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Two police officials were martyred after a speeding dumper collided with a parked police van on the M9 Motorway near Karachi. Police have arrested the driver and started legal action as concerns grow over heavy vehicle accidents in the city.
Balochistan officials say 35 terrorists were killed and three commanders arrested in a four-day intelligence-based operation in hills around Quetta. The province has also imposed Section 144 and suspended some train services amid heightened security concerns.
Punjab is expected to see rain and thunderstorms from May 19 to 22 after days of intense heat. Lahore may stay dry in the next 24 hours, while Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and adjoining areas could receive gusty winds and thunder activity.
A major fire at a factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone was largely brought under control after more than 10 fire brigade vehicles responded. No casualties were immediately reported, while cooling and inspection work was expected to follow.
Pakistan will celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27 after the Zilhaj moon was sighted on Sunday. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed that the first day of Zilhaj will fall on May 18.
Pakistan’s Ruet-i-Hilal Committee met in Karachi to sight the Zilhaj moon, with zonal committees also gathering reports from across the country. The decision will determine whether Eidul Azha is observed on May 27 or a day later.
Motorway police have banned vehicles carrying sacrificial animals from entering motorways ahead of Eidul Azha, citing accident risks and past safety incidents. Punjab and KP police have been asked to assist enforcement near cattle markets and motorway entry points.
Anmol alias Pinky has disputed police claims about her arrest timing during a dramatic Karachi court appearance. The court granted further remand in narcotics and murder-related cases while directing medical examination after her complaint of maltreatment.
The FIA has ordered a 48-hour inquiry into a raid on a jewellery shop in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar after claims of missing silver, alleged smuggling and trader resistance. The agency says the probe will examine legal procedures, evidence and social media material while assuring jewellers of an impartial investigation.
Authorities have banned livestock-laden vehicles from entering motorways ahead of Eidul Azha. The decision aims to prevent accidents, control congestion near cattle markets and enforce safer transport practices.
Lady Constable Shakeela was martyred in a firing attack in Turbat, while her husband and child were seriously injured. Police have registered a case, launched a search operation and tightened security across the city.
HEC has introduced a new graduate admissions policy barring universities from holding separate entrance tests for MS, MPhil and PhD programmes. Admissions will now be linked to ETC testing, with the regulator aiming to improve transparency, merit and uniformity across public and private universities.
