Additional District and Sessions Judge Irfan Ahmed Sheikh issued a written order, granting both accused interim pre-arrest bail against surety bonds of Rs50,000 each and extending the relief until June 24.

According to the court order, the accused argued that they had been nominated in the case on the basis of mala fide intentions and false allegations. They told the court that they feared arrest and had therefore sought interim bail.

The court directed both accused to join the investigation and ensure their attendance at every hearing of the case.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case against Chadhar and his wife on the complaint of actress Momina Iqbal. The matter remains under investigation.

Meanwhile, a statement submitted by Chadhar to the NCCIA has surfaced, outlining his version of events.

In the statement, he claimed that he first met Momina Iqbal in 2020 and that the two later developed a close relationship.

Chadhar stated that they travelled together within Pakistan and abroad and that he bore all related expenses.

He further claimed that he ended the relationship in 2025 after learning of the actress’s prior marriage.

The lawmaker also alleged that he provided financial assistance to Momina Iqbal and her sister on various occasions.

During the investigation, he reportedly claimed that Rs8.3 million had been transferred to Momina’s accounts at different times.

He further alleged that her sister, Rimsha, received 10,000 Australian dollars through blackmail and that he had also paid 13,000 Australian dollars towards her university fee.

Chadhar additionally alleged that certain individuals threatened to release photographs and videos.

He maintained that there were contradictions in the complaints submitted to the NCCIA and police and described the allegations against him as baseless.

The investigation into the case is continuing, while the accused have secured interim pre-arrest bail from the Lahore sessions court.

A three-member SC bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar announced a unanimous verdict.

Arguing before the court, defence lawyer Khawaja Haris maintained that Zahir Jaffer was not mentally sound at the time of the incident, saying he had been receiving treatment for conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression.

The bench, however, pressed for more than just claims, asking the defence to produce clear medical evidence, including when treatment began, who treated him, and detailed records to support the argument.

The bench asked when the treatment began, which doctors were involved, and whether treatment was ongoing at the time of the incident.

The court also raised questions over a letter submitted from a London clinic and pointed out inconsistencies in the defence’s arguments.

Khawaja Haris further argued that the prosecution had not conducted a drug test of the convict and that there had been media pressure during the trial proceedings.

Justice Hashim Kakar observed that courts do not decide cases under pressure from media reports or social media.

The defence also requested leniency in sentencing instead of a retrial; however, the court noted that the matter relating to the formation of a medical board had already been conclusively settled, and the defence had failed to substantiate its claim effectively.

After completion of arguments, the bench dismissed the review petition and upheld the death sentence awarded to Zahir Jaffer in the case.

According to Rescue 1122 officials, the incident occurred late on Monday night when the roof of a room caved in, trapping seven children beneath the debris.

Rescue teams launched an operation and recovered all seven children from the rubble.

Six of them were pronounced dead, while one injured girl was shifted to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Alpuri for treatment.

Officials said the deceased children were between four and 15 years old.

The victims included five girls and one boy, although earlier reports had put the toll at four girls and two boys.

The cause of the roof collapse was not immediately known.

Two fatalities had been confirmed after ​the tank containing “white liquor” — a chemical ​solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide ⁠used in making paper pulp — imploded ​at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on Tuesday.

The ​search for the missing carried on through the week as recovery crews worked through debris in indoor ​areas and flew drones over the perimeter ​of the site, said Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue’s deputy ‌chief, ⁠Kurt Stitch.

The ruptured tank contained about 900,000 gallons (3.4 million litres) of white liquor, and tests confirmed that contamination entered the nearby ​Columbia River, officials ​have ⁠said, although no “negative health impacts” had been detected on air quality ​or the city of Longview’s drinking ​water.

Nippon ⁠Paper Industries, Japan’s second-biggest paper manufacturer by sales, acquired the Longview plant from Seattle-based timber ⁠company ​Weyerhaeuser for $225 million and established ​the wholly owned subsidiary Nippon Dynawave Packaging in 2016.

Fans had gathered in the French capital to celebrate PSG’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest, marking the French club’s consecutive Champions League triumph.

Around 20,000 people assembled on the Champs-Élysées, while others marched along avenues near the Arc de Triomphe, setting off flares and blaring car horns.

Paris police reported that smaller groups caused disturbances in multiple locations, vandalising shops, setting fires, and even attempting to storm a police station in the upscale 8th Arrondissement.

By 10pm, 45 people had been taken into custody. One police officer was injured during the unrest.

Authorities also contained a crowd of approximately 1,000 people near PSG’s stadium in the 16th Arrondissement, clearing barricades made from bicycles.

