Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, led a successful quadrilateral meeting with his counterparts from Italy, Spain, and Greece in Rome, aimed at curbing irregular migration and human trafficking. The meeting marked a significant breakthrough as Pakistan, Italy, Spain, and Greece agreed on a unified strategy to combat these issues, including a shared policy framework and swift response mechanisms.
According to a statement released by the Pakistani Interior Minister, European partners commended Pakistan’s efforts in reducing irregular migration by 47%, citing the country’s robust measures. The parties also agreed to enhance cooperation with the European Union to boost capacity-building initiatives.
During the meeting, the interior ministers of the four countries decided to promote legal pathways for refugees, facilitate the return of convicted criminals to face justice, and schedule a follow-up meeting in Pakistan by the end of the year. In a separate development, the opposition alliance held a consultative session before initiating talks with the government.
In Islamabad, Opposition Leader Mahmood Achakzai and Rana Sanaullah met at the Parliament House to discuss the country’s political situation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the GHQ in Rawalpindi, where he received a comprehensive briefing on the situation in Afghanistan from the military leadership.
Pakistan Peoples Party’s Central Leader and Senator Sherry Rehman highlighted the pressing question for Afghanistan: “Are they accountable for their territory?” The Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University in Karachi hosted a Senate session after 12 years, presided over by the University Chancellor and Provincial Minister for Education, Ismail Rahoo.
The Pakistani government has imposed a ban on drone strikes within the country. The Higher Education Commission has expressed concern over the prolonged delays in appointments in universities across the country, directing all institutions to complete the hiring process by August 15, 2026.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, asserted that no compromise will be made on the country’s defense. There is a possibility of an increase in petroleum product prices from March 1, with petrol potentially becoming more expensive at Rs. 458 per liter, according to sources.
Over 74 Taliban posts have been completely destroyed, and 18 checkpoints are under Pakistani control, according to the DG ISPR. The Supreme Court Office advised applicants to approach the High Court for further action. Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, met with PTI Chairman, Barrister Syed Gohar Ali. A special ceremony was held at the Air Headquarter in Islamabad to commemorate the 7th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort.
Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, stated that the response to Afghanistan’s aggression is a message to all those who are looking at Pakistan with a narrow eye, adding that Pakistan has already given a crushing response to India and is now doing the same to Afghanistan. According to security sources, there were no casualties in the three incidents. Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, urged strict implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza and immediate reconstruction efforts.
The Taliban government’s spokesperson confirmed airstrikes on Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar. Social media platforms are questioning the journalistic standards and accountability of Sky News.
