Overview
- Acting Chairman Senate Syed Al Khan will formally warn PTI’s parliamentary leader that speeches against institutions, surrounding the dais, abusive language or displaying Imran Khan’s images will trigger suspensions, with longer bans for repeat violations.
- PML‑N lawmaker Chaudhry Azhar Qayyum urged prosecutions under Article 6, while allied leaders including federal ministers publicly backed the ISPR’s stance against what they call a country‑hostile narrative.
- ISPR reported a Qalat operation that killed 12 ‘Indian‑sponsored’ terrorists and recovered arms and explosives, with the prime minister praising the action as part of the Azm‑e‑Istihkam campaign.
- Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said around 100 militants recently surrendered in Dera Bugti, endorsed the ISPR briefing, and reiterated that the state keeps a path open for those who lay down arms.
- PTI leaders claimed they were blocked from visiting Imran Khan in Adiala jail, a claim the government denies, as KP Chief Minister Suhail Afridi led a Peshawar rally and announced a Rs100 billion development package, with Section 144 separately enforced in North Waziristan for security.