The main ring road surrounding Paris was briefly blockaded by demonstrators before police dispersed the crowd.

The incidents come nearly a year after PSG’s first Champions League title, when violent celebrations in Paris led to more than 500 arrests nationwide and 201 people injured.

For Saturday’s celebrations, the city was on heightened alert, with thousands of officers deployed to manage the crowds.

PSG’s victory denied Arsenal what would have been their first Champions League title in the club’s 140-year history, following their first Premier League triumph in 22 years.

While the win sparked jubilation among fans, it also highlighted the challenges of managing large-scale celebrations in Paris.

According to rescue sources, five children were swimming in the pond when they got into difficulty.

Four of them drowned, while one child was rescued alive.

Rescue 1122 personnel rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the incident and recovered the children from the pond and shifted them to a hospital.

Officials said the deceased children were between five and eight years old. Two of the victims were brothers.

Rescue authorities added that all of the children involved in the incident, including the survivor, were Afghan refugees.

An investigation into the incident is underway.

Meta agreed to ‌pay the most at $9 million in the bellwether case for school districts, according to documents that reveal financial terms for the first time, as terms of the deals had not been disclosed in court.

The operator of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp settled the case brought by Breathitt County School District on May 21, a few weeks before a planned June trial, following settlements by ​co-defendants Snap Inc, YouTube parent Alphabet and TikTok parent ByteDance.

The settlements did not require the companies to admit liability and included no ​agreements to make changes to the social media platforms.

The companies have denied the allegations and say they take extensive steps ⁠to keep teens and young users safe on their platforms.

YouTube agreed to pay $2.01 million to settle the case, and Snap and TikTok agreed to pay $8 ​million each, according to copies of the settlements.

YouTube also agreed to provide the ​district with special training on Google Classroom and other products.

Representatives for Meta, YouTube and Snapchat said in separate statements that the companies had resolved the case amicably and continue to focus on tools and features meant to keep users safe on their platforms.

Representatives for TikTok did not respond to a request for comment.

Attorneys for the plaintiffs also did not ​respond to a request for comment.

They have previously said that their focus is now on pursuing similar claims brought by 1,200 other school districts.

Bigger school districts also suing

The Breathitt school district, which is in a rural county in Appalachia, accused the companies of designing their platforms to keep young users hooked, driving ‌anxiety, depression ⁠and self-harm among students and leaving schools to deal with the consequences.

The school district was seeking over $60 million to cover the costs of counteracting social media’s impact on students’ mental health and to fund a 15-year mental health programme to mitigate the problem.

It had also asked for a court order requiring the companies to modify their platforms to reduce addictive features.

Breathitt’s case was slated to be the first among the school districts’ cases, which have been consolidated ​in federal court in California, to go ​to trial.

Judges and attorneys often ⁠use bellwether verdicts to assess the potential value of remaining claims and guide settlement talks.

Breathitt is a small district that serves about 1,600 students across six schools, according to federal data, but the litigation also includes far larger ​districts.

Tucson Unified School District in Arizona, a district of about 40,000 students whose case is scheduled to go to ​trial in February, ⁠is seeking more than $1.1 billion to fund a 15-year mental health programme, plus over $100 million in compensation for the time teachers and staff have spent managing social media’s impact.

The Los Angeles Unified School District and the New York City public school system — together serving more than 1.2 million students — have also sued.

Meta has warned investors that ⁠legal and ​regulatory blowback in the European Union and the US over youth social media issues “could significantly ​impact our business and financial results.”

More than 3,300 lawsuits involving addiction claims against social media companies are pending in California state court.

Another 2,400 cases brought by individuals, municipalities and states, as ​well as the school districts, are pending in the California federal court.

According to the CTD, the arrested suspects were identified as Allah Dino, son of Ghulam Muhammad, and Faraz Ahmed alias Toto.

Officials said both men are linked to the banned Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army.

Authorities said weapons and explosives were recovered during the raid, and cases have been registered against the suspects under the Explosives Act and anti-terrorism laws.

CTD officials said Faraz Ahmed alias Toto was already wanted in multiple cases and is accused of planning attacks on sensitive installations.

Investigators said the suspect had also confessed to involvement in various operations carried out with his associates.

Officials further alleged that he was involved in the firing incident at the Chinese Dental Clinic in Karachi’s Saddar area, in which a doctor was killed and two others were injured.

Sources said the bodies and injured were shifted to Mardan Medical Complex for medico-legal procedures and treatment.

The deceased and injured passengers belonged to different districts, the sources added.

Motorway Police said rescue teams reached the site immediately after the accident.

According to preliminary investigations, the crash occurred due to the negligence of the van driver, who rammed the vehicle into the bus parked along a road from behind.

