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Karachi police say 25 sacrificial goats worth around Rs1.9 million were stolen from Gulistan-i-Jauhar ahead of Eid ul Adha. Investigators have obtained CCTV footage, while the owner has been asked to lodge an FIR to move the case forward.
The PMD has issued a Glof alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in upper Pakistan. Authorities have been told to prepare evacuations, monitor vulnerable valleys and warn residents near rivers and streams.
PML-N MPA Sardar Ayub Gadhi was critically injured and four aides were killed in a gun attack in Toba Tek Singh. Police suspect an old enmity and have launched raids to arrest the attackers.
Pakistan’s civil and military leadership marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with a strong warning against any future aggression. The ceremonies highlighted military preparedness, national unity, counterterrorism challenges and Pakistan’s wider diplomatic role in regional stability.
At least 31 people were injured after a major fire broke out at a customs warehouse near Quetta, where an LPG tanker reportedly exploded inside the facility. Seven injured persons were said to be in critical condition as victims were shifted to Civil Hospital Quetta.
More than 56,000 Pakistani pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, including 4,077 new arrivals reported by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Officials say support staff, medical teams and transport services in Makkah have been increased as the pilgrimage operation moves forward.
Gas supply was suspended in several Karachi areas after Red Line BRT excavation work damaged a high-pressure pipeline near Jail Chowrangi. SSGC teams launched emergency repairs while residents in Saddar, Garden, Lyari and nearby localities faced disruption.
A suspected suicide bombing targeted the Fateh Khel police station in Bannu, triggering multiple explosions and heavy gunfire. Police sealed the area, hospitals declared emergency, and a search operation was launched as authorities investigated the attack.
The PMD has forecast rain, wind and dust-thunderstorms in upper Pakistan from May 10 to 12 under a fresh westerly wave. Authorities warned of possible damage to weak structures, crop disruption and landslides in vulnerable northern areas.
A new review has highlighted Pakistan’s use of network-centric warfare, drones, fighter jets and missile systems during Marka-i-Haq. The report comes as Pakistan marks the first anniversary of last year’s military confrontation with India.
Islamabad authorities have issued a traffic advisory for May 10 ahead of the Marka-i-Haq anniversary event at the National Monument. Major routes will face temporary closures, with diversions and restrictions on heavy vehicles expected through Sunday night.
Pakistan Air Force jets flew over Rawalpindi and Islamabad during rehearsals for the first anniversary ceremony of Marka-i-Haq. Authorities also warned that Islamabad airport operations may face temporary delays during the weekend event window.
