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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1999, Rajendra Kumar, Indian actor (born 1921) passed away. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Pakistan’s Punjab Wanted To Track Citizens Like Criminals | Usama Khilji | Ali Javed | The Digi Pod

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July 8, 2026

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In this episode of DigiPod, Usama Khilji speaks to lawyer Ali Javed about Punjab’s controversial Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill 2026. The proposed law raised alarm over sweeping powers for bureaucracy-led committees, including electronic tracking, freezing bank accounts, confiscating passports, removing online presence and restricting movement. YT Chapters: 00:00 Punjab’s controversial bill 03:00 Power without trial 05:00 Vague offences 08:50 Trackers, accounts, CNICs 11:00 Colonial-era echoes 16:30 Social media control 20:30 How it reached assembly 24:40 Why it was withdrawn 28:00 Needed safeguards 30:40 Democracy and rights #Pakistan #Punjab #MaryamNawaz #DigitalRights #FreeSpeech #Surveillance #CivilLiberties #DigiPod #UsamaKhilji ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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Alt News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Fact check: Viral post falsely claims all accused in Delhi ISI spy network case are Muslims

A list naming seven individuals arrested in connection with an alleged Delhi-based spy network linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is being widely shared on social media following a June 16 NDTV report on the case. The names are Anas, Mohammad, Danish, Arif, Sabir, Khalid and Junaid. X user @Warlock_mohit amplified the claim by quoting []

The Tribune

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· Jul 3, 2026

Pakistan Deputy PM’s relative among 4 arrested in foreigners’ gangrape case in Lahore

A relative of a senior Pakistani politician was among four suspects arrested for the alleged gangrape of two foreigners in Lahore, police said on Friday. The suspects, identified as Muhammad Raza Dar, Hassan Raza, Sikandar Khan and Sajid Ali, were sent to five-day police remand by a Lahore court on Friday. Raza Dar, identified as []

DawnNews English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Senior Minister’s Relative Among Suspects In Foreign Women Case: Lahore Police | Dawn News English

Pakistani police have confirmed that a relative of a senior government minister is among the suspects in a high-profile case involving two foreign women in Lahore. Authorities say multiple suspects have been arrested, and investigators have been directed to treat all those involved equally under the law as the probe continues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #lahore #breakingnews #globalnews #law #justice #publicsafety #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

UrduPoint

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· Jun 21, 2026

Over 15,000 personnel deployed for Muharram security in Islamabad: IGP Rizvi

Over 15,000 personnel deployed for Muharram security in Islamabad: IGP Rizvi

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 3, 2026

Court remands two suspects for allegedly aiding bandits in Katsina

A Federal High Court in Kano State has ordered the remand of two Katsina State residents, Sani Mamman and Abubakar Umar, over allegations of aiding bandit activities. The defendants were arraigned on charges bordering on alleged support for bandits in violation of provisions of the Terrorism Prevention Act. According to the prosecution, Mamman, a resident [] Court remands two suspects for allegedly aiding bandits in Katsina

Times of India

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· Jul 3, 2026

Pakistan gang rape case: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's relative among four arrested over assault on two foreign women

Pakistani authorities have apprehended four individuals, including a relative of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in connection with the alleged gang rape of two foreign women in Lahore. The victims, from the Netherlands and Venezuela, reportedly met the main accused, Muhammad Raza Dar, during a cryptocurrency venture in Singapore. They were allegedly abducted and assaulted after arriving in Pakistan for business purposes. Investigations are ongoing.

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Related coverage for "Pakistan’s Punjab Wanted To Track Citizens Like Criminals | Usama Khilji | Ali Javed | The Digi Pod": Alt News — Fact check: Viral post falsely claims all accused in Delhi ISI spy network case are Muslims. The Tribune — Pakistan Deputy PM’s relative among 4 arrested in foreigners’ gangrape case in Lahore. DawnNews English — Senior Minister’s Relative Among Suspects In Foreign Women Case: Lahore Police | Dawn News English. UrduPoint — Over 15,000 personnel deployed for Muharram security in Islamabad: IGP Rizvi. Daily Post Nigeria — Court remands two suspects for allegedly aiding bandits in Katsina. Times of India — Pakistan gang rape case: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's relative among four arrested over assault on two foreign women