According to officials, more than 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to secure 222 cattle markets across the province, with additional measures in place to ensure the safety of buyers and traders.

The Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police has ordered action against illegal cattle markets and unauthorised sale points, while also directing officials to implement an effective patrol plan to curb criminal activity.

In Lahore, over 600 police personnel have been deployed at six designated cattle markets.

Police Response Units and patrol teams have also been activated around these sites to maintain security.

Officials said comprehensive security arrangements have been made for traders and buyers, and only officially approved cattle markets are allowed to operate.

In Sheikhupura, 150 personnel have been assigned to 23 cattle markets, while 525 officers are deployed across 44 markets in the Gujranwala region.

In Rawalpindi, more than 340 police personnel have been deployed to secure 22 cattle markets, and in Sargodha, 170 officers are on duty at 22 locations.

In Faisalabad, over 538 police personnel will provide security at 19 cattle markets, while in Multan, around 480 officers are providing security at 20 markets.

In Sahiwal, over 230 personnel have been deployed across 11 cattle markets, while in Bahawalpur, more than 410 officers have been assigned to 29 markets.

In Dera Ghazi Khan, over 210 personnel have been deployed to provide security at 26 cattle markets.

According to a CTD spokesperson, a total of 58 intelligence-based operations were carried out in Lahore, Sahiwal, Multan, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhang, Chiniot, and Mianwali.

During the operations, a high-profile militant linked to the Fitna Al Khawarij group was arrested in Lahore, officials said.

The officials said that the suspect belonged to the former tribal areas.

Explosives, including an improvised explosive device (IED), four detonators, eight safety fuse wires, and 15 feet of coil were recovered during the raids.

Authorities also seized stickers, literature of the banned organisations, and cash from the suspects.

The arrested individuals were identified as Mukhtar Ahmed, Younus, Feroz Khan, Wali, Owais, Farman, Momin, Adnan, Raja Faisal, Raza Khan, Ghulam Shabbir, Rao Sajid, and Mukhtar Shah.

Officials said the detained suspects were allegedly planning to target offices of law enforcement agencies.

The CTD further stated that 1,487 combing operations were conducted across Punjab during the current week, during which 53,335 individuals were questioned, and 168 suspects were detained.

The department said it is committed to its goal of a “safe Punjab” and is determined to eliminate terrorism from the province.

The accused was produced before the court at the Karachi Judicial Complex amid tight security during hearings related to murder and narcotics cases registered against her.

During the proceedings, investigating officers and prosecutors argued that further interrogation of the suspect was required to uncover details of an alleged narcotics network and sought an extension in physical remand.

The prosecution told the court that riders linked to Pinky had already been arrested in cases registered at Boat Basin and Defence police stations, while the suspect herself had remained absconding in the cases for some time.

Prosecutors maintained that further custody was essential to complete investigations into the alleged drug network and related criminal activities.

However, the court rejected the police plea and ordered that the accused be shifted to jail on judicial remand in all pending cases.

The court also directed investigating officers to submit challans in the cases at the next hearing and complete investigations within the stipulated time to allow trial proceedings to move forward.

Police officials said the suspect was brought to the Judicial Complex under extraordinary security arrangements, with heavy police deployment in and around the area.

Authorities also imposed restrictions on journalists entering the Judicial Complex during the hearing, while security around the Central Jail and adjoining areas was placed on high alert.

According to police, more than 16 cases have been registered against Pinky at various police stations across Karachi, including charges related to murder, drug trafficking, illegal weapons possession and other serious offences.

Investigators said cases against the accused are registered at Darakhshan, Gizri, Baghdadi, Garden, Boat Basin and Defence police stations, while investigations into the alleged narcotics network remain underway.

According to police sources, DIG South Asad Raza formally wrote to the FIA requesting technical support in the ongoing investigation against the accused and her associates.

The letter stated that Anmol’s accomplices allegedly received and transferred money through various bank accounts, raising suspicions of financial transactions linked to illegal activities.

Police said the case involves cyber and banking transactions, requiring specialised technical expertise and forensic assistance from the FIA.

Karachi police also requested the FIA to initiate a formal inquiry and appoint officers to assist in the investigation.

The letter noted that three cases have been registered against Anmol alias Pinky at Garden and Baghdadi police stations.

Investigators said the accused is facing inquiries under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, illegal weapons charges and murder-related provisions.

Authorities suspect the accused may be part of a wider narcotics and financial crime network, while further investigations are underway.

The move highlights growing pressure worldwide on Big Tech to do more to address the negative impacts of social media, particularly for ​children and vulnerable users.

