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A new security plan has been enforced around Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, with 435 police personnel and multiple checkpoints deployed across surrounding areas. Authorities have also ordered closures of petrol stations, hotels and shops between Dahgal and Gorakhpur, with the restrictions remaining in force until further notice.
Pakistan reached the Women’s T20 Asia Cup semi-finals after Nashra Sandhu took a record six wickets for seven runs in a 72-run victory over Hong Kong. Pakistan finished second in Group A and will face Sri Lanka in the semi-final on Friday.
Pakistan's Supreme Court has upheld a Sindh High Court order requiring Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal to provide monthly financial assistance to two minor Hindu girls. The judgement also sets guidance for courts to refer deserving welfare cases to Bait-ul-Mal while allowing the institution to assess future applicants under its established policies.
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged political parties to take the lead in deciding whether Pakistan should create new provinces or administrative units, warning against unilateral decisions. His remarks come as proposals for restructuring the country's governance system gain momentum among senior federal leaders and trigger strong debate over provincial autonomy and national cohesion.
Pakistan has raised petrol by Rs12.90 per litre to Rs358.77 and high-speed diesel by Rs3.72 to Rs381.77, with the revised rates taking effect on September 8. The sharp petrol increase is expected to raise commuting and transport costs while adding fresh pressure to inflation-sensitive households and businesses.
A judicial commission probing the death of 25-year-old Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali has summoned the city's police surgeon and three other officials for its September 8 hearing as it examines gaps in witness statements and forensic records. The case has drawn intense scrutiny after a second post-mortem found that the fatal gunshot entered through Ali's back and concluded that the findings were inconsistent with suicide.
A major fire in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone spread to an adjacent factory and caused part of an affected building to collapse, prompting an hours-long emergency operation. No deaths or injuries had been reported as rescue teams continued containment efforts and authorities assessed structural risks at the site.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and given one demerit point for a send-off gesture following Shafali Verma's dismissal during the Women's Asia Cup match against India. She admitted the Level 1 offence and accepted the sanction, taking her disciplinary tally to two demerit points within 24 months.
An Islamabad court has granted the NCCIA three days of physical remand of journalist Bilal Ghauri in a PECA case linked to social-media content concerning the appointment of Nacta's national coordinator. The agency sought 10 days of custody, while Ghauri's defence challenged the misinformation allegations and asked investigators to identify the statements they considered false.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has launched an internal disciplinary inquiry into reported conduct issues during the national team's England tour, amid unconfirmed claims involving Imamul Haq and Mohammad Rizwan. The board has not verified allegations that players' phones were taken or their data accessed and has urged the public to rely on official findings as the investigation proceeds.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has warned that dividing Sindh without the consent of its people could weaken Pakistan's federation, calling for broad consultation before any restructuring of provincial boundaries. His remarks come amid growing political debate over proposals to create additional provinces and administrative units across the country.
A fire in the urology ward of Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital in Bannu was brought under control within about 10 minutes of rescuers reaching the facility, with all patients evacuated safely and no casualties reported. Initial information pointed to an electrical spark, while the incident has renewed attention on hospital fire preparedness following other recent healthcare facility fires in Pakistan.
