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The FIA has busted an alleged illegal visa facilitation network in Islamabad, arresting a Chinese national and two officials while recovering Rs20 million. Investigators say the network allegedly arranged immigration clearances and protected foreign nationals in exchange for bribes.
Heavy rain in Islamabad and Rawalpindi pushed Nullah Lai to dangerous levels, prompting sirens, emergency announcements and deployment of WASA teams. Water levels later declined, but authorities warned residents to remain cautious as more rain is expected until August 21.
Sindh Police have contacted Apple to access mobile phone data in the Mir Raza Ali case as investigators review medical, forensic and digital evidence. The probe now includes smartwatch analysis, chemical reports and possible digital currency links.
Police have detained four suspects, including two alleged facilitators, in the murder case of TikToker Shamsoo Bibi, also known as Ayesha Gulmana. Investigators used Safe City and CCTV footage as they continue efforts to trace the main attackers.
An explosion damaged a railway track in Jacobabad near Seem Shakh, forcing authorities to stop the Rawalpindi-to-Quetta Jaffar Express at Jacobabad station. Police, railway staff and a bomb disposal squad reached the site as repair and investigation work began.
Punjab is preparing a concept-based curriculum for Grades 1 to 5 to reduce rote learning and promote practical classroom understanding. The new textbooks are planned for the 2027-28 academic session, with teacher training and activity-based learning central to the reform.
Security forces killed nine suspected terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3. Weapons, ammunition and communication equipment were recovered as authorities vowed to continue action against militant networks.
Security forces killed two terrorists and injured three others during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Killi Zaik area. Officials said ammunition, hand grenades and IED-making material were recovered as operations continue against militant networks.
Fresh CCTV footage has reportedly helped investigators reconstruct the timeline of the discovery of businessman Mir Raza Ali Khan’s body in Karachi. Police are reviewing geofencing data and more surveillance material as the murder probe moves forward.
Mansehra police arrested a man after a woman’s reported fall from a cliff in Kaghan was allegedly found to be murder. Investigators say the accused tried to stage the death as an accident, while the court has sent him to jail on judicial remand.
Sahiwal police arrested a suspect after CCTV footage of alleged harassment went viral on social media. Officials said the accused was traced to Renala Khurd, taken into custody and would face legal action under the women’s safety policy.
Punjab has decided to introduce activity-based textbooks up to grade five from the 2027 academic session. The reform aims to reduce rote learning and promote practical, creative and concept-based education in primary classrooms.