The complaints, filed by the European ​Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and 29 of its members in 27 ⁠European countries, were submitted to the European Commission and national ​regulators under the Digital Services Act, which requires large online platforms ​to do more to tackle illegal and harmful content.

“Meta, TikTok and Google not only fail to pro-actively remove fraudulent ads but also do little when ​being notified about such scams,” BEUC Director General Agustín Reyna ​said in a statement.

“If they fail to address the financial scams circulating on ‌their ⁠platforms, fraudsters will continue to reach millions of European consumers daily, leaving people at risk of losing hundreds to thousands of euros to fraud,” he said.

There was no immediate response from the ​companies to an ​email request for ⁠comment.

The consumer groups said they reported nearly 900 ads suspected of breaching EU laws between December ​last year and March this year but the ​platforms ⁠only took down 27% of the ads and 52% of the reports were rejected or ignored.

The groups urged regulators to investigate whether ⁠the companies ​were complying with the rules and ​to impose fines for breaches.

DSA fines can reach as much as 6% of a ​company’s global annual turnover.

The interrogation is being carried out by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) into Anmol Pinky’s drug network, officials said.

The sources revealed that investigators sought details of police officers allegedly under Pinky’s protection and compiled a list of officers and officials suspected of accepting bribes.

According to the sources, 12 police officers, including personnel from Karachi’s South Zone, have been identified as allegedly involved in receiving bribes.

The SIU is preparing to re-interrogate one of Anmol Pinky’s aides, Samir, and will seek an extension of his remand from the court.

Authorities said Anmol Pinky is believed to have used Samir’s bank and anonymous accounts for transactions, and recent investigations revealed a withdrawal of Rs900,000 from one of Samir’s accounts.

The investigation has also identified 35 online riders connected to Anmol Pinky’s network, 10 of whom are reportedly from Punjab.

Out of 25 alleged drug-supplying riders, 17 have already been arrested, while operations to apprehend the remaining suspects are ongoing.

DIG South Asad Raza ordered the removal of the police personnel, who had reportedly remained posted at specific police stations in District South for a long period through recommendations and influence.

Investigations and confidential reports identified misconduct and disciplinary violations by these personnel, prompting the action.

The dismissed officials include Head Constable Muhammad Hanif, Police Constable Ijaz Khan, Head Constable Babar, Constable Masroor Ahmed, Constable Raja Haroon, Constable Zahid Ali, Head Constable Babaruddin, Constable Mir Hassan, Constable Shaukat Ali, Head Constable Omar Saeed, Constable Zaid Jamshed, Constable Rahim, Constable Mir Hamza, Head Constable Abdul Sattar, Head Constable Naeemullah, Constable Shadi Khan, Head Constable Qaiser Mansoor, Constable Muhammad Amir, Constable Muhammad Arsalan and Constable Ghiyas Ahmed.

According to the notification, all removed personnel have been directed to report to their respective offices.

The report said organised drug trafficking networks are active in seven districts of Karachi, with District South having the highest number of alleged dealers at 45.

Among those named in the report are Anmol alias Pinky, who is accused of large-scale online drug trafficking within the limits of Darakhshan police station, Sameera alias Baby in the Sadar police station area, and Lal Jan, along with Mehrunnas alias Babel in Site A.

According to the report, three alleged drug dealers were identified in District City, two in Malir, five in West, four in East, four in Kemari and seven in Central district.

The report further claimed that women are also actively involved in the network, while some suspects belong to other provinces.

Authorities said drugs, including ice, crystal and weed, are allegedly being supplied to students in schools, colleges and universities through online channels.

The sources said law enforcement agencies have intensified surveillance and operations in response to the growing trend of online drug trafficking in Karachi.

According to the prosecution, the remand will last until May 22, covering all four cases registered against her.

The remand has been granted for cases, including those filed in Darakhshan and Guzri police stations, among others.

Meanwhile, police investigators revealed that Anmol Pinky’s network used the name of a popular online shopping brand for drug distribution.

An investigative committee has submitted its report to the Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP).

According to sources, the report names several police officers and personnel who are accused of negligence or having possible links to Anmol Pinky’s drug network.

The report, prepared by DIG West Irfan Baloch, has been sent to the IGP and Karachi Police Chief. Statements from more than ten police officers were recorded during the investigation, and disciplinary action has been recommended against some personnel.

The report pointed out major procedural lapses, including the provision of a mobile phone to the accused during court appearances — a clear violation of security protocols.

The investigators were also able to track communications between Anmol Pinky and a police officer from Garden Police Station with messages shared on WhatsApp.

The sources also revealed that Anmol Pinky’s network allegedly used a well-known online shopping brand to sell methamphetamine, employing the brand’s packaging to avoid suspicion.

