In a significant development in the investigation of attacks on Pakistani dissidents in the UK, British police have charged three additional individuals, bringing the total number of arrests to seven. According to Dawn, the charges are part of a broader counter-terrorism investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing London, focusing on incidents that occurred in late December 2025 and January 2026. The attacks targeted the residences of former Imran Khan adviser Shahzad Akbar and YouTuber-blogger Adil Raja. Specifically, Adil Raja's home was assaulted on December 24, 2025, while Shahzad Akbar's residence faced attacks on December 24 and 31, 2025, and again on January 10, 2026. The individuals charged include Asaf Afsar, 38, from Birmingham, and Liam McGarry, 24, from Warwickshire, as reported by Geo.tv and The News.
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UK Police Charge Three in Shehzad Akbar Attack Investigation
UK police charge 3 more in attacks on Pakistani dissidents, totaling 7 arrests. The case highlights threats to expatriates. Separately, a cybercrime arrest in Pakistan underscores digital threats.
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