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*Jailed former PM Imran Khan wife handed over to anti-graft body on remand in fresh corruption case* Islamabad, Jul 14 : A court in Pakistan on Sunday handed over jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to the country’s anti-corruption officials on an eight-day remand for probe in a fresh case of alleged corruption. The former first couple was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) soon after a district and sessions court on Saturday quashed their conviction in their un-Islamic marriage case. The court's short order also stated to release Khan and Bibi immediately unless they were wanted in other cases. The NAB, which filed a new Toshakhana case against the couple, on Sunday presented them before Judge Muhammad Ali Warraich of the accountability court. The judge conducted the hearing inside the Adiala Jail due to security reasons. NAB Deputy Director Mohsin Haroon, who led the team to arrest them, requested their physical remand and the court, after hearing the lawyers, agreed to grant an eight-day remand. The court then ordered to present the two on July 22. The remand period can be extended to a maximum of 40 days at the request of NAB if it is needed to probe the suspects. Khan, objecting to the absence of media, said at the beginning of the hearing: "If the media is not allowed, I will walk out of the court." The court subsequently ordered media representatives to be brought inside the jail, and the hearing commenced once they arrived. Khan, 71, then addressed the judge directly, asserting that his wife had no involvement in the Toshakhana case, The Express Tribune reported. "I have read the Quran four times in jail, and it places a great responsibility on judges," he stated. "Bushra Bibi is only imprisoned to cause me distress." Bibi, 49, was also re-arrested on Saturday in the new NAB reference as she was to be released from Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. He accused higher authorities of targeting his wife due to his decisions and said: "My wife is being targeted by the King because I removed him from the ISI position, and my wife did not support him." He referred to the army chief Gen. Asim Munir without naming him. "Jail me, but leave my wife alone. Judge, you are answerable to Allah, not the ISI. Judge Bashir said a decision was made at gunpoint," Khan pleaded. "A former prime minister being told in the middle of the night that he has to appear for a brand new case in the morning," he remarked wryly. He harshly criticised the accountability watchdog and alleged that it was operating like robots, doing whatever they are paid to do. He added, "In the previous case, the jewellery set, which was valued at Rs 18 million, was claimed to be worth Rs 3.25 billion." "I am only speaking about my wife. Re-arresting her [Bushra Bibi] was a grave mistake," the cricketer-turned-politician said. The new Toshakhana case is based on the accusation that the couple during Khan's government purchased gifts from the state depository in violation of rules. This is the third Toshakhana case and Khan’s sentence in the two previous Toshakhana cases had been suspended by the Islamabad High Court. Last week, the Supreme Court in a key judgment declared that Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was eligible for the seats reserved for women and minorities in the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies. The PTI will become the largest party in the National Assembly with 109 seats after the Supreme Court ruling. Two successive victories for Khan were being interpreted as some change of heart on the part of the powerful establishment towards the PTI and its founder, but the subsequent developments belie any such possibility. Khan faces a slew of cases launched against him since his ouster from power in April 2022 after he fell out with the establishment which was believed to be instrumental in bringing him to power.(PTI)

Three miltants were killed by the Indian army today when they attempted to cross the Line of Control in the Keran Sector of Kupwara. Search operation continues...

*Hidden militancy' trend emerges in J&K security agencies on high alert* Srinagar, Jul 14: Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with what they call the "hidden threat" of "conservation and consolidation" tactics employed by infiltrating terrorists, which was evident in the recent ambushes and encounters in North Kashmir and Kathua district. Analysing the ambushes and encounters with terrorists, officials in the know of the matter said while security agencies are on high alert, the lack of ground-level intelligence -- human intelligence (HUMINT) -- hampers operations. Reliance on technical intelligence (TECHINT) has not been fruitful as terrorists use online activity to mislead authorities. Officials feel that there is an urgent need for heightened surveillance to counter foreign terrorists, especially in the Jammu region. The region, previously known for its peaceful atmosphere, has recently seen a surge in terror incidents, particularly in border districts such as Poonch, Rajouri, Doda and Reasi. Attacks on an IAF convoy, a pilgrim bus and the recent killing of soldiers in Kathua highlight the evolving threat. Under the "conservation and consolidation" tactics, terrorists infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir but remain quiet initially, blend in with the local population and wait for instructions from handlers in Pakistan before carrying out attacks, the officials said. Though security agencies are on high alert in Jammu and Kashmir after uncovering the "conservation and consolidation" tactic of the infiltrating terrorists, the absence of on-ground intelligence is playing a spoilsport for operations. One official explained that technical intelligence has not been that fruitful as the terrorists leave signatures on the Internet only to confuse the security agencies. Describing this as a significant shift in terrorist activities, officials emphasise the urgent need for heightened surveillance to prevent foreign mercenaries from carrying out their malicious intentions. The April 26 encounter in Sopore, in which the foreign terrorists involved had been hiding for 18 months, serves as a stark reminder of the "conservation and consolidation" tactic. Evidence showed their connections with terror groups across Kashmir and their use of sophisticated weaponry. Similar operations in June further dismantled hidden networks, exposed terrorists' plans and capabilities, and also threw light on a previously unseen high level of infiltration from across the border. While two terrorists belonging to Rawalakot in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were killed on April 26, dreaded Pakistani terrorist Usman Langda is said to have been killed in the June 19 encounter at Hadipora of Sopore. The decline in HUMINT, coupled with the use of encrypted communication tools like "Ultra Set" phones by terrorists, makes tracking them difficult. Security agencies are urging heightened surveillance and public vigilance to counter this hidden threat. While the terrorists' capabilities may have diminished, their intent remains a constant threat, a senior police official said. Officials have highlighted the challenge posed by the use of encrypted messaging apps for radicalising and recruiting youths, and planning attacks. They have emphasised public vigilance in monitoring suspicious communication, especially among the youths, to safeguard the community.–(PTI)

Another video from behind the stage, moments preceding and following the gunfire at the Trump rally.

🚨Missing Indian Found Dead in Pakistan's Sialkot a month after went missing.Family Pleads for Repatriation. 🔹His father, Subash Sharma, received a call from a Pakistani civilian informing him of the tragic discovery.

🚨 Assasination attempt on Donald Trump — Trump is safe now, was shot in the right ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. — The shooter is dead, one rally attendee was killed. — Bystander saw the shooter crawling on roof with rifle minutes before and tried to warn law enforcement.

PM Narendra Modi tweets, condemning the attack on former US President Donald Trump, saying "violence has no place in politics" and wishing him a speedy recovery.

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🚨 BREAKING: Donald Trump Targeted in Assassination Attempt Former United States President Donald Trump was shot in the side of the head on stage at a rally in an apparent assassination attempt. Reports indicate that Trump was shot in the ear. 🗣 “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow,” Trump's spokesman said.

⚡️Close up of Trump’s injury following the assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Bullet appears to have gone through his ear.