A secret video recorded months ago shows a customer receiving a parcel from a delivery rider, who reportedly earned Rs500 per delivery.

Most riders were unaware that the parcels contained drugs. During one operation, authorities opened a parcel to find methamphetamine inside.

Police officials stated that the investigation is being expanded to include all individuals involved in the online drug distribution network.

Speaking at a press conference, Sindh IGP Javed Odho said Anmol Pinky’s network involves several credible names and that many more individuals could be linked to her operations.

He urged the public not to glamorise Anmol Pinky, emphasising that her activities were mostly based in Lahore.

“Through the cooperation of the Sindh government, we have been working to eradicate narcotics and have apprehended over a thousand criminals,” said Odho.

“Those involved in drugs will not be spared. Combating narcotics is the responsibility of every citizen.”

Odho added that a task force is being established, and citizens are encouraged to provide information and testify in court.

He noted that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been involved in investigating bank transactions linked to Anmol Pinky, highlighting that there may be multiple accounts.

He confirmed that several cases have been registered against Anmol Pinky, including cases with the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF).

Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka, who announced the reserved verdict, also imposed a fine of Rs2 million on the convict.

Umar Hayat, who hailed from Faisalabad, was accused of opening fire on 17-year-old Sana Yusuf on June 3 after entering her home in Islamabad’s Sector G-13.

The late TikTok star was popular for her social media presence, with approximately 800,000 followers on TikTok and around 500,000 followers on Instagram.

The court held more than 50 hearings in the case. The investigation report listed 31 witnesses, of whom 27 gave statements in court.

The victim’s mother and paternal aunt also appeared as eyewitnesses during the trial.

The court formally framed charges against the accused on September 20, and the first prosecution witness recorded their statement on September 25.

In a unanimous verdict on Monday, the jury in Oakland, California, federal court said Musk ‌brought his case too late.

The jury deliberated for less than two hours.

The three-week trial had widely been seen as a critical moment for the future of OpenAI and artificial intelligence generally, both in how it should be used and who should benefit from it.

The verdict simplifies the path for OpenAI to proceed with a possible initial public offering that could value the business at $1 trillion.

But OpenAI’s public face, Chief Executive Sam Altman, must also address the challenges to his reputation from some extremely personal testimony during ​the trial, including multiple witnesses describing him as a liar.

Musk said he will appeal, repeating his claim that Altman and OpenAI President Greg Brockman viewed OpenAI as a means to great wealth.

“Altman & ​Brockman did in fact enrich themselves by stealing a charity. The only question is WHEN they did it!” Musk posted on X.

“Creating a precedent to loot ⁠charities is incredibly destructive to charitable giving in America.”

US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who oversaw the trial, said in court after the verdict that Musk may face an uphill battle in an appeal because ​whether the statute of limitations ran out before he sued was a factual issue.

“There’s a substantial amount of evidence to support the jury’s finding, which is why I was prepared to dismiss on the spot,” the ​judge said.

Musk invested in OpenAI

In his lawsuit, Musk accused OpenAI, Altman and Brockman of manipulating him into giving $38 million, then going behind his back by attaching a for-profit business to its original nonprofit and accepting tens of billions of dollars from Microsoft and other investors.

Marc Toberoff, a lawyer for Musk, said the verdict could encourage other startups that begin as nonprofits but have greater ambitions to raise money, create for-profit entities to scale, and make their officers and directors rich.

“It’s a ​brand new formula for Silicon Valley,” he told reporters.

OpenAI was founded by Altman, Musk and several others in 2015.

Musk left its board in 2018, and OpenAI set up a for-profit business the next year.

Musk ​has since founded his own artificial intelligence startup, xAI, which is now part of his SpaceX rocket and satellite company.

OpenAI countered that it was Musk who saw dollar signs and waited too long to claim OpenAI breached its founding ‌agreement to build ⁠safe artificial intelligence to benefit humanity.

Musk had a three-year statute of limitations to sue, and OpenAI’s lawyers said his August 2024 lawsuit came too late because he knew several years earlier about OpenAI’s growth plans.

Bill Savitt, a lawyer for OpenAI, told reporters after the verdict that Musk’s lawsuit was an “after-the-fact contrivance that bears no relationship to reality,” and a “hypocritical attempt to sabotage a competitor.”

Jurors, he said, “kicked it exactly where it belongs, which is to the side.”

Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush, said the verdict removed a significant overhang to a potential OpenAI IPO.

“This is a huge win for Altman and OpenAI despite the scrapes and bruises on Altman’s persona ​and leadership,” he said.

