Pakistan

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Govt issues instructions about barbed boundary walls, visitor monitoring

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The Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday regretted the “breakdown of talks and outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East”. The statement came after United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation. Subsequently, several Gulf Arab states said they were targeted by Iranian missiles after Tehran pledged to retaliate against the strikes. In a statement, the FO said, “Pakistan regrets the breakdown of talks and outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East. Pakistan condemns the unwarranted attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran. These attacks come at a time when diplomatic efforts were underway to reach a peaceful and negotiated solution.” The ministry maintained that such a course of action “will undermine the peace and stability of the entire region, with far reaching consequences”. Pakistan also “strongly condemned” the attacks by Iran against the brotherly countries of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “...

Police disperse demonstrators with shelling, baton charge; leaders vow province-wide protests

Shahi Syed calls actions unconstitutional, discriminatory

Temporary night markets sell fruits up to 30% cheaper, drawing crowds

Suspect steals government vehicle in Federal B Area

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CM sets interim target of 30-35 MGD treated water by June

Malik Changez Khan announces joining Pakistan Peoples Party

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Pakistan has appealed to all parties involved in the ongoing Middle East crisis to avoid any actions that could threaten the sovereignty and security of regional states.

KARACHI: Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, police on Saturday issued a public safety advisory which stated that Karachi had been placed on “high alert”. The advisory issued by the office of the Karachi additional inspector general of police, a copy of which is available with Dawn, said, “Karachi has been placed on high alert following increased military tensions between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces near the Pak-Afghan border.” “Police and other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have strengthened surveillance and tightened security at key entry-exit points, transportation hubs, sensitive and important places to pre-empt potential security threats,” it said. In the safety guidelines for residents and visitors, the Karachi police urged them to stay vigilant and alert to announcements from local police, law enforcement and provincial officials. The advisory urged the citizens to report suspicious activity and immediately notify local police or emergency services if they observe unusua...

Afridi inaugurates digital platform for transparent, efficient animal husbandry services

Police repel assaults across province amid escalating border tensions with Afghanistan

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