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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are expected to meet at the Prime Minister House to discuss the worsening AJK situation. The meeting also comes amid budget-related differences between the PML-N-led government and the PPP.
Punjab has requested 137 companies of the Pakistan Army and Rangers for Muharram security across at least 37 districts. The move aims to support police and civil authorities during processions, gatherings and other sensitive religious activities.
At least seven civilians were reported dead after clashes between police and JAAC protesters in Rawalakot, AJK. The violence followed the group’s proscription, arrests of activists and rising tensions over constitutional and political demands.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi has warned that Pakistan’s GSP+ access to European markets could be at risk unless the government addresses EU concerns over rights, labour and governance commitments. He said the facility is vital for exports and must be protected before the current cycle ends in 2027.
Unofficial results from GBA-11 Kharmang show PPP candidate Iqbal Hussain leading with 6,141 votes, while PML-N’s Syed Mohsin Rizvi trails with 4,170 votes. The figures remain provisional until confirmed by election authorities.
Security forces killed 27 militants during intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan’s Miran Shah area over the past 72 hours. The military said weapons were recovered and the dead included militants linked to targeted killings, including the murder of Malik Saifullah Dawar.
A case has been registered against TikToker Nadeem Naniwala in Lahore over alleged reckless driving, interference with official work and related traffic violations. The case comes as Lahore traffic authorities continue a crackdown on vehicles using improper or non-standard registration plates.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of a nationwide heatwave from June 7 to 12, with parts of Sindh and Balochistan likely to reach 48°C to 51°C. Citizens have been advised to avoid direct sunlight, stay hydrated and take extra precautions as health and power risks rise.
Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah says more than Rs2 trillion worth of development projects are under way in Karachi, including road, water, waste and industrial infrastructure schemes. Business leaders welcomed the focus but urged faster action on Korangi’s water, sewage and connectivity problems.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reached Tehran carrying a special message from Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for Iran’s leadership. The visit highlights Pakistan’s growing role in regional diplomacy as Islamabad continues efforts to ease Iran-US tensions.
A woman doctor was seriously injured in an acid attack at Civil Hospital Quetta, while police said the accused was later killed in an encounter while fleeing arrest. The incident has sparked protests from doctors and renewed concerns about security for healthcare workers in Balochistan.
Islamabad police registered at least 432 kidnapping and sexual assault cases during the first five months of the year. The reported figures have raised concern over public safety, policing capacity and the need for stronger investigation and prevention measures in the federal capital.