Monday’s verdict followed 11 days of ​testimony and arguments, where Musk’s and Altman’s ⁠credibility came under repeated attack.

Microsoft had faced an aiding-and-abetting claim. A Microsoft executive testified that the company has spent more than $100 billion on its partnership with OpenAI.

“The facts and the timeline in this case have long been clear, and we welcome the jury’s decision to dismiss these claims as untimely,” a Microsoft spokesperson said.

Candour, credibility at issue

People use AI for myriad purposes such as education, facial recognition, financial advice, journalism, legal research, medical diagnoses, and harmful deepfakes.

Many people express distrust ​of the technology and worry it ⁠could displace people from their jobs.

Each side accused the other of being more interested in money than serving the public.

Musk said OpenAI failed to prioritise AI’s safety, and wrongfully tried to enrich investors and insiders at the nonprofit’s expense.

He also said Microsoft knew all along that OpenAI cared more about money than being altruistic.

Steven Molo, another Musk lawyer, reminded jurors in his closing argument that several witnesses questioned Altman’s candour or branded him a liar, ⁠and that Altman ​did not give an unqualified yes when asked during the trial if he was completely trustworthy.

“Sam Altman’s credibility is directly at ​issue,” Molo said.

“If you don’t believe him, they cannot win.”

Sarah Eddy, another lawyer for the OpenAI defendants, accused Musk and his legal team in her closing argument of resorting to “sound bites and irrelevant false accusations.”

SpaceX is preparing an IPO that could exceed OpenAI’s in size.

The US Justice Department on Monday moved to drop charges accusing Adani and associates of paying bribes to secure power supply contracts ​in India, while Adani Enterprises separately settled alleged Iran sanctions violations ​tied to liquefied petroleum gas imports.

Shares of the group’s flagship, ⁠Adani Enterprises, rose 1.67% in pre-open trade and extended gains to trade ​2.06% higher at 2,475.30 rupees.

In November last year, US prosecutors accused Gautam ​Adani and associates of agreeing to pay $265 million in bribes to Indian officials to secure approvals for solar power projects and misleading US investors about the group’s anti-corruption practices.

Separately, ​the US Treasury Department on Monday said Adani Enterprises had agreed to ​pay $275 million to resolve alleged sanctions violations tied to liquefied petroleum gas imports from Iran.

The ‌company ⁠has ceased LPG imports into India and created a compliance leadership role to ensure adherence to Treasury guidance.

The resolution of the US cases came after Adani’s attorney, who is also a personal attorney to US President Donald ​Trump, said last month ​that the group ⁠planned to invest $10 billion in the United States but could not proceed while the cases remained unresolved, according ​to a source familiar with the matter.

The ports-to-power conglomerate has ​faced governance-related ⁠concerns since short seller Hindenburg Research’s 2023 report alleged stock manipulation and improper use of offshore tax havens.

Adani Group has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

He was caught smuggling 90 kg of cocaine in the lining of the doors of the lorry, which was carrying 28 pallets of clothing belonging to Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims, the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said.

Jakub Jan Konkel, 40, was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison by a UK court on Monday following an NCA investigation.

Konkel was stopped by UK border forces as the lorry arrived in eastern England from the Netherlands last September.

“The truck had been specially adapted and a hide constructed in the skin of the rear trailer doors,” the NCA said in a statement.

“Organised crime groups use corrupt drivers like Konkel to move Class A drugs often hidden on entirely legitimate loads such as this,” NCA operations manager Paul Orchard said.

“The detection and investigation have removed a significant amount of cocaine whose profits are lost to the crime group behind the smuggling attempt, and with Konkel they’ve lost an important enabler.”

Anmol Pinky was produced before the Judicial Magistrate South at the Karachi Judicial Complex in connection with a murder case registered at the Baghdadi police station.

During the hearing, Anmol accused the police of torturing her.

The court inquired whether she had previously reported the torture and whether her lawyer had requested a medical examination.

Anmol told the court that she had been beaten, claiming multiple investigating officers were involved in the alleged torture.

When the accused tried to name some important and influential figures in connection with her case, the police officers present there raised a noise and muffled her voice.

The court reserved its decision on the police request for Anmol’s physical remand.

Prior to the hearing, the investigating officer barred Anmol from speaking in court, stating that she was in police custody, adding that she should consult her lawyer.

The judicial magistrate instructed journalists to leave the courtroom, allowing only lawyers associated with the case to remain inside.

Heated scenes were witnessed during the hearing as plainclothes officials scuffled with media persons, pushing them and causing a commotion inside the courtroom.

According to police officials, the accident occurred near Kathore on the M-9 Motorway when a speeding dumper lost control and struck the parked police vehicle.

