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A fire in the urology ward of Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital in Bannu was brought under control within about 10 minutes of rescuers reaching the facility, with all patients evacuated safely and no casualties reported. Initial information pointed to an electrical spark, while the incident has renewed attention on hospital fire preparedness following other recent healthcare facility fires in Pakistan.
Ali Jafri has publicly alleged that he was abducted, assaulted, threatened and blackmailed in Karachi's Defence area after being taken from a gaming-related meeting. Police have arrested suspects in the case, while the viral footage and Jafri's account have intensified public attention as investigators continue examining the evidence.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have created a specialised UAV division to counter militants increasingly using drones for surveillance, explosive delivery and coordinated attacks. The force is expanding anti-drone systems, trained aerial teams and real-time monitoring capabilities, with district-level units planned for high-risk areas.
Security forces killed 21 militants in separate operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including North Waziristan, Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan, according to ISPR. The military said clearance operations and the broader Azm-e-Istehkam counterterrorism campaign would continue while again raising concerns about militant movement across the Afghan border.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed that peace, prosperity and the well-being of Balochistan's people remain a top state priority during a visit to Quetta Garrison. He reviewed the security environment, operational preparedness and institutional coordination while stressing that stability is essential for development and economic opportunity.
Karachi police have arrested the main suspect after a video of a young man being assaulted in the Defence area went viral on social media. The victim, Ali Jafri, has alleged abduction, severe violence, threats and demands for money, while police continue investigating other nominated suspects.
Passport delivery counters across Pakistan will remain open every Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for the next two months, giving citizens an additional opportunity to collect completed passports. Authorities have urged applicants to collect documents promptly and warned that passports left unclaimed for more than six months may be disposed of under government policy.
A departmental inquiry into a viral DHA Karachi assault has found SSP Korangi Fida Janwari and other police officials negligent and recommended legal and disciplinary action. The report also calls for disposal of the case against the affected family and recommends fresh proceedings against individuals allegedly involved in the assault.
A judicial commission investigating Mir Raza’s death has directed police to help a Bykea driver restore his livelihood and housing after he said his cooperation in the case left him without a vehicle or accommodation. The commission is continuing to examine witness statements, police conduct and other unresolved aspects of the high-profile Karachi case.
Security forces killed 12 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Kalat district, according to ISPR, which said ammunition and improvised explosive devices were also destroyed. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari praised the operation as security forces continued sanitisation activity in the area.
A Karachi City Court has acquitted Natasha Danish in the separate drug-use case linked to the fatal 2024 Karsaz Road accident. The ruling concerns the narcotics-related prosecution and does not by itself determine separate legal matters arising from the collision that killed a father and daughter and injured four others.
Lahore will begin registering kite and related-material manufacturers from September 5 as preparations start for Basant 2027, scheduled for March 12 to 14. Authorities will require NOCs, inspect production sites and permit only approved kites and cotton string while maintaining a ban on chemical-coated and metallic strings.
