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Pakistan’s armed forces congratulated the nation on the 79th Independence Day and reaffirmed their commitment to defending sovereignty, upholding the Constitution and promoting national unity. The message also honoured the country’s founders, martyrs, veterans and citizens serving Pakistan.
Aerial firing during Independence Day celebrations in Karachi left one woman dead and 94 people injured, including children and women. Police arrested more than 30 suspects and recovered weapons as hospitals treated victims from several city areas.
The federal government has increased petrol by Re0.45 and high-speed diesel by Rs1.16 per litre for August 14. Petrol now stands at Rs325.43 per litre, while diesel has been fixed at Rs383.95 under the daily pricing mechanism.
The Yadgar-i-Fatah monument was inaugurated in Islamabad by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the eve of Independence Day. The ceremony included senior military leadership, a guard of honour, a light show and a Pakistan Air Force flypast.
The Supreme Court has fixed August 18 for hearing PTI pleas seeking medical treatment and meeting access for jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The case has political importance as PTI links parliamentary engagement and negotiations to access to its founder.
Prices of 52 essential and life-saving medicines remain pending despite approval by the Cabinet Drug Pricing Committee. The Health Ministry is seeking the prime minister’s approval to move the matter to the federal cabinet so DRAP can notify maximum retail prices.
Two police personnel were killed after unidentified attackers opened fire in Lahore’s Badami Bagh area. Punjab’s police chief has ordered an immediate report and directed teams to arrest the suspects as search operations continue.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has confirmed that the Rabi ul Awal moon was not sighted in Pakistan. Eid Milad un Nabi will therefore be observed on Wednesday, August 26, while the Islamic month will begin on August 15.
A Karachi sessions court has acquitted Anmol alias Pinky in three narcotics cases registered at Gizri police station. The decision follows defence arguments that the cases were based on co-accused statements after those co-accused had already been acquitted.
AJK police have accused the Joint Awami Action Committee of abducting eight highway police personnel deployed on election duty. The allegation comes amid ongoing protests, phased elections and rising tensions in the region.
The Sindh High Court has ordered an independent committee to investigate an HIV outbreak among children linked to Karachi’s Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital. The court also directed free long-term treatment, possible compensation and a two-month inquiry into safety failures, syringe use and official responsibility.
Pakistan and Norway reaffirmed their commitment to stronger bilateral ties as Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide met Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad. The visit, the first of its kind in about a decade, is expected to focus on trade, climate, renewable energy, education and regional developments.