Inspector Sahib Khan and mobile driver Wajid died on the spot.

Inspector Sahib Khan was a resident of Karachi’s Bhains Colony, but originally hailed from Naushero Feroz.

He was the father of nine children.

Driver Wajid, originally from Shikarpur, was the resident of Memon Goth. He is survived by one son and three daughters.

Wajid had been serving the police for the past 10 years.

According to the SSP Malir, the dumper driver, identified as Shahabuddin, has been taken into custody.

In his preliminary statement, the driver admitted that he dozed off while driving, causing the collision.

Motorway authorities said the dumper was en route to Karachi from Nooriabad when the driver lost control and collided with the police van parked alongside the road.

The martyred officers were on duty providing security to buyers travelling to the nearby cattle market.

Senior police officials rushed to the scene after receiving the report and launched investigations and legal proceedings.

Earlier, the authorities had planned to present Anmol Pinky in the City Court.

The court issued the order following a request by DIG South, Asad Raza, citing security concerns.

Anmol Pinky, who faces more than 13 cases, will be produced in connection with three separate criminal cases, including a murder case registered at the Baghdadi police station.

Police will also submit a progress report during the court hearing.

The Baghdadi police will escort Anmol Pinky to the Central Jail, where proceedings will take place.

Her lawyer is expected to request that she be formally remanded to jail, while police will seek further physical remand for ongoing investigations.

Previously, Anmol’s physical remand had been granted in two cases, and she had been sent to jail under judicial remand in multiple other cases.

Authorities confirmed that all follow-up proceedings will be conducted within the jail court due to heightened security concerns.

Authorities said Anmol’s alleged former husband, Nasir, along with his two brothers, was deeply involved in the drug business.

Police sources stated that Nasir and his brothers initially started guest houses and liquor businesses in Lahore before moving into the cocaine trade.

Later, Nasir, together with his two brothers, a friend named Irfan, and his brother-in-law, allegedly expanded the operation into cocaine production and distribution across Lahore, Karachi, and other major cities in Pakistan, they said.

According to investigators, Nasir trained Anmol ‘Pinky’ in cocaine preparation, after which she became a key figure in the network, supplying drugs nationwide.

The operation was later shifted to Karachi, where the syndicate reportedly expanded further.

Anmol ‘Pinky’ reportedly divorced Nasir in 2021, allegedly at the urging of former police officer Rana Akram, who later reportedly married her.

The property cell arrested Nishit Patel following the fraud’s exposure.

An FIR registered at Khar Police Station names six accused, including Mahesh Patil, an Assistant Commissioner with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). A court has remanded Patel to police custody until May 19.

According to investigators, the scheme began in April 2024 when Habiba Jaffrey received a BMC property tax notice regarding her Andheri flat.

A man identified as Ali Raza then connected her with Patil, who pitched a supposedly lucrative investment opportunity in a Bandra redevelopment project and directed her to route funds through Nishit Patel.

The accused convinced the Jaffrey family that they held close ties to prominent builders and senior government officials. They promised high returns, premium property, and swift possession to secure the family’s trust.

Police say the conspirators fabricated documents, including forged letters of interest and fake registration papers, to make the scheme appear legitimate.

Habiba Jaffrey’s funds were subsequently moved through multiple shell company bank accounts. Patel has since admitted to preparing the fraudulent documents, according to investigators.

Police are now raiding multiple locations in search of Patil and other absconding accused.

Investigators are also examining whether other prominent Mumbai residents invested in the same project and may also have been defrauded.

This is not Patil’s first brush with controversy. He faced allegations of illegal investment in the same Bandra project previously, resulting in a forced leave of absence last year, charges he denied at the time.

Brought under tight security with her face covered, Anmol caused a commotion in the courtroom, shouting accusations against the police and claiming she had been abducted and tortured for 20 days.

She alleged that police had planted drugs on her, coerced statements from her, and filed false cases to target political figures.

“I was abducted from Lahore and held illegally for 20 days,” Anmol told the court, adding that six men forcibly transported her in a vehicle before handing her over to the police 15 days later.

Anmol claimed that she is being forced to name politicians and other individuals and that the police are attempting to extract a statement of their choosing.

The accused alleged that police had pre-planned the drug raid at her residence and instructed her to smile and open the door when they arrived.

Pinky further stated that she has been threatened that her family would be harmed if she does not provide the names demanded or accept the narrative presented by authorities.

She further claimed threats had been made against her family if she did not comply with police demands.

A female police officer attempted to silence Anmol during the hearing, leading to a brief scuffle.

The judge intervened, reassuring her, saying, “Sit quietly, you will be heard. This is the City Court, and no one will harass you.”

