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RAWALPINDI: Senior Justice of the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench, Sadaqat Ali Khan, has described freedom as the greatest blessing and called on citizens to contribute positively to Pakistan’s progress by following the vision and principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He was speaking at a grand Independence Day ceremony held at the premises of the Lahore High Court ( LHC) Rawalpindi Bench, attended by Justice Mirza Waqas Rauf, retired judges, senior lawyers and court officials. The ceremony began with a guard of honour for Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan, who later hoisted the national flag alongside fellow judges. Senior judicial officers, representatives of the legal community and other officials also participated in the event. Addressing the gathering, Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan said Pakistan’s independence was achieved through immense sacrifices by the Muslims of the subcontinent under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He said Independence Day was not merely a celebration of freedom but also a reminder of the determination and struggle that led to the creation of Pakistan. He paid tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their lives and resources for the country’s independence, saying their sacrifices should inspire the nation to work for Pakistan’s development and prosperity. The senior judge stressed that every citizen has a responsibility to play a constructive role in strengthening the country and advancing the ideals envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam.

  Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and expressed his condolences over the death of Gohar’s mother. During the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi conveyed his deep sorrow and grief to the PTI chairman over the loss of his mother. He also offered Fateha for the deceased and prayed for her forgiveness and eternal peace. The interior minister expressed sympathy with Barrister Gohar and his family during their time of mourning. He offered his condolences and prayed that Allah Almighty grant the deceased a high place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and give patience and strength to the bereaved family. Barrister Gohar thanked Mohsin Naqvi for visiting his residence and personally expressing his condolences. The PTI chairman appreciated the interior minister’s gesture and his presence with the family during the difficult period. The meeting was held in a respectful and solemn atmosphere, with both sides focusing on the bereavement and offering prayers for the departed soul. Barrister Gohar’s mother passed away on August 8. Her funeral prayers were offered and she was laid to rest in her native area, where family members and relatives gathered to pay their final respects. The visit by the interior minister came as political figures and members of the PTI continued to express their condolences to Barrister Gohar and his family following the death. Such visits are traditionally considered an important gesture of solidarity during times of personal loss, regardless of political differences. Mohsin Naqvi’s meeting with Barrister Gohar also highlighted the importance of maintaining personal and social ties despite political disagreements. The interior minister took the opportunity to personally offer his condolences rather than limiting the gesture to a formal message. Barrister Gohar, who serves as chairman of the PTI, has remained an important figure in the party’s political and legal affairs. His mother’s death came during a period of continued political activity involving the party and its leadership. According to the details of the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi offered prayers for the deceased and conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family. He expressed hope that the family would find strength and patience to cope with the loss. The PTI chairman thanked the federal minister for taking the time to visit his home. He acknowledged the condolence gesture and expressed appreciation for Naqvi’s presence. The meeting remained focused on the personal loss suffered by Barrister Gohar and his family, with no details of any political discussions reported. The death of a close family member is a deeply emotional moment, and condolence visits are widely regarded as an expression of support and solidarity. Naqvi’s visit was similarly aimed at sharing the grief of the PTI chairman and his family. Barrister Gohar’s mother was buried in her ancestral area following her death on August 8. Since then, relatives, friends, political colleagues and other well-wishers have continued to offer condolences to the family. The interior minister’s visit concluded with prayers for the departed soul and expressions of sympathy for the bereaved family. Barrister Gohar thanked him for coming to his residence and sharing his grief at the loss of his mother.

  A Karachi court has acquitted Anmol, alias Pinky, in three drug-related cases after accepting her applications seeking acquittal. The Additional District and Sessions Court South approved Anmol’s acquittal applications in all three cases. The cases against her had been registered at Guzri Police Station in 2020, 2021 and 2022. According to court proceedings, Anmol had remained a fugitive in connection with these cases. During the hearing, Anmol’s defence lawyer argued that two other accused persons nominated in the cases had already been acquitted by the court. The lawyer informed the court that co-accused Ali and Fahmida had been acquitted in 2024. The defence maintained that Anmol had been implicated in the cases primarily on the basis of statements given by her alleged co-accused. According to the lawyer, since the co-accused had already been acquitted, there was no reasonable possibility of securing a conviction against Anmol on the same evidence. The defence further argued that the prosecution’s case against Anmol was dependent on the statements of the co-accused. With those individuals having already been cleared by the court, the defence contended that there was insufficient evidence to establish Anmol’s involvement in the alleged offences. After hearing the arguments, the Additional District and Sessions Court South accepted the acquittal applications and acquitted Anmol alias Pinky in all three cases. The cases were registered at Guzri Police Station over a period of three years. The court’s decision brings an end to the proceedings against Anmol in these particular cases, although the order relates specifically to the three drug cases mentioned during the hearing.   Separately, Anmol alias Pinky had also been arrested by Garden Police in Karachi in May in connection with an alleged drug trafficking case. According to police officials, the woman was arrested during an operation in which law enforcement authorities claimed to have recovered a pistol, cocaine reportedly worth millions of rupees, chemicals and other narcotics from her possession. Following her arrest, Anmol was presented before a court without handcuffs, an aspect that had also drawn attention at the time. The latest court decision concerns the three cases registered against Anmol at Guzri Police Station in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The defence specifically relied on the acquittal of the co-accused in 2024, arguing that the same evidence could not reasonably be used to convict Anmol after those individuals had already been cleared. The court ultimately accepted the defence’s plea and granted Anmol relief in all three cases. The development marks a significant legal outcome for Anmol in the cases pending against her. However, the acquittal applies to the three cases before the Additional District and Sessions Court South and does not automatically determine the outcome of any separate case or investigation in which she may be involved. The ruling also highlights the importance of evidence in criminal proceedings, particularly when a prosecution case relies heavily on statements or allegations made by co-accused persons. In this instance, the defence successfully argued that the acquittal of the co-accused weakened the case against Anmol to the extent that her conviction was no longer considered likely. The court’s order followed arguments from both sides and brought the proceedings in the three specified cases to a close.