Pakistan’s United National Movement Chairman Dr. Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui slammed the use of women and children by terrorists, calling it shameful. He expressed his condolences for the martyred security personnel in the recent Balochistan attack, stating that the security forces have successfully thwarted the objectives of the terrorists with their timely action. Dr. Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui further emphasized that the nation stands united with the Pakistan Army and law enforcement agencies in their efforts to combat terrorism.
The federal minister for Education, Dr. Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui, also called for an end to Indian and Afghan interference in Pakistan’s territory, stressing that the country’s sovereignty is non-negotiable. He urged the international community to acknowledge Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in the region.
In a separate development, the Charsadda DHQ hospital administration revealed that a sum of 30 million rupees was embezzled from the hospital’s power grid every month. The National Economic Council (NEC) approved four major development projects worth over 240 billion rupees.
In other news, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government issued a notification to allow celebrations in girls’ colleges across the province. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, is reportedly set to be transferred to the federal government, with his new posting yet to be confirmed.
Meanwhile, the Senate’s Standing Committee on Trade raised questions on the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the US imports, barter trade, and other economic indicators. The Fire Brigade officials confirmed that two of their vehicles were engaged in firefighting efforts.
Libyan Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar paid a visit to the GHQ, accompanied by Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar. Federal Minister for Communications and Privatization, Ali Imran Khan, apologized to PPP Senator Palwasha Khan in the Senate for his previous statement.
The Jamaat-e-Islami criticized Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah’s statement, stating that protests and sit-ins are a democratic right. Senator Raja Nasir Abbas, the leader of the opposition in the Senate, described the country as facing a crisis in terms of economy, politics, and law and order.
In an interview, journalist Muhammad Kareemi Todehsi said that Iran would respond decisively if attacked. The government is taking steps to curb smuggling in Balochistan, which includes the smuggling of oil and other goods.
In a separate development, the government approved the Punjab Regulation of Aircraft Flight Act 2025. Senator Rana Sanaullah, an advisor to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on political affairs, stated that terrorists would be labeled as terrorists without any distinction.
PTI’s parliamentary party meeting is expected to take place, with the participation of Punjab Chief Minister Saeed Afridi. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, is reportedly set to be transferred to the federal government, with his new posting yet to be confirmed.
The federal minister for Defense also mentioned that the government is taking steps to curb smuggling in Balochistan, which includes the smuggling of oil and other goods.
In a separate development, Federal Minister for Communications and Privatization Ali Imran Khan apologized to PPP Senator Palwasha Khan in the Senate for his previous statement.
US President Donald Trump released a statement on social media after a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian filmmaker and director of the film Dhurak 2, Shazia Aqil, made her Instagram account private after facing criticism and backlash over her statement on the film Dhrenander.
