AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIran-US Mediation: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran to deliver a message from Army Chief Asim Munir to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the US says it shot down two more Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh maritime and market fears. Markets & Energy: Oil jumped about 5% on Middle East escalation, while the PSX slid as investors cut risk; gold also fell in Pakistan, with per tola prices down Rs3,094. Heat & Utilities: PMD warns of a severe heatwave across Sindh and Punjab, with Karachi bracing for 39–42°C and Lahore facing worsening conditions; Hyderabad residents report worsening gas shortages despite scheduled supply hours. Public Safety: Quetta’s acid attack on Dr Mahnoor Nasir has sparked national outrage as she was shifted to Karachi for treatment; in Karachi, a wedding “celebratory firing” turned fatal when a bullet allegedly returned and killed a man. Kashmir Crackdown: Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left seven dead as authorities clamp down after the JAAC ban. Economy & Trade: Pakistan and Iran operationalized new road routes linking Gwadar/Karachi/Port Qasim to Iranian crossings to keep Central Asian trade moving amid Hormuz risks. Sports: PCB is reportedly considering changes after Bangladesh’s Test whitewash, while Abbottabad won the National T20 Cup title.
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