Achakzai challenges Chaman FIR in Balochistan High Court, urges democratic supremacy

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 4, 2026 | Politics

QUETTA — Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, has petitioned the Balochistan High Court (BHC) to quash a police case registered against him in Chaman. Speaking to journalists and...

Rape case conviction rate in Sindh climbs to 22pc over five years

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 4, 2026 | Crime & Law

KARACHI — The conviction rate for rape cases in Sindh has risen significantly to 22 percent in 2025, up from just 5 percent in 2020. An official report attributes this sharp increase to recent legislative reforms, institutional capacity-building, and the...

Five ex-officials penalized for embezzling Data Darbar donations

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 4, 2026 | Crime & Law

LAHORE — The Punjab Auqaf department has taken strict disciplinary action against five former senior officials and caretakers of the Data Darbar shrine for misconduct, gross negligence, and the systematic embezzlement of donations (Nazrana). The actions were finalized...

Report: Delhi reclaims Gymkhana while Lahore elites retain 112-acre prime estate for Rs5,000 a year

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 4, 2026 | Current Affairs, Economy, Must Read

LAHORE — A comparative investigation into colonial-era elite clubs reveals starkly contrasting legal actions between India and Pakistan. While India has ordered the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club to completely vacate its premises, the Lahore Gymkhana continues to occupy...

Reko Diq security costs increase amid discussions on safety upgrades

by Aamawaam News Desk | Jun 4, 2026 | Economy, Must Read

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Barrick Gold Corporation are conducting a formal review to upgrade the security infrastructure for the multi-billion dollar Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project in Balochistan. Triggered by the prevailing security situation, these necessary upgrades...