The court staff also provided her with water on the judge’s orders.

Meanwhile, the investigating officer dismissed Anmol’s claims, describing her as “extremely cunning” and alleging that she has been operating a drug network for 15 years.

Police sources revealed that Anmol married a DSP in Punjab to evade arrest, and has been married three times, though official records reportedly conceal some of these details.

Authorities said Anmol ran a sophisticated drug operation spanning Karachi and beyond, including Nigeria, with records from her mobile phone revealing nearly 800 buyers and facilitators.

They added that transactions worth millions of rupees were made through digital payment platforms such as EasyPaisa.

During the hearing, two other suspects, Zeeshan and Sohail, were also presented before the judge.

Police said the men, who are brothers, were involved in significant financial transactions for the drug network, and additional narcotics were recovered based on Anmol’s information.

The court requested copies of prior judicial orders and was informed that 11 new cases had been registered against Anmol following further investigations.

Police emphasised that her remand is essential for apprehending other fugitive members of the network.

The judge instructed Anmol to speak only to her designated lawyer after she tried to converse with several other individuals claiming to be her legal representatives.

The court directed that the compensation be paid within 90 days.

The case was heard by the Senior Civil Judge (Central), who announced a detailed verdict and imposed the financial penalty on K-Electric for failing to ensure public safety.

The petitioner’s lawyer, Usman Farooq, told the court that Sheikh Saad Ahmed, the sole breadwinner of his family, was attempting to rescue a child from a live electric pole in 2019 when he was fatally electrocuted.

According to the lawyer, local residents had previously reported current leakage from the pole to K-Electric, but no effective action was taken.

He added that the deceased supported his family’s expenses while pursuing his education.

K-Electric’s lawyer, meanwhile, argued that the pole in question did not belong to the company and carried wires from private generators, telephone lines, and cable operators.

He claimed the electrocution resulted from the generator’s wiring and that K-Electric’s installations were fully safe.

He also contended that the victim endangered his own life by approaching the hazardous site.

The court, however, ruled that utility providers carry an exceptional duty to protect the public.

It noted that the presence of wires from other entities does not absolve K-Electric of responsibility.

The court emphasised that electricity leakage from a public pole constitutes clear negligence, while efforts to save a life cannot be considered negligence, as the law views attempts to save human life leniently.

Under the Fatal Accidents Act, the court ordered K-Electric to pay Rs13.5 million to the victim’s family within 90 days.

According to police officials, a 2024 case registered at the Wahdat Colony police station in Lahore has brought fresh developments in the probe.

The case involves the accused Sabra Bibi, from whom 20 grams of cocaine were recovered.

The FIR states that during interrogation, Sabra Bibi allegedly disclosed she obtained the drugs from Anmol in Karachi.

Following this statement, investigators have begun reviewing older cases and records linked to the accused across different police stations.

Police said this is now the fourth case being examined as part of the wider investigation into the alleged drug supply network.

Officials said Anmol was arrested on May 12 in Karachi’s Garden area during a joint operation by police and a federal agency.

Police records show she has been nominated in multiple cases and was previously arrested in 2018 before being released on bail.

Investigators are now consolidating evidence from different jurisdictions as the probe continues.

Background of the case

Earlier, Alleged drug trafficker Anmol alias “Pinky,” dubbed the “Cocaine Queen” by investigators, was arrested earlier this week during a joint operation conducted by Karachi police and federal agencies in the Garden area.

Authorities claimed she was operating a large narcotics network spanning multiple cities across Pakistan and was wanted in more than 10 criminal cases.

Police said high-quality narcotics worth millions of rupees, along with a pistol and ammunition, were recovered during the raid.

Investigators alleged that Pinky used female riders and digital payment channels to distribute drugs while avoiding police surveillance. Officials also claimed the network targeted students at educational institutions and affluent clients in major urban centres.

A local court later sent the accused to jail on judicial remand, while police subsequently secured a three-day physical remand for further interrogation.

The case drew further attention after videos circulated on social media showing the accused appearing in court without handcuffs and allegedly receiving protocol. Following the controversy, senior police officials ordered inquiries and suspended officers accused of granting undue privileges.

Investigators later revealed that Pinky allegedly operated drug supply networks from both Karachi and Lahore and maintained links with accomplices across several cities, including Islamabad, Multan, Murree, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Authorities also alleged that she launched her own narcotics brand under the name “Queen Madam Pinky” and used online payment systems and mobile franchise networks to handle transactions.

The investigation has since expanded to Lahore, where the Punjab government and the Crime Control Department (CCD) have initiated separate inquiries into the network and alleged procedural lapses in earlier cases linked to Pinky and her associates.