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Security Raids Kill 27 Militants as Azad Kashmir Attacks Kill Four and Budget Presentation Is Postponed

Technical committees will finalise disputed provincial funding before a new federal budget date is set, signalling continued coalition bargaining.

Overview

  • Security forces carried out clearance operations in Mirali and Miran Shah over the past 72 hours that the military’s ISPR said killed 27 members of the group described as Fitna al‑Khawarij and yielded weapons and ammunition.
  • Armed elements tied to the banned Action Committee attacked security personnel in Azad Kashmir, the police say this action killed four officers, wounded about 20 others, and prompted the detention of 91 people in Mirpur division with arms recovered.
  • Senior government and Pakistan Peoples Party delegations met at the Presidency and agreed on most budget proposals, but the federal budget originally set for June 10 was postponed pending technical committee work and a new date will be announced by the Finance Ministry.
  • Provincial law‑enforcement units in Punjab reported a series of alleged CCD 'encounters' that left seven suspects dead, while the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency in Punjab arrested four people for online harassment and seized phones and digital evidence.
  • Alongside the security operations, state agencies continue enforcement and reform efforts—IESCO says a long‑running electricity‑theft crackdown recovered fines and cut losses and NAB announced tougher real‑estate controls—measures that officials say affect revenue and administration during budget finalisation.