ISLAMABAD: Investigators in the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) corruption scandal have uncovered a large-scale fraud network allegedly operated through call centers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Over 20 call centers were raided, with authorities seizing critical records, call logs, financial data, and key email correspondence. Sources indicate that two NCCIA directors, three deputy directors, […]
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Lahore court grants three-day physical remand in NCCA bribery case
LAHORE– A local court on Tuesday approved a three-day physical remand for several officers of the National Cyber Crime Agency (NCCA) who were arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on bribery and corruption charges related to the Ducky Bhai case. In a three-page written order, Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo detailed the accusations and evidence […]
Hafiz Naeem vows to ‘free Karachi from corruption and land grabbing’
KARACHI – Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has lashed out at the Sindh government, blaming it for Karachi’s deteriorating infrastructure and vowing to “liberate the city from corruption and land grabbing.” Speaking at a ceremony on Sunday, Naeem said that despite limited resources, JI’s elected representatives were working tirelessly for the city’s residents. […]
FIA books ex-FBR chief over Rs16bn tax refund scandal
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against prominent chartered accountant and former Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman Shabbar Zaidi for allegedly authorising illegal income tax refunds worth Rs16 billion during his tenure in the PTI government. According to sources, the case has been filed by the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle, accusing […]
Government changes NCCIA DG as corruption scandal widens
The federal government replaced the director general of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday amid an ongoing corruption scandal concerning its employees and other issues. The federal government established the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to probe illegal activities on social media. The NCCIA, operating under the Interior Division, has a […]
Cybercrime mafia under probe in NCCIA
ISLAMABAD — The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is bracing for a sweeping overhaul amid reports of a powerful “cybercrime mafia” allegedly operating within the institution, sources revealed on Monday. According to informed officials, senior police officer Syed Khurram Ali is expected to take charge as part of a top-level reshuffle aimed at restoring […]
How Pakistan trapped itself in an economic deadlock
In every successful economy, one constant stands out: policy stability. Countries that progress economically — from Singapore to Germany — do so because their business environment is predictable, transparent, and efficient. Investors know that their capital is safe from political upheaval and arbitrary rule changes. In contrast, Pakistan’s economy has become a hostage to instability […]
France’s Ex-President Sarkozy Jailed Over Libya Funding Case
PARIS: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been jailed over a case involving illegal Libyan funding for his 2007 election campaign. He becomes the first former leader of an EU country to serve time behind bars. Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, was convicted in September for criminal conspiracy linked to late Libyan […]
The scandal of justice
A storm has engulfed the judiciary after explosive allegations surfaced in the corruption trial of Muhammad Khan Bhatti, the once all-powerful principal secretary to former chief minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi. According to claims now rippling through legal circles, a Special Judge in Gujranwala allegedly altered an adjournment order in the dead of night, and just […]
Information Crisis in AI Era Threatens Global Economy
Experts warn that the information crisis AI poses a serious threat to global economic stability and social welfare. Eleven leading economists, including two Nobel laureates, urge governments to protect independent, verifiable information. Public interest media is essential for well-functioning markets, exposing fraud, corruption, and misinformation. The panel highlighted that AI could worsen disinformation, allowing state […]