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ISPR says 20 militants were killed in two IBOs in North Waziristan and Dara Adam Khel. Sanitisation continues under the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign as authorities vow to sustain counterterrorism pressure.
PIA's schedule remained chaotic as engineers declined to sign off aircraft they deem unsafe. Management threatened legal action and sought outside help, while the union cited safety, spares shortages and years without raises.
A viral graphic alleging Khawaja Asif threatened Afghanistan over Bagram is fake. Geo Fact-Check and the network's spokesperson confirm no such report aired and the image used an incorrect logo.
The Lahore High Court mandated a Sunday shutdown for commercial activity and enforced 10pm closures to tackle smog. With AQI readings in the hazardous range, officials were told to submit regular progress reports on mitigation steps.
The Lahore High Court criticised Punjab’s anti-smog response, ordering tougher action against polluting vehicles and better enforcement of restrictions. With Lahore’s air quality among the world’s worst, officials pledged stricter measures.
Stored explosives ignited at the CTD police station in Peshawar, killing one officer. Two personnel suffered injuries as the blast triggered secondary detonations and fire. Rescue teams evacuated detainees, contained the flames, and secured the site. Provincial police leaders ordered a forensic review to confirm the cause of the explosion.
Police traced the driver who was filmed hitting traffic wardens in Islamabad's I-8 Markaz. He is now held at the I-9 station while investigators review the evidence. The arrest followed public pressure after the clip spread across social media. Officials said the case underscores zero tolerance for assaults on law enforcement.
NDMA projects a weak La Niña this winter, with less rain and warmer temperatures across large parts of Pakistan. Lower snowfall could weigh on glaciers and water supplies, while drought risks may rise in Sindh and Balochistan.
Complaints of erroneous tickets and mismatched data rocked Karachi’s e-challan rollout. The Sindh CM ordered a one-time waiver, while lawmakers and a political party sought court intervention and policy review.
Freedom Network’s 2025 report says Pakistan saw 142 media-related violations in 11 months, a nearly 60% surge. Television journalists were most targeted, with legal cases under PECA and the PPC rising sharply, largely in Punjab and Islamabad.
Karachi’s AI-enabled e-challan system has already flagged more than 4,000 violations, with most fines tied to seat belts, helmets and speeding. Police urged citizens to beware of fake SMS notices as the rollout expands.
Melissa hit Jamaica with 185-mph winds, the strongest landfall in the island’s history. The storm turned toward eastern Cuba; 500,000 people were told to move to higher ground. Over 500,000 Jamaicans lost power; St Elizabeth suffered severe flooding and damage. Officials warned of potential fatalities as cut-off areas are reached. Bahamas ordered evacuations as regional impacts mounted.
