Shakeel Qarar is an Islamabad-based reporter for Dawn News (TV), having been with the organization since 2012. His reporting covers crime, law and order, and security, with a specific focus on the Ministry of Interior and its subordinate agencies. He can be found on X at @Qarar009.
Afridi "knowingly and deliberately, with mala fide intentions and ulterior motives, uttered false and derogatory words against state institutions," FIR says.
Published09 Nov, 202509:48pm
Journalists say raid took place while JAAC protest was underway; PFUJ president alleges press club office bearers were "beaten" when trying to intervene; journalist bodies demand immediate action.
Updated02 Oct, 202511:45pm
Varsity says students were occupying hostels despite being given deadline to vacate; lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir alleges over 70 students detained.
Published29 Jul, 202506:41pm
Police chief says suspect had tried to contact TikToker Sana Yousaf repeatedly and was being “rejected by her again and again”.
Updated03 Jun, 202508:24pm
Chief justices of all high courts except LHC among six judges chosen; commission nominates Justice Aurangzeb as SC "acting judge".
Updated10 Feb, 202511:58pm
PML-N's Sanaullah calls FIR "concocted, fabricated", says Islamabad police should answer for it; plea filed in LHC for Shakir Mehmood Awan's recovery.
Updated30 Nov, 202405:16pm
Internet to remain working in rest of country; Naqvi tells Gohar "cannot permit any rally"; Nacta warns of TTP threat; containers in Islamabad.
Updated23 Nov, 202411:14pm
Bushra Bibi releases video carrying Imran's message; Section 144 in Rawalpindi till Nov 26; Rangers requested in 3 Punjab districts.
Updated21 Nov, 202410:39pm
