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A viral video from Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar shows two masked motorcycle-borne robbers looting four women at gunpoint and snatching their mobile phones. The incident has renewed concern over street crime in the city, with another recent Gulshan-e-Iqbal robbery also cited in which a young man was deprived of his motorcycle, watch and wallet.
Pakistan’s defence minister says the country will use all available means to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi threats under a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The remarks signal a stronger regional security role for Islamabad while it continues to support diplomatic efforts to contain the wider conflict.
Somali maritime police said they recovered the MT Honour 25, an oil tanker carrying 10 Pakistani crewmen, more than five months after pirates hijacked it near Puntland. Reports of casualties among the crew have created fresh anxiety for families in Pakistan, while authorities and humanitarian representatives work on confirmation, medical support and repatriation.
Petrol has been reduced by Rs1.49 per litre to Rs387.54, while diesel has been cut by Rs2.73 per litre to Rs402.24. The revised prices take effect from September 30, alongside continued details for discounted fuel access under the Petrol Relief Scheme.
Police in Lahore are investigating the death of 18-year-old Maham after an initial probe alleged abuse by her father and brothers. Investigators said additional legal sections may be added once detailed postmortem and forensic reports are received.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif opened the London Stock Exchange session and inaugurated Pakistan's $3 billion dual-tranche sovereign Eurobond. The transaction drew nearly $6 billion in investor demand and is being presented as part of Pakistan's effort to rebuild confidence in its economy and diversify external financing.
Five crew members, including three Pakistanis, were killed after the hijacked Honour 25 vessel was attacked in Somalia. Four others were injured, while crew members said the ship's steering system was damaged, medical help was unavailable and urgent helicopter evacuation was needed.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has removed the WASA managing directors of Kasur, Faisalabad and Okara over poor sanitation performance. The provincial government also ordered stricter monitoring, warning letters for weak performers, body cameras for field officers, e-challans for anti-littering enforcement and a 15-day deadline for door-to-door waste collection rollout.
The Punjab government has formed a high-level committee to reinvestigate the Hina Javed murder case in Rawalpindi. The panel will review evidence, suspect statements, post-mortem findings and case proceedings, while also meeting the victim's family, which has raised serious concerns over the direction and handling of the investigation.
A temporary gas supply suspension has been announced for Balarkay and adjoining areas of Sheikhupura district on October 1. The shutdown is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM due to tie-in work on the main pipeline, affecting several localities including Hoyekay, Bhadman, Amba, Kalyan, and nearby areas.
Pakistan security forces killed seven terrorists in separate operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The actions included an operation in Chagai district and an intelligence-based operation in Bara, with weapons, ammunition, and militant hideouts reportedly targeted.
Lahore police arrested one suspect, identified as Mohsin, in a case involving the alleged sexual assault of an Azerbaijani woman in Defence C. Investigators said the woman’s medical examination and court-recorded statement are part of the case, while raids are underway to arrest two remaining suspects.
