PAKISTAN NEWS

Islamabad, 3 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Security forces killed 17 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan's Kachhi and Kharan districts, while a Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to the military's media wing, the operations were conducted on November 1 following reports about the presence of terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored groups identified as Fitna Al Hindustan and Fitna Al Khawarij. In the first operation, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Sanni area of Kachhi district and foiled an attempt by terrorists to establish a roadblock through timely and effective action. Ten terrorists were killed during the o...

Islamabad, 3 November, 2026 (Nosheen): The UNESCO Executive Board has unanimously approved a draft decision proposed by Uzbekistan to strengthen measures for protecting cultural heritage against the challenges of globalization and climate change. The decision was adopted during the 225th session of the UNESCO Executive Board at the organization’s headquarters in Paris. The initiative was originally proposed by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 30 last year during the opening of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand. According to a statement issued by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad, the decision aims to enhance international cooperation in safeguarding both tangible and intangible cultural heritage from threats such as climate change, natu...

Karachi, 3 November, 2026 (Ghufran): The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on Monday for the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali. The decision was taken during a provincial cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sindh at the Chief Minister House. According to the decision, the holiday has been declared to enable members of the Hindu community across the province to celebrate their religious festival. The move reflects the provincial government's commitment to respecting and promoting the cultural and religious traditions of minority communities. Diwali, widely known as the festival of lights, is one of the most important celebrations for Hindus. On the occasion, homes, temples and streets are decorated with lights and traditional lamps. The festival is celebrated wit...

 Lahore, 3 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given provincial authorities 15 days to ensure a complete improvement in cleanliness arrangements across the province, expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of solid waste management companies. Chairing a special meeting to review the Suthra Punjab programme, the chief minister decided in principle to discontinue the services of companies failing to meet cleanliness standards and approved shifting sanitation operations to a self-management model in Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan. Expressing concern over dust and garbage on roads, Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to ensure daily washing of major roads and impose fines on individuals found littering after cle...

Islamabad, 3 November, 2026 (Ghufran): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing relief to the public amid global economic challenges during a meeting with a Jamaat-e-Islami delegation led by Liaquat Baloch. The meeting focused on petroleum prices, energy pricing and practical measures to reduce the financial burden on low-income citizens. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides held detailed discussions on ways to provide relief to ordinary people and agreed to continue consultations in the coming days to develop a mutually acceptable strategy. Ishaq Dar emphasized that public welfare remained a government priority and stressed the importance of facilitating citizens facing economic difficulties. He also h...

 Islamabad, 3 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Two police personnel were martyred and another sustained injuries when unidentified armed assailants attacked a polio vaccination team in Mohmand district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. According to District Police Officer Raza Muhammad Khan, the incident took place in the Tamanzai area within the jurisdiction of Pandiali Police Station during an ongoing anti-polio campaign. The martyred policemen were identified as Zahoor and Arabi, while the injured officer was named Sabir. The DPO said that one suspected attacker was also injured in the exchange of fire, while a search operation was launched to arrest those involved in the attack. President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdo...

 ISLAMABAD, 02 November 2026 (Ghufran): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed the recruitment process and appointed three new directors general (DGs) in BS-20 to key administrative positions. According to CDA officials, retired Brigadier Mohammad Javed Iqbal has been appointed DG Civic Management, retired Brigadier Rashid Manzoor as DG Planning and Development, and retired Brigadier Azhar Khan as DG Land and Estate Management. The officers have initially been appointed on a two-year contract, which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance. An authority official said the appointments were made through a competitive selection process in which around 100 shortlisted candidates were interviewed. The recruitment process, initially scheduled for May-June, was ...

 ISLAMABAD, 02 November 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi met their lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar at Adiala Jail on Monday. In a post on social media platform X, Safdar confirmed that the meeting lasted approximately 40 minutes and was arranged by jail authorities at 4:30pm following repeated requests. He said it was his first meeting with Imran Khan in seven months and with Bushra Bibi in 11 months. The lawyer described the meeting as insufficient to discuss all pending cases and legal matters. He added that both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi informed him about their health and prison conditions and provided fresh instructions regarding ongoing legal proceedings. Safdar did not disclose further details of the legal matters di...