The Maldives and Pakistan are moving to establish direct air links between the two countries, with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announcing plans for Maldivian to launch flights to Pakistan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledging to accelerate efforts to introduce services by Pakistani airlines to the Maldives.
Police have completed their investigation into a drug case involving three Maldivian film stars arrested in Vilimalé and forwarded the case to the Prosecutor General’s Office, releasing all four suspects from custody.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Meedhoo, Dhaalu Atoll, on suspicion of drug use and trafficking.
Police are investigating additional allegations of child sexual abuse and exploitation in connection with a reported rape of a 22-year-old woman on an island in the southern atolls.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has dismissed claims that the Rasmalé development project could become a settlement for Israeli nationals, saying the project is expected to attract mainly Maldivians and Arab Muslims.
PNC MP Mohamed Mustafa Ibrahim has described anyone speaking against the Rasmalé development project as an “enemy” of the Maldives,
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of playing a leading role in a network allegedly involved in producing and trafficking drugs in Thinadhoo City.
Maldives Police have arrested two foreign nationals suspected of illegally trading foreign currency at inflated rates without authorisation.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said buyers from any single foreign country will be limited to 25 per cent of properties in the Rasmalé Waterfront and Marina project, while Maldivian citizens will face no such restriction.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has assured that the Rasmalé development project will protect the Maldives’ Islamic identity, sovereignty and independence, while operating within the country’s legal framework.
