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A police constable was killed after being abducted by unidentified armed men in Bajaur’s Barang tehsil. Police say the body showed signs of torture, a case has been registered and investigators are working to identify the attackers.
The Pakistan Airports Authority has warned that Islamabad airport flights may face delays from May 8 to May 10 during specific operational windows. Passengers have been advised to stay updated through airlines as arrivals and departures may be affected.
Four children were killed and 20 people were injured after a classroom roof collapsed at a private school in Dera Ghazi Khan. Initial findings suggest construction material placed on the roof during school expansion work may have contributed to the tragedy.
Climate experts at the Breathe Pakistan conference warned that Pakistan remains on the frontline of climate change, with agriculture and farmers facing rising risks. Speakers urged stronger financing, regional cooperation and development-focused resilience planning.
Pakistan’s military marked the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq with a warning that any future hostile move against the country would receive a stronger response. ISPR praised the Pakistan Air Force’s role and said the armed forces remain prepared for evolving regional threats.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the funeral prayer of Lt Col Khalid Hussain Shaheed at Chaklala Garrison. The officer embraced martyrdom after sustaining injuries during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan.
An AS-level Business Studies paper was allegedly leaked online in Pakistan, days after Cambridge confirmed a separate AS Mathematics paper breach. The incident has sparked fresh concerns among students, parents and schools over exam integrity and fairness.
Maulana Muhammad Idrees Tarangzai was killed in a targeted shooting in Charsadda, while two police constables were injured. Police have formed joint investigation teams, and JUI-F has announced nationwide peaceful protests over the killing.
Aurat March organiser Sheema Kermani and several activists were briefly detained outside the Karachi Press Club before being released after administrative intervention. The activists criticised the Sindh government and demanded an apology over what they called an unprecedented police action.
The Islamabad High Court has ordered the removal of YouTuber Rajab Butt’s name from the Passport Control List after finding the continued restriction unnecessary. The ruling comes as Butt faces separate proceedings linked to alleged religious-symbol remarks and cybercrime-related allegations.
The Islamabad High Court has declared a petition against Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz inadmissible for hearing, saying allegations against judges must follow proper legal channels. The court also warned that baseless claims could harm judicial dignity and may fall within contempt-related concerns.
A fire broke out on the seventh floor of Malik Salamat Jewellery Plaza in Lahore’s Shah Alam Market, prompting an immediate Rescue 1122 response. Officials said the blaze was brought under control and no casualties were reported, while the cause remains under investigation.
