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21/10/2024

In an unprecedented gesture, a Japanese police chief issued a formal apology on Monday to Iwao Hakamada, who endured nearly five decades of incarceration following a wrongful conviction, *The Independent* reported.

Hakamada, now 88 years old, was originally sentenced to death based on evidence later revealed to have been fabricated by law enforcement and prosecutors. Last month, a retrial conclusively exonerated him, marking the end of his protracted struggle for vindication.

Shizuoka Prefectural Police Chief Takayoshi Tsuda personally visited Hakamada’s residence to convey profound regret for the grave injustices committed during the flawed investigation.

“We extend our sincere apologies for the immense psychological trauma and hardship you have endured over the course of 58 years,” Tsuda expressed, offering a deep bow as a gesture of remorse.

Hakamada’s wrongful conviction, rooted in a confession forcibly extracted through brutal interrogations, kept him languishing on death row until his acquittal was officially affirmed earlier this month.

In his statement, Tsuda pledged that future investigations would be conducted with heightened diligence, ensuring that similar miscarriages of justice are averted.

21/10/2024

The coalition government faces a critical 30-hour window to appoint a new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) following the enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This amendment mandates that the appointment of the incoming CJP must be completed no later than three days prior to the incumbent’s retirement.

With Justice Qazi Faez Isa set to retire on October 25, 2024, the deadline for finalizing his successor is October 22 at midnight, in accordance with the newly introduced law.

The 26th Amendment redefines the CJP's tenure, limiting it to a maximum of three years or until the judge reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first. President Asif Ali Zardari ratified the amendment into law upon the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the early hours of Monday.

Under the revised framework, the appointment of the Chief Justice will no longer adhere strictly to the principle of seniority. Instead, the selection will be made from among the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court, offering the government more discretion in determining the future head of the judiciary.

21/10/2024

PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat has leveled serious accusations against certain party lawmakers, alleging that they compromised the party’s core principles and eroded public trust during the voting process on the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

While addressing the media, Marwat asserted that some members concocted false narratives about threats to their families as a means of rationalizing their misconduct. He suggested that these fabricated accounts served as a pretext to mask behavior that was both unjustifiable and contrary to the party’s ideals.

19/10/2024

PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat has clarified that the party has not officially postponed any public gatherings. However, tensions have heightened following the earlier postponement of the Islamabad rally in March.

In a video shared on his X account, Marwat reaffirmed the party’s commitment to spearheading protests in Islamabad, emphasizing that its supporters remain steadfast in their resolve. He further suggested that Imran Khan had been misinformed, implying that Marwat sought acknowledgment for the party’s recent initiatives.

18/10/2024

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Cell has initiated legal proceedings against multiple YouTubers and journalists, alleging their involvement in the propagation of false information concerning a purported assault on a female student at a private college in Lahore, according to *The News*.

The Cyber Crime division is advancing charges related to the dissemination of misleading content, which reportedly fueled public anxiety and unrest. Further developments regarding the investigation remain undisclosed as authorities continue to withhold specific details on its progress.

18/10/2024

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the allocation of 30,000 scholarships under the prestigious *Honhaar Scholarship Programme*, aimed at supporting high-achieving students across the province.

Today marks the final opportunity for students to register for this transformative initiative, valued at Rs130 billion, which was launched under the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Information desks have been strategically placed across universities to assist applicants, while scholarships will be distributed across 68 diverse academic disciplines.

Aligned with Maryam Nawaz’s visionary agenda, the program will annually benefit 30,000 students. Eligible candidates include those enrolled in 50 public-sector universities throughout Punjab, with coverage extending to four- or five-year undergraduate degrees. The eligibility criteria heavily emphasize academic merit, with 30% weightage given to matriculation marks and 70% to intermediate scores.

The scholarship scheme offers full tuition coverage, providing financial relief to students from families with an annual income below Rs300,000. Applicants must be under the age of 22 and citizens of Punjab. Students pursuing professional degrees such as MBBS and BDS are also eligible for this opportunity. Interested students must submit their applications through the official portal—*honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk*—before the registration deadline closes today, October 18.

