
18 Terrorists Killed in Balochistan's Surab District, Says ISPR
According to the military's media wing, 18 terrorists were eliminated in Surab district, with eight dying in a premature vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonation.
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According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, the PTI's political leadership and its ally TTAP have agreed on a long march to Islamabad scheduled for September 27.

Over 100 days after being hijacked by pirates, crew members, including 10 Pakistanis, have released another distress message appealing to the Pakistani government for their release, according to Dawn.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's recent assertion that the governance system has collapsed has reportedly alarmed trade and industry leaders, who largely remain reticent to comment publicly.

Karachi police are considering exhuming the body of former IBA student Mir Raza Ali due to a conflict between investigators and the police surgeon regarding his post-mortem report.

US companies are exploring opportunities in Pakistan's critical mineral sector, including larger projects like copper and antimony, while bilateral trade discussions continue between the two nations.

According to Dawn, Pakistan secured an eight-wicket win against the West Indies on Wednesday in Trinidad, drawing the two-Test series 1-1.

The PPP and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) are reportedly poised for wins in two Muzaffarabad constituencies, though the PPP has lodged numerous rigging complaints against the PML-N.

Muhammad Rashid Hanif, AJK Information Secretary, stated on Monday that seven law enforcement personnel, including police and Rangers, were martyred during recent unrest in the region.

A meeting of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) at its Bahadurabad headquarters turned chaotic on Sunday evening as rival groups within the party clashed, according to Dawn.

A suicide attack at the Kabal police station in Swat on Sunday resulted in 14 fatalities and 22 injuries, according to police sources.

Nirmal Purja, a figure known from Netflix, is reportedly among those missing after an avalanche incident in Pakistan, according to a recent report.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday ordered a comprehensive technical audit of power distribution companies' billing systems, emphasizing power sector reforms as a key government priority.

The government may reintroduce targeted fuel subsidies if Middle East tensions persist, while upholding its plan for petroleum price deregulation, according to Dawn.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday granted interim protective bail to Noreen Niazi, sister of Imran Khan, in a case filed by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).

Pakistan has observed a decrease in web attack rates, though the sophistication of cyber threats is escalating due to artificial intelligence, according to the Pakistan Observer.

Eleven people died and six were injured after a three-storey house collapsed in Lahore's Harbanspura late on Wednesday, with an inquiry launched into the incident.

The bodies of six labourers, abducted earlier this week in Balochistan's Kech district, were discovered with bullet wounds on Thursday, according to an official.

According to the Pakistan Observer, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has decided to terminate the provision of lifetime blue passports for its members.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised the PML-N's success in the initial phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections and called upon the PPP to concede, according to Dawn.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert regarding the anticipated fourth spell of monsoon rains in the region.

After six years of deliberation, the government on Tuesday approved the Brownfield Refining Policy, aiming to modernize petroleum refineries and increase production with an estimated investment of about $6bn.

According to a report, the price of the Honda City in Pakistan is being kept under Rs5 million, potentially to protect buyers from a 25% tax.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called on the government to establish a truth and reconciliation commission to resolve ongoing tensions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

According to Geo News, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari spoke at a workers' convention in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir on July 28, 2026.

Islamabad has reportedly initiated an early passport renewal option for citizens intending to apply for Hajj in 2027.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi informed the Federal Constitutional Court that no armed structure named "Imran Khan Rehayi Force" exists, clarifying the "Imran Khan Rehayi Aman Movement" as peaceful.

The Peshawar High Court on Monday prevented authorities from deporting a petitioner and directed him to appear before the National Database and Registration Authority's verification board.

According to Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari, proactive monsoon planning by the Punjab government averted a significant flood disaster.

Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, visited Lahore to express condolences to Syed Almdar Hussain, according to the Pakistan Observer.

The first phase of three-round elections has commenced in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, following weeks of protests that resulted in numerous fatalities.

Early, unconfirmed results from the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Elections 2026 reportedly show PML-N's Waqar Noor leading in LA-5 Bhimber-1 with 19,032 votes.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reportedly met with two US lawmakers in Rawalpindi to discuss security, trade, and defence matters.

Lahore and various areas within Punjab are anticipated to experience scattered monsoon rains and gusty winds starting Monday night and continuing through Wednesday, according to the Pakistan Observer.

Pakistan's Petroleum Minister, Ali Pervez Malik, indicated a possible decline in petrol and diesel prices following the successful passage of oil cargoes through the Bab-al-Mandeb chokepoint, according to Dawn.

Heavy flooding in Pakistan has reportedly forced residents to evacuate their homes, with some resorting to boats to escape the rising waters.

During a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, US congressmen Ryan Keith Zinke and Michael James acknowledged Pakistan’s 'critical role' in regional stability and economic resilience.

A US congressional delegation met with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to discuss regional stability and defence ties, according to official sources.

The federal government and the Oil Tankers Contractors Association (OTCA) reportedly reached an agreement to form a committee to address concerns within a fortnight, according to the Petroleum Division.

The first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections in Mirpur division concluded with reports of scuffles, rigging claims, and one fatality.

Polling in the first phase of the AJK elections was extended by one hour following accusations of interference and threats to workers.

A person has died in Kotli during the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections, which saw allegations of rigging and skirmishes between political parties, according to Dawn.

Pakistan is advancing its anti-polio campaign into a critical six-month period, reportedly with renewed backing from the World Health Organization.

After a significant increase in petrol and diesel prices last week, there is a possibility of changes in Pakistan due to a dip in global crude oil prices.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark index gained over 7,000 points on Monday, closing above the 178,000-point threshold, according to Dawn.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reportedly kept its key interest rate steady at 11.5% during its first Monetary Policy Committee meeting.

The Sindh government has announced a public holiday across the province on Wednesday, July 29, to observe the annual urs of Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.

According to the Pakistan Observer, petrol prices in Pakistan are expected to decrease significantly on July 28.

According to a July 27 report, the death toll in Pakistan from monsoon rains and floods has surpassed 100, with more rain anticipated this week.

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has reportedly unveiled a new digital service for citizens applying for passports in Pakistan.

Voting commenced on Monday in the initial phase of the AJK elections within the Mirpur Division, with security personnel deployed across all constituencies.

The first phase of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) commenced in Mirpur division, with polling stations opening for 13 constituencies and extensive security measures in place, according to Dawn.

Today marks the 78th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, according to a report.

The Punjab Home Department has implemented a 60-day prohibition on swimming and unauthorised boating across the province.