Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said MQM-P tries to stay relevant through baseless allegations and outdated narratives. He defended Karachi development projects like the Yellow Line and Shahrah-e-Bhutto, urging legal issues to be handled in courts.
The FIA says it offloaded 39,786 passengers in 2025 under a risk-based, intelligence-led system to curb irregular migration and smuggling. Another 34,688 were stopped due to airline, legal, and operational disruptions.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Pakistan for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue on June 1, meeting PM Shehbaz, President Zardari and CDF Asim Munir to review bilateral ties and GSP+ commitments.
Mahmood Khan Achakzai urges political unity to strengthen democracy and the rule of law, saying Parliament must lead policy-making. He also calls for reviewing the prolonged Chaman border crossing closure hurting traders and families.
Eight terrorists, including two Afghan nationals linked to the banned Tariq Gidar group, were neutralized on the second day of an operation in Darra Adamkhel. Thirteen have been killed so far as the area remains cordoned off.
Punjab Police and Safe Cities Authority boosted Eidul Azha security across Punjab, arresting 22 people for illegal sacrificial hide collection and others for weapons, one-wheeling, and Loudspeaker Act violations. Murree also reported smooth traffic management.
Punjab’s Eidul Azha cleanliness drive ends after disposing 360,000 tonnes of sacrificial waste. Over 184,000 workers used rose water, phenyl and lime; helpline resolved 100% complaints.
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said CM Maryam Nawaz underwent major surgery at Sharif Medical City Hospital in Lahore and was shifted home. Officials and party leaders prayed for her speedy recovery.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud to strengthen internal security ties. They agreed on FC Special Diplomatic Protection Unit training in Saudi Arabia and a planned Saudi delegation visit.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Pakistan’s “effective efforts” in reaching an Iran-US agreement, thanking PM Shehbaz Sharif and highlighting cooperation to reduce regional tensions.
Pakistan urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, warning that escalating fighting is worsening civilian suffering and regional instability. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said diplomacy remains the only viable path to lasting peace.
At Masjid-i-Namirah on Mount Arafat, Imam Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaifi urged Muslims to embrace unity, taqwa and truthful conduct before God, praying for pilgrims’ acceptance and safe return.
