Overview
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation for a four‑lane Karachi–Quetta–Chaman (N‑25) highway expansion valued at roughly Rs300 billion.
- He directed completion within two years and urged finishing ahead of a December 2027 target while emphasizing safety upgrades on the once‑dubbed “Killer Highway.”
- Provincial officials said a dedicated red notice cell is now active to prepare court-backed cases and seek Interpol notices for more than 100 suspects abroad.
- The Counter Terrorism Department reported arrests of four suspected BLA operatives, including Sajid Ahmed alias Shavez, alleging roles in arms transport and sharing sensitive locations.
- Shehbaz reaffirmed a pledge to eradicate terrorism, accused neighboring states of aiding militants, praised Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and announced five Daanish schools plus World Bank‑funded housing for flood‑hit families.