Day: July 16, 2026

Sargodha: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Sargodha Circle, has arrested a suspect allegedly involved in a multi-million-rupee overseas employment scam as part of its ongoing crackdown on human smugglers and visa fraudsters.

According to FIA spokesperson here on Wednesday, the operation was conducted on the supervision of Deputy Director FIA Sargodha Circle, Ahsan Ali Hani Bajwa.

The arrested suspect, Imran Khan, son of Zaman Khan, a resident of Akbar Pura, Tehsil Pabbi, District Nowshera, was taken into custody in connection with FIR No. 94/2025.

The suspect, along with his accomplices, allegedly defrauded a complainant of Rs 6.8 million by promising employment visas for Dubai. Despite receiving the payment, the accused neither arranged the victims’ travel abroad nor returned the money.

FIA said further investigation is underway to determine the full scope of the fraud, while efforts are continuing to arrest the other suspects nominated in the case.

Sargodha: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Sargodha Circle, has arrested a suspect allegedly involved in a multi-million-rupee overseas employment scam as part of its ongoing crackdown on human smugglers and visa fraudsters.

According to FIA spokesperson here on Wednesday, the operation was conducted on the supervision of Deputy Director FIA Sargodha Circle, Ahsan Ali Hani Bajwa.

The arrested suspect, Imran Khan, son of Zaman Khan, a resident of Akbar Pura, Tehsil Pabbi, District Nowshera, was taken into custody in connection with FIR No. 94/2025.

The suspect, along with his accomplices, allegedly defrauded a complainant of Rs 6.8 million by promising employment visas for Dubai. Despite receiving the payment, the accused neither arranged the victims’ travel abroad nor returned the money.

FIA said further investigation is underway to determine the full scope of the fraud, while efforts are continuing to arrest the other suspects nominated in the case.

Sialkot: A 40-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock while carrying out electrical work at his house in Green Town near Harrar Stop on Wazirabad Road, Rescue 1122 officials said on Wednesday.

According to Rescue 1122, the victim, identified as Tariq, came into contact with a live electric wire while working on the house’s electrical system and died on the spot.

A Rescue 1122 team reached the scene promptly and, after completing the necessary formalities, handed over the body to the deceased’s family.

Rescue 1122 urged the public to observe safety precautions while handling electrical work.

Sialkot: A 40-year-old man died after suffering an electric shock while carrying out electrical work at his house in Green Town near Harrar Stop on Wazirabad Road, Rescue 1122 officials said on Wednesday.

According to Rescue 1122, the victim, identified as Tariq, came into contact with a live electric wire while working on the house’s electrical system and died on the spot.

A Rescue 1122 team reached the scene promptly and, after completing the necessary formalities, handed over the body to the deceased’s family.

Rescue 1122 urged the public to observe safety precautions while handling electrical work.

Abbottabad: Heavy rain accompanied by hail and thunderstorms disrupted normal life across Abbottabad district on Wednesday, inundating roads, slowing traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters.

The downpour affected routine activities in Abbottabad city, while traffic remained congested on Mansehra Road, Murree Road and several other major thoroughfares in the city and adjoining areas due to water accumulation and poor visibility.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of monsoon rains, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, across Abbottabad and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from July 16 -21. The weather system may trigger heavy rainfall at isolated places, increasing the risk of flash floods in local streams, urban flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in hilly terrain.

The PMD and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) have advised tourists to check weather and road conditions before travelling to northern areas, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, and stay away from rivers, streams and landslide-prone locations.

Local residents have also been urged to remain vigilant, secure loose structures, exercise caution while driving, and follow instructions issued by district authorities and rescue services.

Abbottabad: Heavy rain accompanied by hail and thunderstorms disrupted normal life across Abbottabad district on Wednesday, inundating roads, slowing traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters.

The downpour affected routine activities in Abbottabad city, while traffic remained congested on Mansehra Road, Murree Road and several other major thoroughfares in the city and adjoining areas due to water accumulation and poor visibility.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of monsoon rains, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, across Abbottabad and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from July 16 -21. The weather system may trigger heavy rainfall at isolated places, increasing the risk of flash floods in local streams, urban flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in hilly terrain.

The PMD and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) have advised tourists to check weather and road conditions before travelling to northern areas, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, and stay away from rivers, streams and landslide-prone locations.

Local residents have also been urged to remain vigilant, secure loose structures, exercise caution while driving, and follow instructions issued by district authorities and rescue services.