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Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSenate panel advances tougher acid-attack penalties
A Senate committee approved a bill proposing death, life imprisonment or at least 14 years in prison and a Rs2 million fine for acid attacks, over the interior state minister's opposition.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan reach Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals
Nashra Sandhu took 6 for 7, the best figures by a Pakistan woman in T20 internationals, as Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 72 runs and set up a Women's Asia Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceJI submits six proposals as talks with government begin
Jamaat-i-Islami handed six proposals to a government team led by Ahsan Iqbal in the first round of talks on 7 September, and the sides agreed to meet again on Thursday.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan marks 61st Defence and Martyrs' Day with unity call
Pakistan's civilian and military leaders marked Defence Day with ceremonies, tributes and calls for national unity, economic stability and regional peace.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceMilitary says 21 militants killed in KP operations
Pakistan's military said security forces killed 21 militants in engagements across North Waziristan, Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan between September 3 and 5.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePunjab touts AI security network as Maryam warns of border threats
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said Punjab had deployed fortified cameras, thermal imaging and drones while facing threats across provincial borders.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan opens passport collection counters on Saturdays for two months
Passport delivery counters will operate from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays for two months as officials urge applicants to collect unclaimed documents.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceJI warns of wheel-jam strike as economic-relief talks approach
Jamaat-e-Islami said it could escalate to a nationwide wheel-jam strike if government talks fail to deliver relief on fuel, power and food costs.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceAhsan Iqbal ties Makkah Pact gains to an 'economic reset'
At a University of Lahore seminar, the planning minister said Pakistan's defence and diplomatic gains will not hold without economic reform.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan says 48 militants killed in 72-hour Balochistan sweep
The military says operations in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi killed 48 fighters it calls Indian proxies, as attacks in Balochistan surge.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan Navy begins SEASPARK-2026 combat-readiness exercise
The Karachi drills integrate ships, submarines, aircraft and unmanned systems, with the naval chief stressing readiness and tri-service coordination.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceJI strike shutters markets as government agrees to fuel-tax talks
A nationwide Jamaat-e-Islami shutdown over the petroleum levy drew a mixed response as ministers and the party agreed to form committees on relief measures.