing them to obtain motorcycle driving licences without completing the usual 42-day learner period.

Under the initiative, eligible students will be able to acquire their motorcycle licences on the same day without waiting for the mandatory 42-day period to expire, according to Islamabad Traffic Police.

The special facility will remain available from November 1 to November 30, 2026, giving students a one-month window to benefit from the relaxed procedure.

Students wishing to obtain a motorcycle driving licence under this arrangement can visit the Traffic Headquarters in Islamabad to access the facility.

The initiative is aimed at making the licensing process more convenient for students by removing the waiting period requirement during the designated period.

Islamabad Traffic Police has advised eligible college and university students to take advantage of the facility while it remains available throughout November.

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LAHORE – Lahore police have arrested a suspect sharing an inappropriate video involving minors on social media.

According to a spokesperson for the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations, the case came to light after a man approached authorities with concerns over a video circulating online that allegedly showed his underage nephews engaged in inappropriate conduct.

Following the complaint, Garhi Shahu police registered a case and arrested a suspect. Officials believe additional individuals may have played a role in the video’s circulation, and an investigation is underway to establish their involvement.

The DIG Operations spokesperson said a formal communication had been sent to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), requesting assistance in analysing the arrested suspect’s digital evidence and identifying any other people connected to the case.

The spokesperson also expressed concern over a reported trend in which children are allegedly assigned criminal acts through social media and such activities are treated as challenges.

Police are continuing their investigation to determine how the video was produced and circulated and whether a wider network was involved.

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LAHORE – Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has been shifted from Kot Lakhpat Jail to a hospital after her health reportedly deteriorated during detention.

Her lawyer, Rana Mudassar Umar, said in a statement shared on social media that Noorain Niazi was taken to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology following a decline in her health while in jail.

The lawyer also appealed to the public to pray for her recovery.

According to Rana Mudassar Umar, the 70-year-old Noorain Niazi is being held in what he described as illegal detention. He further claimed that no member of her family was informed about her transfer to the hospital.

No further details about her medical condition or the circumstances surrounding her hospitalisation were provided in the statement.

Earlier this week, the Lahore High Court (LHC) disposed of a petition seeking the release of Imran Khan’s three sisters after the Punjab government confirmed that their detention had been extended for another month.

During the hearing, an assistant advocate general informed Justice Abher Gul Khan that the provincial authorities had approved an additional 30 days of detention for Aleema Khan, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi. The decision was taken following a recommendation from the Lahore deputy commissioner.

The government’s representative also presented a report on behalf of the provincial home secretary, informing the court that the latest detention orders had been issued on October 7.

The three sisters were taken into custody in September under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960, as the PTI prepared for a planned protest march towards Islamabad.

Their initial detention orders were issued for 30 days. According to the counsel representing the petitioner at an earlier hearing, Aleema Khan’s detention was due to end on October 19, while the detention periods for Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were scheduled to expire on October 20.

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THARPARKAR – Eight people including a pregnant woman were killed and four injured when a cylinder exploded inside a Pakistan Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) ambulance parked at a Basic Health Unit Plus in Dano Dhandhal, in the Nagarparkar area of Tharparkar district.

According to the assistant commissioner, the incident occurred when an oxygen cylinder was being replaced in the ambulance, triggering a fire and subsequent explosion.

The deceased included a pregnant woman, two attendants and four hospital staff members. The identities and details of the remaining victim were not provided in the available information.

The injured were shifted to Civil Hospital Mithi for treatment. Administrative officials, rescue personnel and health department teams reached the scene and began response operations.

In a separate incident in Multan, a woman and her two daughters died after a fire broke out on the second floor of a house near Adda Latifabad on Bosan Road.

According to Rescue 1122 officials, the second floor was occupied by tenants. Rescue teams rushed to the location after receiving information about the fire and launched relief operations.

However, the woman and her two daughters, who were inside a room, could not survive the incident.

Rescue officials said the fire was extinguished, while police also arrived at the scene following the incident.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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KARACHI – Pakistan gold bullion market witnessed positive trends in previous session as price of 24-karat gold opened at Rs425,536 per tola on October 29.

Bullion prices rebounded after they recorded a sharp decline during October, falling Rs20,000 per tola from their monthly peak, including a Rs17,000 drop in just five consecutive trading sessions. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold increased by Rs3,001 to settle at Rs364,914, snapping a losing streak that has significantly reduced the value of gold within a matter of days.

Latest Gold Rates in Pakistan

Gold Price in Pakistan — October 2026

International Gold Prices

The upward movement in Pakistan has coincided with increasing international gold prices, adding to pressure on the domestic bullion market. The international gold rate moved up by $35 per ounce to $4,031.

Today Gold Rates in Pakistan – 18, 21, 24Karat Gold Price – 24 October 2026

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ISLAMABAD – Internet users across Pakistan may experience slower connection speeds during peak hours until November 2, 2026 due to emergency maintenance work on the Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) submarine cable, according to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL).

The company said repair work has begun on the cable section between Italy and France, potentially affecting internet performance during busy periods. PTCL warned that users may experience a slight decline in service quality while the maintenance work continues.

The company has urged customers to remain patient and cooperate during the repair process.

The AAE-1 submarine cable is one of the key routes carrying Pakistan’s international internet traffic. Stretching approximately 25,000 kilometres, the cable system connects Southeast Asia with Europe through Egypt, with a landing point in Karachi.

Since the maintenance work is taking place on the European section of the cable, users may notice slower access to websites and online services hosted in European countries, particularly during evening peak hours.

However, the extent of the impact may vary depending on network traffic and the services being accessed.

This is not the first time that a fault or maintenance work involving the AAE-1 submarine cable has raised concerns among internet users in Pakistan.

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KASUR – Doctors left a towel inside a woman’s abdomen during surgery at a tehsil headquarters hospital in Chunian tehsil of Kasur.

The woman’s condition reportedly deteriorated after the operation, prompting her transfer to Lahore General Hospital for further treatment.

According to the affected woman, an ultrasound examination at Lahore General Hospital revealed the presence of a towel inside her abdomen.

She said doctors subsequently performed another operation and removed the towel.

The incident has drawn the attention of Deputy Commissioner Kasur and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, both of whom have taken notice of the matter.

Earlier, a woman died at Maryam Nawaz Hospital in Sargodha following alleged medical negligence.

Rescue sources said the woman had given birth to a baby girl a few days earlier.

Following her death, family members placed her body on Kot Momin Road and staged a protest, demanding action against those responsible.

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