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A federal audit report has flagged billions of rupees in irregularities, unrecovered liabilities and weak oversight across key government bodies. The findings raise serious questions about financial controls, public spending and accountability in Pakistan’s federal institutions.
FIA has uncovered an alleged human placenta smuggling network in Islamabad, arresting five suspects including three Chinese nationals. Officials say biological materials and processing equipment were seized and sent for forensic testing, while further arrests are being pursued.
Yaum-i-Ashura was observed across Pakistan with major mourning processions held under strict security in several cities. Authorities deployed police, Rangers, army personnel and surveillance systems while leaders urged unity, tolerance and peace.
Pakistan’s immigration chief has announced a digital reform drive for passport services, including a mobile app, home delivery and QR code-based payments. The initiative aims to speed up applications, improve transparency and reduce reliance on middlemen.
Sindh’s domestic violence law remains weakly implemented more than a decade after passage, with experts citing police reluctance, institutional weakness and social pressure. Data from rights groups shows hundreds of reported cases but negligible convictions, raising fresh concern over women’s access to justice.
Sargodha police say a preliminary postmortem report has indicated possible sexual assault in the murder of a seven-year-old girl. Investigators are awaiting the final autopsy report while examining the role of arrested suspects and the circumstances surrounding the prime suspect’s reported death in an encounter.
Mourning processions for the 9th of Muharram were held across Pakistan under strict security arrangements in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta and other cities. Authorities deployed police, Rangers, surveillance systems and route controls as the country prepared for Ashura.
Karachi police have launched a high-level probe into the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Quaidabad. DNA samples from multiple suspects have been sent for forensic testing as investigators focus on people from the victim’s neighbourhood.
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Finance Bill 2026-27, allowing the federal budget to take effect from July 1. The Rs18.771 trillion budget includes tax and duty changes along with a seven per cent increase in salaries and pensions for government employees.
More than 80,000 Pakistanis have registered online for Hajj 2027 within three days through the Hajj Management System. Karachi leads the departure preferences, while costs and further details are expected in the next phase.
Karachi’s pilot child-friendly medicolegal clinic is seeking to change how Pakistan handles children in abuse, custody and legal cases. The initiative combines evidence collection with psychosocial support, safer examination methods and child-sensitive procedures.
Maheen Anwari has urged authorities to act against crime-themed social media videos allegedly involving school uniforms and children. Her appeal has triggered debate over digital responsibility, child safety and the need for stronger monitoring of harmful online content.
