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Security forces completed an overnight operation at Kohat Police Lines after a deadly assault, killing eight militants and clearing key sections of the compound. Officials said the attack's death toll had risen to 23, with more than 100 others injured, as authorities begin examining how the attackers penetrated the sensitive facility.
Asim Azhar has praised Hania Aamir's debut single 'Pablo', highlighting its expressive songwriting and her transition into music. The Punjabi hip-hop release continues to generate online attention while adding to discussion about greater female representation in Pakistan's pop scene.
Security forces killed 11 militants in separate operations in Panjgur and Chagai districts of Balochistan, according to security sources, with weapons and ammunition also reported recovered. The operations come as Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continue to account for the overwhelming majority of Pakistan's violence-related fatalities.
Pakistan has reduced petrol by Rs1.65 per litre to Rs389.14 and high-speed diesel by 88 paise to Rs424.04, with the revised rates effective from September 19 through September 21. The short-term adjustment follows easing international oil prices but comes amid continued volatility in global energy markets.
Pakistan Auto Parts Show 2026 has opened in Lahore with a stronger focus on micro, small and medium enterprises, local auto-parts manufacturing and international business partnerships. The event runs through September 20 as policymakers and industry representatives also work toward a new automobile policy aimed at strengthening domestic production and exports.
Gold prices in Pakistan surged by Rs6,900 per tola to Rs460,336 as international bullion climbed by $69 to $4,378 per ounce. The sharp move also lifted silver prices and added to recent volatility affecting jewellery buyers, traders and investors.
The Islamabad High Court has issued a detailed judgment setting legal limits on a possible PTI protest towards the federal capital, including restrictions on road blockades and the use of government resources. The court reaffirmed the right to peaceful assembly while directing authorities to protect citizens' movement, businesses and access to essential services.
At least 16 people, including five police personnel and 11 civilians, were killed and around 50 others injured in an attack near the Old Police Lines in Kohat. Security forces launched a clearance operation while hospitals remained on emergency footing and authorities began investigating how the attackers reached the sensitive compound.
Jamaat-e-Islami has announced an Islamabad march for September 20 after several rounds of negotiations failed to resolve its demands, particularly the withdrawal of the petroleum levy. Convoys from multiple regions and a train march from Karachi are planned as the party continues its protest campaign over fuel costs and taxation.
Pakistan is facing severe LNG supply pressure as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz exposes its heavy dependence on Gulf energy shipments. With Qatar and the UAE supplying roughly 99% of imported LNG, attention is turning to gas storage, long-term contracts and greater diversification of the country's energy mix.
Pakistan has introduced fresh austerity and energy-conservation measures, including a 50% reduction in fuel allocations for most official vehicles, restrictions on government spending and foreign travel, and commercial closing times of 9pm for markets and 11pm for restaurants. The measures follow rising international petroleum prices and growing concern over the economic impact of instability in the Middle East.
Karachi Port's liner shipping connectivity index climbed to a record 343.02 in the second quarter of 2026, up from 309.81 in the previous quarter. Pakistan's overall global liner shipping connectivity ranking also improved from 35th to 34th as authorities work to expand maritime trade links.
