PAKISTAN NEWS

 Lahore, 3 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has arrested 13 suspected terrorists during 98 intelligence-based operations conducted across the province, according to a CTD spokesperson. The spokesperson said a suspected RAW-linked terrorist, identified as Wajid, was arrested in Pakpattan. The arrested suspects included Usman, Naeem, Abdul Mannan, Wajid, Osama, Hasan and Babar, among others. According to the CTD, explosive material, one hand grenade, three improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 12 detonators and 35 feet of fuse wire were recovered from the suspects. The department said 13 cases had been registered against the arrested individuals. During the current week, the CTD, in coordination with other law-enforcement agencies, also condu...

 Islamabad, 3 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced financial assistance of Rs12.5 million for each family of three Pakistani nationals who were killed during a Somali operation to rescue hostages held by pirates. The prime minister also announced free education and healthcare for the children of the deceased, along with a house for each bereaved family. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned Azhan Kashif, son of Pakistani national Syed Kashif Umar, and expressed his heartfelt condolences over the death of his father. He said the government shared the grief of the bereaved families and would provide them with all possible support during this difficult time. The prime minister said the families of Syed Kashif Umar, Mahmood Ahmed Ansari and ...

 Rawalpindi, 2 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), chaired the 277th Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where military leadership reviewed the prevailing security environment, counter-terrorism operations and operational preparedness. The conference began with Fateha for the Shuhada of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and civil society who sacrificed their lives in service to the country. The participants paid tribute to their sacrifices and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a high state of readiness amid the evolving security situation. The forum reiterated Pakistan’s stated right to self-defence and targeted action against terrorism em...

 Islamabad, 2 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired an important meeting on regulatory reforms in Islamabad and reviewed measures aimed at improving ease of doing business, promoting investment and making the regulatory system more effective, transparent and business-friendly. The prime minister said regulatory reforms were essential for facilitating business activities and attracting investment, adding that the government was taking measures to provide greater facilities to the business community and eliminate unnecessary regulations. He said the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) had been modernized through reforms and similar measures should be introduced in other regulatory bodies. The prime minister directed the establishment of...

Islamabad, 2 October, 2026 (Nosheen): The first round of government-opposition talks concluded in Islamabad on Friday, with both sides presenting their demands and agreeing to resume negotiations on Saturday at 2pm. The talks were held at the chamber of National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq amid preparations for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned march towards Islamabad on October 4. According to reports, the PTI delegation called for the release of party founder Imran Khan, medical examination and other relief measures, while also seeking the release of his sisters and arrested members of the provincial and national assemblies. The government side, meanwhile, urged PTI to withdraw its call for the October 4 march. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi briefed the participants on the ...

 Karachi, 2 October, 2026 (Ghufran): District South Police have arrested more than 10 Afghan nationals during an ongoing crackdown against foreign nationals allegedly residing illegally in Karachi. According to police, the operation is being conducted on the instructions of South SSP Mahzoor Ali to identify and take action against foreign nationals living in the district without valid legal documentation. Police officials said the detained Afghan nationals were found residing in the city without the required documents. Following their detention, authorities initiated the process of verifying their identities and examining their available travel and residency documents. Police said that after completion of the identification and document-verification process, the detained individua...

 Islamabad, 2 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Railways to take effective measures to improve passenger facilities, ensure the safety of train travellers and carry out timely maintenance and repair of railway tracks. The prime minister issued the directives during a meeting with Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, who briefed him on matters concerning the ministry and ongoing development projects. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed that practical steps should be taken to ensure the timely repair and maintenance of railway tracks, emphasizing that passenger safety must remain a top priority. He also called for further measures to make Pakistan Railways’ freight services more effective, noting the i...

 Lahore, 2 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that terrorism has no classification and anyone involved in terrorism is a terrorist, regardless of their origin. Addressing participants of a leadership course in Lahore, she urged government officers to perform their duties with honesty and dedication and work for the development of Pakistan and the welfare of the people. Maryam Nawaz said Pakistan had given a strong response to India during the war, while the armed forces were effectively combating terrorism, adding that a new image of Pakistan was emerging globally. She said internal security would remain at risk unless the country’s internal system was put in order, emphasizing that all citizens were first and foremost Pakistanis. She stressed the...

 Islamabad, 2 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to dialogue and diplomacy for resolving regional disputes while rejecting India’s attempts to cast doubt on the recent Court of Arbitration award concerning the Indus Waters Treaty. Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan, addressing the weekly media briefing in Islamabad, said Pakistan remained committed to a rules-based international system and believed dialogue and diplomacy were the only viable means of ensuring peace and stability in the region. On the Indus Waters Treaty, he rejected India’s characterization of the Court of Arbitration as “illegally constituted,” stressing that the Court had unanimously affirmed that the treaty remained in full force and binding on both parties. H...