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AJK Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani has visited PML-N AJK President Shah Ghulam Qadir after tensions emerged over Gilani's nomination and Qadir's boycott of the prime ministerial vote. The outreach is being viewed as an effort to restore party unity as the newly elected government moves toward cabinet formation and implementation of its agenda.
Twenty-five Pakistani fishermen from Karachi and Thatta returned home through the Wagah-Attari border after their release from Indian prisons. Pakistani officials said efforts would continue to secure the repatriation of other nationals still detained in India.
Climate Change Minister Dr Musadik Malik has urged Pakistan to adopt a long-term strategy to address worsening flood risks and other climate-related threats. He called for coordinated domestic action, stronger community preparedness, international cooperation and greater support for vulnerable countries seeking climate justice.
The government has apologised for temporary night-time loadshedding after a delayed RLNG cargo contributed to a 3,600MW generation shortfall, compounded by lower output from Mangla Dam. The Power Division says outages will be reduced once delayed gas supplies arrive and has urged consumers to limit peak-hour electricity use.
Lahore Traffic Police has outlined an online procedure for motorists who believe they have received an incorrect e-challan, allowing them to submit a review request through the Punjab Safe Cities Authority portal. Applicants can locate the disputed notice, select the review option and wait for authorities to communicate the outcome, with a traffic police helpline available for assistance.
A high-level inquiry into the deadly PIMS nursery fire has fixed responsibility, highlighted inadequate facilities and recommended disciplinary action against those found accountable. The report has been submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is expected to review its findings and decide the next steps.
The initial inquiry into the deadly PIMS fire has been submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with investigators recommending disciplinary action against officials found responsible for failures surrounding the incident. The report also raises concerns over hospital facilities and emergency preparedness as authorities consider further accountability and safety reforms.
Punjab has approved recruitment of retired military personnel as Monitoring and Evaluation Officers under the Punjab Education Foundation to strengthen oversight of educational institutions. The one-year contractual posts carry a reported salary of Rs60,000 per month, with applications open until September 7 and further recruitment expected in phases.
Balochistan Interior Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau says authorities recovered two underage cousins in Makran after an alleged BLA attempt to draw them into militant activities, including a possible suicide attack. Officials say the case highlights concerns over the exploitation of personal trauma and minors for militant recruitment.
At least five police personnel, including DSP Kifayatullah Marwat, were injured when attackers opened fire on a police party near Hathala on Tank Road in Dera Ismail Khan. Police returned fire, shifted the wounded to hospital and launched a search operation, while initial reports differed slightly over the total number of injured personnel.
Pakistan's Power Division has rejected claims that the 4,500MW electricity-generation component of Diamer-Bhasha Dam was cancelled, saying it remains included in existing and future IGCEP planning. The clarification follows a report suggesting authorities could prioritise water storage while postponing power and transmission infrastructure.
Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah to review production capacity, export potential, indigenous weapons development and ongoing modernisation. ISPR said two new industrial plants are expected to begin production before the end of 2026 as Pakistan expands domestic defence manufacturing.
