A Senate subcommittee reportedly condemned a media campaign targeting its members following the seizure of 11 trucks containing smuggled cigarettes, questioning the legality and handling of the incident.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reportedly criticized the government's ability to provide relief and suggested the need for more provinces or administrative units to improve governance.
A suicide bomber reportedly attacked a protest against violence in Swat on Sunday, resulting in at least 17 fatalities among police and civilians.
Heavy monsoon rains are predicted for Tuesday, potentially leading to urban flooding and inundation in several cities, according to the Flood Forecasting Division of the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
