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Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Amir Raza has been awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) by President Asif Ali Zardari. The ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr was attended by the prime minister, services chiefs and senior federal officials.
Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association has warned of a nationwide petrol pump shutdown from August 15 if its five-point demands are not met within 72 hours. The association says nearly 14,000 dealers are under pressure and wants urgent action on margins, pricing and policy issues.
Jamaat-i-Islami has sent a Rs1 billion defamation notice to former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi over allegations that the party received money to weaken public protests. Zaidi said he has forwarded the notice to his lawyer for legal advice.
Punjab schools will reopen on August 24 as scheduled after the provincial government ruled out any extension in summer holidays. Authorities have directed schools to complete cleaning, security and campus preparation work before students return.
The Sindh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking PPP MNA Shazia Marri’s disqualification over an alleged fake degree issue. The court ruled that the high court lacks direct authority to disqualify a parliamentarian through such a petition and noted that the matter had already been examined by election forums.
The death toll from the Kot Addu rickshaw crash in Muzaffargarh Canal has risen to six after three more bodies were recovered. Rescue teams are still searching for nine missing children aged between three and 14, while 11 people were rescued earlier.
Police have reported new revelations in PTI leader Abdullah Tahir’s murder case, alleging that a TikToker was used in a honey-trap plan linked to a shooters’ gang. Investigators claim the killing deal was worth more than Rs200 million and are examining the wider network behind the case.
A new investigation team has visited the scene linked to the Mir Raza murder case in Karachi and reviewed evidence in the presence of the victim’s parents. Police also questioned a nursery worker and collected visual records from the site as the inquiry moves forward.
A special teaser for Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day celebrations has been released, calling citizens to renew loyalty to the homeland and participate in national festivities. The message urges people to raise the green and white flag and mark the occasion with unity and patriotic spirit.
Israel has voiced concern over the Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact signed in Makkah, calling it a dangerous regional development. The agreement treats an attack on one member as an attack on all three and could reshape security calculations across the Middle East and South Asia.
Train services from Quetta to other provinces have been suspended for one day due to security concerns. The Jaffar Express from Quetta to Peshawar will not depart, while the Peshawar-to-Quetta service will be stopped at Jacobabad until the situation improves.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the deadly earthquake in Colombia and conveyed solidarity with the Colombian people. He offered condolences to affected families and said Pakistan stands with Colombia during the disaster.
