The incident occurred as a Pakistani fisherman, identified as Tayyab, was engaged in fishing activities near the coastal region of Sistan and Baluchestan Province in Iran. Deputy Commissioner Nabiullah Kakar stated that the fisherman’s body has been transferred to Gwadar from Iran, and further details are being obtained from Iranian authorities.
In a separate development, some women who had gathered in Islamabad to participate in a protest march were detained by the police. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced that the construction of the Awami Markaz Flyover in the city will be completed within 100 days.
PTI leader Salman Akram Raja expressed his concerns about the increasing violence against women, stating that those who have made the greatest sacrifices for the movement are being targeted and subjected to oppression. The UAE’s Ministry of Defense reported that four people, including a Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi, have lost their lives in Iranian attacks on the Emirate state, resulting in a total of 4 fatalities.
MQM-Pakistan Chairman Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui stated that those who have seen politics as a means to achieve their objectives are now at the end of their journey. Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail accused the government of benefiting oil companies at the expense of the public.
In a separate development, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Petroleum Minister Ali Haider Zaidi met in Karachi to discuss the rising fuel prices and the country’s oil reserves. They emphasized the need for the federal government to reduce its expenditure and not burden the public with fuel prices.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif stated that the country has been making efforts to establish good relations with Afghanistan for three years, but the situation has not improved. Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail accused the government of prioritizing oil companies over the public.
In another development, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz released a special message on Women’s Day, calling for the empowerment of women. Meanwhile, the government has announced that it will register vehicles without insurance and impose a tax on those who do not have a token tax.
In a crackdown against organized gangs and criminals in Islamabad, four suspects were arrested. Despite the challenges posed by the Afghan border, anti-terrorism operations continue to be carried out in the region.
