Police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa say they intercepted and neutralised 246 attempted drone attacks this year, with Bannu recording 215. Officials warn militants increasingly use modified commercial drones.
President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day, urging credible, verified journalism and warning against disinformation and fake news.
Pakistan’s national milk output climbed 82.3% over two decades, from 31.97m tonnes (2005–06) to 58.3m tonnes (2024–25), driven by better livestock management, feed, and veterinary services.
Pakistan Football Federation met Saudi Arabian FA president Yasser Al Missehal in Vancouver to strengthen cooperation on women’s football, youth development, and possible Saudi coaching support. A follow-up meeting is planned in Riyadh after the World Cup.
Pakistan marked International Vesak Day at Taxila’s historic Dharmarajika Stupa and Taxila Museum, with diplomats from multiple countries, religious rituals, and talks on sustainable tourism and cultural diplomacy.
Punjab Horticulture Authority will not allow temporary mechanical rides and swings in public parks during Eidul Azha. Permanent rides can operate only with valid fitness certificates.
A three-day UoG workshop strengthened Pakistan-China academic ties on climate-smart development, focusing on carbon neutrality, carbon management, and future research on carbon credits and Pakistan’s carbon budget.
Government seeks comprehensive strategy to reduce costs and improve efficiency
US president signals broader options as war strategy and diplomacy remain uncertain
Airline halts operations as travellers seek refunds, alternative bookings
Visas rejected under under-15 policy to be reprocessed as directive withdrawn before implementation
More than 100 activists, including former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, who were aboard aid vessels bound for Gaza, were released and taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday, a day after Israeli forces intercepted vessels second Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Greece.
