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The Lahore High Court has overturned the supersession of two senior bureaucrats, ruling that promotion decisions must be based on documented evidence rather than vague allegations. The federation has been directed to reconsider both officers for promotion in a fair and lawful manner.
Security forces killed 15 terrorists in separate operations across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to official accounts. The actions included intelligence-based operations in Kharan and Mastung, and a targeted strike on a weapons-laden vehicle in Bannu.
Three Sindh Rangers personnel were martyred and three attackers were killed after a vehicle-led assault targeted a Rangers facility in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar. Authorities cordoned off the area, launched a clearance operation and sought detailed reports as concerns rise over urban security threats.
NDMA has warned that northern Pakistan faces a heightened risk of glacier melt, flash floods and landslides from June 27 to July 3 due to heat and forecast rainfall. Authorities have directed disaster agencies to stay prepared and advised residents and tourists to avoid risky movement near glacier-fed areas.
Heavy firing and an explosion were reported in Block 6 of Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar on Saturday night, prompting law-enforcement and rescue teams to move toward the area. Initial details remained limited as authorities began responding to the developing situation.
Security forces killed eight terrorists in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kharan and Mastung districts, according to ISPR. Officials said weapons, IEDs and motorcycles were recovered, while President Zardari, PM Shehbaz and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the forces.
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab on Saturday evening, with the epicentre reported in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region. Initial reports said no loss of life had been reported.
PDMA has issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood alert for upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to rising temperatures and rapid glacier melt. District administrations and rescue agencies have been ordered to stay on high alert and warn vulnerable communities in time.
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Musakhel district of Balochistan injured more than 20 people and damaged over 90 houses, according to local officials. Relief teams have been dispatched as authorities assess losses in remote areas with disrupted communication links.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, security institutions and law-enforcement agencies for ensuring peaceful Ashura observances across Pakistan. The premier also appreciated provincial governments, GB and AJK authorities for coordinated security arrangements.
Pakistan will host the next SCO Women’s Forum in September after its proposal received support at a meeting in Kyrgyzstan. Senator Bushra Anjum Butt led Pakistan’s delegation and highlighted the country’s initiatives for women’s empowerment and inclusive development.
NDMA has issued a rain, thunderstorm and strong wind alert for several districts across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, monitor weather updates and take precautions due to slippery roads, reduced visibility and possible infrastructure damage.