17/10/2024

The Punjab government has officially declared a holiday for all private and public universities, as well as colleges across the province, on Friday (tomorrow). This announcement was made through an official notification.

Additionally, the government has invoked Section 144 throughout the province, imposing it for a period of two days, specifically on October 18 and 19, as outlined in the directive issued on Thursday.

17/10/2024

On Thursday, police detained over 200 individuals following a student protest that escalated into violence in the Dhoke Gangal area of the city.

The demonstrators, rallying against the reported r**e of a female college student in Lahore, stormed a hostel, vandalizing the property and damaging vehicles on-site. The protestors also engaged in stone-pelting, further intensifying the unrest.

In response, law enforcement deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd and managed to evacuate faculty members and staff, who had initially been trapped within the building amid the chaos.

17/10/2024

The commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, issued a stern warning to Israel on Thursday, cautioning against retaliatory strikes on the Islamic Republic in response to a recent missile barrage. His remarks come as Israel intensifies its operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, raising concerns over the potential escalation of a broader conflict.

Heightened tensions follow the October 1 missile attack, which Iran launched in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian-affiliated militants. Addressing Israel directly in a televised speech, Salami declared, “If you initiate any aggression against any point, we will retaliate with precision and inflict severe damage on the corresponding point of your territory.” He further emphasized Iran’s capabilities, asserting that the country is fully equipped to breach Israel's defensive systems.

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16/10/2024

Following the preliminary findings of a high-level committee constituted by the Punjab government to investigate the alleged r**e of a first-year female student at a private college, the police have officially registered a First Information Report (FIR) at the Defence A Police Station. The FIR addresses the dissemination of misinformation and unverified reports on social media platforms.

The case has been lodged under Section 20 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016. According to the FIR, the allegation of the student’s r**e gained widespread attention online, prompting inquiries among students to verify the incident. However, both the student and her parents categorically denied that any such event had occurred.

The report further indicates that the parents disclosed their daughter sustained a severe injury after a fall at home on October 2. Following the incident, she received medical treatment at Lahore General Hospital and Ittefaq Hospital, with doctors advising 15 days of complete bed rest.

The FIR emphasizes that the student had not attended college or visited any other location after the injury, underscoring that the spread of false information caused significant harm to the family's reputation.

16/10/2024

A high-level committee constituted by the Punjab government has released its preliminary report concerning the alleged r**e of a first-year female student at a private college in Lahore, *The News* reported.

On Tuesday, the committee, headed by the Home Secretary, convened a three-hour meeting with the purported victim and her parents at their residence. During this session, they recorded the family’s testimony and obtained further statements from 36 individuals, including senior officials such as Lahore DIG Operations Faisal Kamran and the college principal, Dr. Saadia Javed.

The alleged victim and her family unequivocally stated that the student sustained injuries from an accidental fall from her bed at home on October 2. They disclosed that she received medical treatment at various healthcare facilities, including General Hospital and the Brain and Spine Clinic in Cantt, and was ultimately discharged from Ittefaq Hospital, Model Town, on October 11. The family categorically denied any occurrence of r**e and voiced their concerns about the circulation of false narratives on social media platforms.

Additionally, they requested the authorities to initiate legal proceedings under the Cyber Crime Act against individuals responsible for spreading disinformation. The committee included prominent representatives from the education sector to ensure a comprehensive inquiry.

# # # FIA's Investigation and Public Protests

In parallel, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has constituted a seven-member task force to investigate the dissemination of disinformation regarding the alleged assault. Protests against the spread of false information have also erupted, further intensifying public scrutiny over the incident.

16/10/2024

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has alleged that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) orchestrated a fabricated narrative surrounding a purported r**e incident at a Lahore college.

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, she clarified that the event reported on October 10 involved a young girl who had been hospitalized due to an accidental fall. However, this incident was deliberately distorted and falsely propagated as a case of sexual assault.

Maryam further disclosed that authorities had engaged with the girl's mother, who expressed outrage and demanded that those responsible for disseminating this falsehood be held accountable. She emphasized that the incident was manipulated on social media platforms, where misleading stories were crafted to provoke students and mobilize them for a campaign fueled by deception and disinformation.

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