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The Yadgar-i-Fatah monument was inaugurated in Islamabad by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the eve of Independence Day. The ceremony included senior military leadership, a guard of honour, a light show and a Pakistan Air Force flypast.
Two police personnel were killed after unidentified attackers opened fire in Lahore’s Badami Bagh area. Punjab’s police chief has ordered an immediate report and directed teams to arrest the suspects as search operations continue.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has confirmed that the Rabi ul Awal moon was not sighted in Pakistan. Eid Milad un Nabi will therefore be observed on Wednesday, August 26, while the Islamic month will begin on August 15.
A Karachi sessions court has acquitted Anmol alias Pinky in three narcotics cases registered at Gizri police station. The decision follows defence arguments that the cases were based on co-accused statements after those co-accused had already been acquitted.
ISPR says eighteen terrorists were killed in Balochistan’s Surab district after a VBIED detonated prematurely and security forces launched a clearance operation. Three civilians died in the blast, while two soldiers were injured during the exchange of fire.
Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Amir Raza has been awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) by President Asif Ali Zardari. The ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr was attended by the prime minister, services chiefs and senior federal officials.
Punjab schools will reopen on August 24 as scheduled after the provincial government ruled out any extension in summer holidays. Authorities have directed schools to complete cleaning, security and campus preparation work before students return.
The death toll from the Kot Addu rickshaw crash in Muzaffargarh Canal has risen to six after three more bodies were recovered. Rescue teams are still searching for nine missing children aged between three and 14, while 11 people were rescued earlier.
Police have reported new revelations in PTI leader Abdullah Tahir’s murder case, alleging that a TikToker was used in a honey-trap plan linked to a shooters’ gang. Investigators claim the killing deal was worth more than Rs200 million and are examining the wider network behind the case.
A new investigation team has visited the scene linked to the Mir Raza murder case in Karachi and reviewed evidence in the presence of the victim’s parents. Police also questioned a nursery worker and collected visual records from the site as the inquiry moves forward.
A special teaser for Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day celebrations has been released, calling citizens to renew loyalty to the homeland and participate in national festivities. The message urges people to raise the green and white flag and mark the occasion with unity and patriotic spirit.
Train services from Quetta to other provinces have been suspended for one day due to security concerns. The Jaffar Express from Quetta to Peshawar will not depart, while the Peshawar-to-Quetta service will be stopped at Jacobabad until the situation improves.
