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PTA has extended the SIM disown period from 60 days to 365 days to discourage frequent transfers and reduce misuse of registered mobile connections. Citizens have been urged to remain careful with biometric verification and keep CNIC records updated.
Sacrificial animal prices have surged across Pakistan’s cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha, with buyers complaining that goats, bulls and camels are becoming unaffordable. Officials say there is no fixed price formula, but monitoring has been increased to stop illegal charges and fraud.
Security forces killed 11 terrorists during intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan’s Datta Khel area, according to ISPR. Weapons and ammunition were recovered, while sanitisation operations are continuing to clear remaining threats.
The Sindh government has revised its Eidul Azha holiday schedule to three days from May 26 to 28 and announced work-from-home arrangements for May 29. Essential services and budget-related offices will continue working as required.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Chinese firms to relocate industries to Pakistan through joint ventures and export-focused manufacturing. He said Pakistan wants investment, technology and expertise rather than loans, with agriculture, IT, minerals and special economic zones placed at the centre of the plan.
At least 14 people were killed after a blast targeted a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, derailing coaches and prompting a major rescue operation. Federal and provincial leaders condemned the attack as investigators began collecting evidence from the site.
The Supreme Court has ruled that khula should not be granted without a wife’s clear and informed consent, especially where financial rights are involved. The case has been sent back to the family court for a fresh decision within 30 days.
Pakistan’s wheat market is facing renewed pressure as weak procurement, lower crop estimates and rising input costs unsettle farmers, millers and policymakers. The crisis could affect flour prices and food security unless stock rules, procurement planning and targeted consumer protection are improved.
Sindh Police recovered an 11-year-old girl kidnapped from Peshawar during a major Kacha operation in Shikarpur, while two suspected robbers were killed. Officials said the case had gone viral online and further action was continuing against remaining criminal networks.
A loud explosion was reported near a railway track in Quetta, prompting police and rescue teams to rush to the scene. Initial reports said nearby windows and glass panels were damaged, while authorities continued investigating the cause and impact of the blast.
Pakistan is facing another spell of severe heat, with Dadu recording 49°C and several Sindh cities reaching 47°C or above. The Met Office has advised citizens to avoid direct sunlight, stay hydrated and prepare for continued hot and dry weather in most regions.
Twenty-one miners abducted in Balochistan’s Chagai district have been safely rescued after an operation on Saturday. The workers were reportedly kidnapped from the Quetta-Taftan Highway, while no group has claimed responsibility so far.
