Overview
- The acting chairman of the Senate warned that members who attack state institutions, besiege the dais, use abusive language, or display the PTI founder’s photos in the house will face suspension, with a formal letter to PTI leadership planned for early this week.
- Senior ministers endorsed punitive action against what they call a false anti‑army campaign, with PML‑N figures urging legal proceedings and at least one lawmaker publicly calling for cases under Article 6.
- ISPR reported a Qalat operation that killed 12 alleged Indian‑sponsored militants and recovered arms and explosives, as the prime minister praised the forces and said clearance operations would continue under Azm‑e‑Istihkam.
- Balochistan’s chief minister said about 100 militants surrendered in Dera Bugti and were welcomed back, reaffirming support for the ISPR briefing and urging critics to prioritize state security over political point‑scoring.
- Public reactions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa voiced backing for the military and punishment for anti‑army propaganda, while a separate province‑wide strike by transporters over the 2025 traffic ordinance shut many Punjab bus terminals, with talks set for 2 p.m. and the IG vowing zero tolerance for violations.