News Editor at Pakistan Today
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz directs metal detectors, walk-through gates, women police deployment, Safe City monitoring, and strict action on banned hide camps and hate content for Chand Raat and Eidul Azha.
ISPR reports that security forces neutralized 11 India-proxy “Fitna al-Khawarij” terrorists in Datta Khel, North Waziristan, after intense intelligence-based raids. Weapons and ammunition were recovered as sanitisation operations continue.
Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz says Islamabad could host the next US-Iran talks “very soon” after Trump said an agreement is largely negotiated, following high-level calls with regional leaders.
Pakistan’s ISPR says Iran-US negotiations are making “encouraging progress” toward a final framework understanding. Iran focuses on drafting an MoU after Field Marshal Asim Munir’s high-level visit.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan signals “cautious optimism” as Pakistan mediates for regional peace. The US also says talks with Iran are “getting closer” to a deal.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz approved a Rs50,000 fine for dumping animal waste in streets during Eidul Azha. The province will deploy 176,000 sanitary workers and 40,000 vehicles for province-wide cleanliness.
Punjab IG Abdul Kareem directs zero-tolerance enforcement against crimes targeting women and children, citing CM Maryam Nawaz’s vision and Safe City Faisalabad’s role in reducing heinous crimes.
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced a province-wide Eidul Azha sanitation drive with 184,000 workers, designated cattle markets, and Rs50,000 fines for dumping animal waste in drains, canals, and vacant plots.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif begins a four-day China visit in Hangzhou, praising Zhejiang’s development model. He signs a Zhejiang-Punjab sister-province MoU and a technology research agreement, aiming to deepen strategic ties and CPEC Phase II cooperation.
Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Tehran for high-level talks on US-Iran tensions and regional peace, coinciding with a Qatari US-coordinated delegation. Pakistan intensifies mediation as nuclear, sanctions and security issues remain key sticking points.
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar praised Pakistan’s diplomatic missions worldwide and urged tighter HQ-mission coordination. He also chaired ECNEC approvals and directed SDGs savings to be reused within sectors.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz directs deputy commissioners and police to remain in the field during Eidul Azha. She orders Rs50,000 fines for animal waste dumping, bans illegal hide collection, and tightens security at cattle markets.
