News Editor at Pakistan Today
Lahore Police is “capable enough and fully alert” to maintain peace and security during Muharramul Haram, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana said while chairing a high-level meeting to review Muharram security arrangements at the Capital City Police Headquarters.
Punjab approved raising police deployment to 6,000 for Gilgit-Baltistan’s June 7 elections. The EC warns of strict code-of-conduct enforcement and possible disqualification over violations.
Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi reviewed law-and-order with PM Shehbaz Sharif, detailing Eidul Azha security measures and a plan for peaceful, transparent Gilgit-Baltistan elections.
Owais Leghari rejects subsidy withdrawal claims, saying protected consumers rose to 21.5 million. He cites Rs423b electricity subsidies, Rs3.5tr IPP savings, lower tariffs, and falling circular debt.
OGDCL has recorded 19 oil and gas discoveries since 2023 across Sindh, Punjab and KP, targeting 17,123 BPD oil and 151 MMSCFD gas. Finds could save Pakistan nearly Rs1.2bn daily in fuel import costs.
On World No Tobacco Day, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz warned that smoking is a silent epidemic more dangerous than many diseases, urging a smoke-free lifestyle. She announced strict anti-smoking enforcement in schools and public places.
Iran says the final US deal text is not yet approved and could be withdrawn if commitments aren’t met. As tensions rise, Iran warns foreign military vessels over Strait of Hormuz control.
Pakistan beat Australia by five wickets in their 1,000th ODI at Rawalpindi. Spinner Arafat Minhas made history with 5-32 as Australia were bowled out for 200, and Pakistan chased in 42.3 overs.
Heavy rain, hail and strong winds lashed Lahore, triggering electricity breakdowns and a wall collapse injuring two people. CM Maryam Nawaz orders emergency drainage, stormwater monitoring and alerts for vulnerable structures.
Punjab set new benchmarks in its province-wide Eidul Azha cleanliness drive, removing over 376,000 tonnes of animal waste and refuse with 184,000 sanitation workers and 60,000 vehicles.
Ishaq Dar says Pakistan will not join the Abraham Accords, stressing “no flexibility” until Israel recognises an independent Palestinian state on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as capital. He also calls his US visit successful.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met MWL Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Issa in Makkah, praising Saudi Arabia’s Hajj arrangements and highlighting dialogue on Islamic awareness and regional cooperation as the season ends.
