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Dadu police foiled an alleged underage marriage involving a 12-year-old girl and arrested the bridegroom along with his father. A case has been registered against the groom, nikahkhwan and parents of both sides under the Child Marriage Act.
Residents across several Karachi neighbourhoods have demanded an end to prolonged and allegedly unannounced power cuts. K-Electric denied load shedding beyond 10 hours and said outages were linked to non-payment of bills.
Pakistan Railways has recovered 2.72 acres of land worth Rs1.42 billion in Karachi during a major anti-encroachment operation. Officials said the land belongs to the Karachi Circular Railway corridor and cases have been registered against detained individuals.
Security sources said eight militants were killed on the second day of an operation in KP’s Darra Adamkhel, taking the total death toll to 13. The operation targeted militants linked to the banned Tariq Gidar group, with two Afghan nationals reportedly among those killed.
A fire erupted in the parking area of Irum Shopping Emporium in Karachi’s Buffer Zone, damaging several motorcycles and prompting a rescue operation. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, rescued a minor girl and others, and reported no loss of life.
Dadu has recorded 51.5°C, setting a new maximum temperature record as Sindh and parts of Balochistan face extreme heat. The PMD has warned that several districts may continue to see temperatures far above normal, raising health, water, agriculture and energy concerns.
The NCCIA Punjab wing has arrested 11 people from different cities for allegedly spreading anti-state propaganda and inciting unrest online. Authorities say digital evidence is being collected as the suspects face proceedings under PECA.
A TikTok-related dispute in Bhakkar escalated into a deadly armed clash, leaving two young men dead and five others injured. Police say raids are underway to arrest suspects, while security has been increased to prevent further violence.
A cattle trader from Dadu reportedly lost Rs11.5 million at Karachi’s Malir cattle market after a suspect was caught on CCTV taking a sack full of cash. The viral theft has raised fresh concerns over security at Eidul Azha livestock markets, where traders handle large sums during peak seasonal business.
Pakistan’s armed forces renewed their commitment to national defence on the 28th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer. The military leadership described the 1998 nuclear tests as a defining milestone for sovereignty, deterrence and strategic balance in South Asia.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed that 200 Federal Constabulary personnel from the diplomatic protection unit will receive training in the kingdom. The decision followed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s meeting with his Saudi counterpart in Mina and reflects expanding security cooperation between the two countries.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan concluded a seven-day official visit to Pakistan after meetings with top state officials and Ismaili community members. The visit highlighted development cooperation, education, humanitarian work and the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and the Aga Khan Development Network.
