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A Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court has handed 10-year sentences to 47 PTI-linked figures over the May 9 riots. The ruling marks a major development in one of Pakistan’s most consequential post-2023 political cases.
Pakistan's Foreign Office formally protested the India-Canada C$2.6 billion uranium supply agreement, arguing it represents a selective exemption that undermines global non-proliferation norms and could enable India to expand its nuclear arsenal. Islamabad called on the international community to apply non-discriminatory standards to civil nuclear cooperation for all non-NPT states.
The US has ordered non-emergency staff and their families to leave its consulates in Karachi and Lahore due to safety risks. Washington says there is no change to its embassy status in Islamabad, as tensions and security concerns rise in Pakistan amid regional escalation.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has activated a 24/7 Crisis Management Unit and issued safety advice for Pakistanis in the Gulf amid regional tensions. It also released emergency helplines for Pakistani missions across Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
A protest outside the US Consulate in Karachi turned violent, with hospital officials reporting nine deaths and 18 injuries. Authorities imposed security measures in multiple cities, including Section 144 in Islamabad and increased protection for sensitive installations.
PTI sources say Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has told party leadership he will decide matters strictly “by the book” and that health-related pleas should be moved in the appropriate forum. The Supreme Court Registrar’s Office also returned a PTI petition seeking Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital for specialised eye treatment.
A Geo.tv commentary argues Pakistan’s border security choices are shaped by proximity to militant sanctuaries in Afghanistan and rising domestic pressure after repeated attacks. It says lasting stability would require verifiable action against cross-border militancy and stronger coordination mechanisms between Islamabad and Kabul.
Pakistan’s top leadership says national security and territorial integrity are non-negotiable amid renewed border clashes with Afghan Taliban forces. The prime minister and president warned that any aggression or attempts to harm civilians will be met with a firm and decisive response.
Talal Chaudhry says Islamabad will not alter its Afghanistan policy unless the Taliban abandon what Pakistan calls a “guerrilla mindset.” He cited recent suicide attacks linked to Afghan soil, Pakistan’s subsequent strikes, and warned border provocations would draw a firm response.
Balochistan is moving to establish a Safe City Authority to modernize security systems and expand surveillance coverage in major cities. The provincial leadership says the initiative should improve policing coordination, traffic management, and emergency response capabilities.
Pakistan says it repelled unprovoked firing from the Afghan side in border sub-sectors and warned against further escalation. Officials reiterated that Pakistan will defend its territorial integrity amid wider Islamabad–Kabul tensions and ongoing militancy concerns.
Punjab has introduced a new ordinance to curb theft and vandalism of public utility infrastructure, including manhole covers and streetlights. The law sets jail terms, heavy fines, and tougher action against scrap dealers and repeat offenders.
