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Counter-terrorism, the borders, policing and law and order, from the Line of Control to the coast.
Six soldiers killed in Hangu attack, eight attackers killed: ISPR
Two army officers were among the six soldiers killed in the clash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Hangu district, the military's media wing said.
Robbers loot Rs207,000, motorcycle, phones in Sahiwal
Multiple robberies were reported in Sahiwal with robbers making off with cash, a motorcycle and mobile phones, according to UrduPoint.
ANF foils 12 attempts to smuggle 46 kg narcotics to Gulf
Eighteen suspects were arrested in intelligence-based operations at major international airports, with most bound for Saudi Arabia.
LHC seeks prosecution arguments in Junaid Hafeez blasphemy appeal
The former university lecturer is appealing a 2019 death sentence, with his lawyers challenging the admissibility of digital evidence.
Punjab MPA urges reporting after Jannat Mirza AI fake video
Hina Parvez Butt says women targeted by fabricated content should preserve evidence and contact cybercrime authorities.
Pakistan Army opens joint counter-terrorism drills with Russia, Oman
Two-week exercises Druzhba-IX and Washaq Al Jabal-II began Tuesday at Cherat and the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Pabbi, the military said.
Peshawar excise seizes 960kg narcotics in largest bureau recovery
The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department recovered 720kg of hashish and 240kg of opium from a Sindh-registered Toyota Revo.
Gunmen kill two police guards protecting polio team in southwest Pakistan
Newsday and Arab News PK reported the constables were attacked during a polio immunisation drive, but no group claimed responsibility.
Lahore High Court adjourns Junaid Hafeez blasphemy appeal
A two-judge bench asked prosecutors whether evidence supported the charges that led to the death sentence.
Evacuation notices issued in four Balochistan districts ahead of operation
Residents of parts of Kalat, Mastung, Sorab and Khuzdar have been told to leave by 28 September, while a separate Saran Tangi operation killed six.
US and Pakistan Seize 463kg Afghan Meth Worth $21m
The US Embassy in Islamabad said the Karachi port operation on August 30 also led to arrests of suspects, including Pakistani nationals.
PHC to hear plea for recovery of abducted KP minister
The petition was filed by the minister's brother a day after the alleged armed abduction near Peshawar's M-1 toll plaza.
Pakistan Displays New Chinese and Turkish Air Defence Systems
Asian Military Review reported the systems were shown as Islamabad deepens defence ties with Beijing and Ankara.
NCCIA detains 212 in Islamabad raids on cyber fraud call centres
Officials say three illegal call centres in E-11 and G-10 were targeting victims abroad; agency also reported gaps in national threat monitoring
FIA Orders Stricter Immigration Checks at Faisalabad Airport
Director Saqib Sultan inspected arrival and departure counters and asked staff to target trafficking while facilitating genuine passengers.
FIA books five FBR officers over Rs250m missing cigarette cartons
FIR alleges 2,828 cartons disappeared from Swabi and Mardan warehouses with private company officials also named.
Two policemen guarding polio team killed in Nushki attack
Police identified the slain officials as Yasir Ahmed and Abdul Rauf; attackers took their weapons after the firing.
NCCIA busts network selling call records, NADRA data
Agency told senators that five suspects sold travel history, family trees and geolocation data; separately, 100 arrested in Islamabad raid.
Karachi court grants police more time in Raza murder case
Investigating officer sought 14-day extension, citing ongoing probe and information received about a Binance cryptocurrency account.
Lahore police ordered to crack down on phone IMEI tampering
CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana issued directives for geofencing, extra patrols and stricter checks at mobile sale points to disrupt organised theft networks.
Islamabad deploys over 1,000 containers ahead of PTI, JI protests
Interior Ministry released Rs40 crore, while owners say they have not been paid for containers used in previous protests.
UNICEF warns 1.5 million Pakistani children face online sexual abuse
India Today and Malay Mail carry the warning, while The Express Tribune reports that online grooming is putting children at risk.
Army chief visits Peshawar Corps, vows to defeat terrorism
Field Marshal Asim Munir was briefed on security, counter-terrorism operations and border management during his visit, ISPR said.
Islamabad, Rawalpindi deploy 2,000 containers before PTI march
Police have sought Rs827 million and extra personnel from Punjab and Sindh as authorities estimate up to 25,000 protesters may arrive.
Karachi police form high-powered body to probe family deaths
Five members of a family, including three minor daughters, were found dead in a locked Ahsanabad flat, and investigators say no homicide evidence has surfaced yet.
Pakistan strikes terrorist camps on Afghan border, says 28 killed
Airstrikes targeted three hideouts near the Afghanistan border based on credible intelligence, according to the information ministry.