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A suspected grenade attack on the Rangers Headquarters on University Road in Karachi was foiled, while a search and clearance operation is underway following heavy gunfire in the area. Multiple arrests have also been reported.

According to initial reports, security forces responded promptly to the attack, killing one suspected terrorist. No casualties were reported among the security personnel.

Preliminary information suggests that the attackers detonated an explosive near a vehicle at the gate close to the Meteorological Department on University Road in an apparent attempt to create a diversion, allowing another group to enter the Rangers Headquarters.

Security forces reportedly prevented the suspected terrorists from entering the Rangers Headquarters through the Meteorological Department premises. Intense exchange of gunfire was reported from the area, and a security operation was launched after one suspected attacker was killed.

Meanwhile, heavy firing was also reported near Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 6, prompting the deployment of additional police and other law enforcement personnel to the scene.

Sindh Chief Minister took notice of the explosion and firing incident near Meteorological Chowrangi and contacted the Inspector General (IG) of Sindh and the Additional IG Karachi. According to the Chief Minister’s spokesperson, he has sought a detailed report on the incident.

Police have closed the road from Meteorological Chowrangi towards Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 6 and Kamran Chowrangi for traffic due to the ongoing security situation. The road leading from the Meteorological Department to Iqbal Chaman Colony has also been closed to all traffic.

The security operation remains in progress, while further details are awaited.

Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of their homes while reciting prayers.

The tremors were felt in Islamabad and the Rawalpindi region. In Punjab, residents of Lahore, Mianwali and its adjoining areas, as well as Chakwal and surrounding localities, also experienced the earthquake.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the tremors were reported in Peshawar, Shangla, Buner, Mardan, Charsadda, Swat, Swabi, Kohat, Karak, Malakand, Bajaur, Hangu, Lower Dir, Lower South Waziristan and nearby areas.

Earthquake tremors were also felt in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad and adjoining areas of Azad Kashmir, while residents of Diamer and surrounding areas in Gilgit-Baltistan also experienced strong shaking.

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According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake measured 5.9 in magnitude with a depth of 178 kilometres. The epicentre was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, and the tremors were felt at 6:35 pm.

Meanwhile, the European Seismological Centre recorded the earthquake at a magnitude of 6 in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region.

In Peshawar, the session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly was adjourned for five minutes following the earthquake.

The Auditor General of Pakistan’s Audit Report 2025-26 has revealed alleged financial irregularities exceeding Rs9.61 billion in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including suspected fraud, embezzlement, procurement-related violations, and financial irregularities involving employees.

According to the report, the Auditor General raised concerns over the collection of hefty fees in the name of document attestation. Fees ranging from Rs3,000 to Rs12,000 were charged for the attestation of ordinary documents, while the fee structure for the international attestation of documents had not been formally approved.

The report also highlighted an alleged fraud of $27,390 involving Pakistani diplomatic staff in Havana, Cuba.

It further stated that the official monthly rent for the residence of a Third Secretary was $1,100, but payments of $2,000 per month continued to be made, with an additional $900 allegedly ending up in the pockets of diplomatic staff. In Paris, differences were also found in residential rents paid for officers of the same category, with monthly rents ranging from €3,700 to €5,300. Monthly variations of €600 to €1,600, and in some cases €700 to €1,043, were identified.

The document also revealed that foreign missions paid health insurance premiums exceeding $2.5 million without having a health insurance policy. Pakistani missions in Houston, Los Angeles, and Chicago also paid more than $200,000 in medical charges.

According to the report, the missions in Chicago, Belgrade, and Los Angeles acquired vehicles at higher rates without obtaining the required approvals. It also revealed that Rs1.14 billion in funds had been kept in a private bank account in violation of rules.

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The report further disclosed that courier companies kept Rs950 million in private bank accounts. It also noted that rental payments amounting to $78,836 and €35,000 were made for leased vehicles. Financial irregularities in the use of government funds were also identified in Riyadh and Milan, while overseas missions were found not to have recovered utility charges and security deposits from officers.

The report also stated that employees of the Institute of Strategic Studies were paid medical and house rent benefits in violation of rules. It further pointed to weak internal controls within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the unavailability of records, and poor implementation of the directives of the Public Accounts Committee.

Religious scholar Nasir Madani has apologised to actress Momina Iqbal over his controversial remarks, attempting to resolve the matter amicably.

According to details, the controversy arose after a dispute involving actress Momina Iqbal and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of the Provincial Assembly Saqib Chadhar. During a speech, Nasir Madani strongly criticised Momina Iqbal over the issue.

He levelled serious allegations against the actress and held her responsible for the controversy, sparking widespread debate on social media.

Following Nasir Madani’s remarks, Momina Iqbal described the statements as damaging to her reputation and dignity and announced legal action against him.

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On June 17, through her lawyer, Advocate Adnan Ahsan Khan, she served Nasir Madani with a legal notice seeking Rs170 million in damages.

The legal notice stated that Nasir Madani’s remarks had harmed the actress’s reputation, professional career, and social standing. It demanded that he retract his statements, remove the related content, and issue an unconditional public apology.

Nasir Madani has since apologised for his controversial remarks in an effort to settle the matter amicably. However, it remains unclear whether the legal notice will be withdrawn.

Three earthquakes struck Balochistan’s Kohlu district and its surrounding areas in a single day, with no loss of life or property reported.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the first earthquake was recorded at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, followed by a second tremor at 10:58 a.m. A third earthquake struck the area at 4:49 p.m.

The PMD said the third earthquake measured 5.1 on the Richter scale and had a depth of 17 kilometres. Its epicentre was located 60 kilometres northeast of Kohlu. Tremors were also felt in Zhob, Barkhan and Rakhni.

According to experts, the Earth’s crust consists of three major tectonic plates: the Eurasian Plate, the Indian Plate and the Arabian Plate. As heat builds beneath the Earth’s surface, these plates shift, causing the ground to shake, a phenomenon known as an earthquake. The resulting seismic waves spread outward in all directions.

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Experts say earthquakes occur due to the sudden release of energy within the Earth’s crust. This energy is often associated with volcanic lava reaching the Earth’s surface, while most earthquakes occur along fault zones where tectonic plates collide or rub against each other.

The effects of these plate movements are usually not felt on the Earth’s surface, but they create intense stress between the plates. When this stress is suddenly released, it generates strong vibrations known as seismic waves.

Experts also warn that areas that have experienced a major earthquake in the past remain vulnerable to another significant earthquake in the future.