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Pakistani security forces killed 31 Khwarij linked to the Indian-backed group, Fitna al Khwarij, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 13–14, ISPR said Monday.
An intelligence-based operation was launched in Lakki Marwat District after reports of militant presence.
Security forces engaged the militants’ hideout, leading to a heavy exchange of fire.
Fourteen Indian-sponsored Khwarij were killed during the clash.
The operation highlights ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the region.

Pakistan is considering boycotting the remaining Asia Cup 2025 fixtures if the International Cricket Council (ICC) does not replace match referee Andy Pycroft.

The dispute arose during the high-stakes Pakistan-India clash when Pycroft allegedly instructed Pakistan’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, not to shake hands after the game.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly objected to the move, calling it a violation of ICC regulations and an insult to the spirit of the game.
Sources suggest the PCB is weighing its options and could withdraw from the tournament if corrective action is not taken by the ICC.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a draft license framework for Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), paving the way for both local and global satellite internet providers, including Elon Musk’s Starlink, to operate in Pakistan.

Experts view this as a major breakthrough that could revolutionize digital connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved regions.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on Monday to attend the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha, aimed at formulating a joint response to Israel’s recent airstrikes on the Qatari capital.

The summit, co-sponsored by Pakistan, comes amid heightened tensions in Palestine, including Israeli strikes on Doha, efforts to seize Gaza, expanding settlements in the West Bank, and the forced displacement of Palestinians.

Umer Shah, the younger brother of social media sensation Ahmad Shah, has passed away, his family confirmed in an emotional post on Monday.

Like Ahmad, Umer had also gained popularity online through appearances in his elder brother’s widely viewed videos.

Yale Law School invited Justice Mansoor to participate in “Global Constitutionalism 2025” conference next week
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September 12, 2025

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi (left) and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah.

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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi (left) and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah.

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Justice Mansoor being invided to conference for past five years.
Sources say Justice Mansoor due present paper on AI and judiciary.

School, Justice Mansoor submit formal request to top judge.

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has once again refused to grant Justice Mansoor Ali Shah a no-objection certificate (NOC) to attend an international event abroad.

The committee emphasized the need for strict adherence to legal procedures while implementing the electronic crimes law.

Ali Zafar, who presided over the meeting here, emphasised that no citizen should be prosecuted unlawfully after the amendment made to the law.

To ensure compliance, the committee constituted a sub-committee to oversee the implementation of this ruling.

He told The News that the names of the sub-committee would be finalised in view of the sensitivity of the matter.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visit to Qatar began on Thursday as he left for Doha with a high-level delegation to show Pakistan’s solidarity after Israel carried out airstrikes on residential areas in the Qatari capital.

According to the Foreign Office, the prime minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
The trip is being described as a strong gesture of friendship and support for Qatar’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

Low-lying areas submerged as Chenab River continues to rise

Authorities order evacuations in downstream cities; seven dead

Met office forecasts torrential rain in Sindh, flash floods in Balochistan, landslides in hilly areas, and urban flooding

PM directs steps to ensure fuel supply in flood-affected areas

In Multan, boat operators arrested amid rising floodwaters

LAHORE: An extremely high flood threatened to engulf Jalal­pur Pirwala, a tehsil of Multan district, as the water level in the Chenab River continued to rise on Sunday. Authorities evacuated residents from the city, which has a population of around 500,000, while in Multan, several boat operators were arrested for safety violations amid the worsening situation.

The emergency measure at Qadirabad dam on the Chenab River aimed to reduce water pressure and prevent structural failure amid unprecedented monsoon flooding.

“To save the structure, we have breached the right marginal embankment so that the flow of the water reduces,“ said Mazhar Hussain, spokesperson for Punjab’s disaster management agency.

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif herself reached Shahdara, to witness flood situation in the Ravi River and also to review the flood situation.

She monitored the water level of river at the Shahdara Ravi Bridge. She also reviewed the safety dam and other safety measures. She was apprised about the possible flow of water in the Ravi River.

ISLAMABAD Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.
Dar received Yi at Nur Khan Airbase, where senior officials from the foreign ministry and the Chinese Embassy were also present.
A group of children in traditional attire welcomed the guest of honour with flowers.