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A judicial commission investigating Mir Raza’s death has directed police to help a Bykea driver restore his livelihood and housing after he said his cooperation in the case left him without a vehicle or accommodation. The commission is continuing to examine witness statements, police conduct and other unresolved aspects of the high-profile Karachi case.
Security forces killed 12 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Kalat district, according to ISPR, which said ammunition and improvised explosive devices were also destroyed. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari praised the operation as security forces continued sanitisation activity in the area.
A Karachi City Court has acquitted Natasha Danish in the separate drug-use case linked to the fatal 2024 Karsaz Road accident. The ruling concerns the narcotics-related prosecution and does not by itself determine separate legal matters arising from the collision that killed a father and daughter and injured four others.
Pakistan and Australia have agreed to expand cooperation in agricultural research, climate resilience, biosecurity, water management and farm trade. The partnership will focus on practical farmer-oriented research, stronger plant-health systems, improved export access and new technical initiatives involving Pakistani and Australian institutions.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has rejected India’s allegations concerning damage to a Hindu temple in Narowal, maintaining that the century-old structure collapsed during torrential rains and that restoration measures are underway. A minority rights group disputes that account, while India has called for a transparent investigation, turning the incident into a fresh diplomatic dispute.
Lahore will begin registering kite and related-material manufacturers from September 5 as preparations start for Basant 2027, scheduled for March 12 to 14. Authorities will require NOCs, inspect production sites and permit only approved kites and cotton string while maintaining a ban on chemical-coated and metallic strings.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says the Makkah Pact can support regional peace through deterrence but Pakistan must strengthen its economy to sustain recent defence and diplomatic gains. The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkiye alliance is being institutionalised with a Riyadh-based secretariat initially headed by Pakistan.
Pakistan has set a tentative June 2027 deadline to fully deregulate petrol pricing, with the Petroleum Division planning a phased transition toward greater competition and market-based rates. The proposals include revised IFEM calculations, emergency safeguards for diesel prices, regulatory reviews and a final report for the prime minister’s approval.
The IMF has cited Pakistan as a successful example of its joint three-pillar approach with the World Bank for sustainable debt, stronger growth and economic reform. The recognition highlights progress in domestic resource mobilisation and liability management while underscoring the need for continued policy discipline and international support.
The federal government has increased petrol by Rs2.84 per litre to Rs349 and high-speed diesel by Rs2.28 to Rs374.31 for September 4. The latest hike comes amid rising international oil prices and adds fresh pressure on motorists, transport operators and businesses across Pakistan.
A reported Bengal tiger sighting with two cubs in Islamabad's Gulberg Greens prompted security and wildlife teams to launch searches and warn residents to stay indoors. Authorities said an initial search found no physical evidence confirming the animals' location, but monitoring is continuing as images and videos circulate widely online.
ChatGPT and Codex are experiencing elevated error rates in an ongoing service disruption that began at 2:58pm UTC on September 3. Engineers are investigating the problem, which affects multiple components and may disrupt AI and coding workflows for users in Pakistan and worldwide.
