AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRights and Justice: An anti-terrorism court sentenced prominent human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison over a 2024 cricket security incident; the couple say they are being targeted for their legal work. Security: Pakistan and Afghanistan traded accusations after fresh border clashes killed civilians and wounded others on both sides. Public Safety: An oxygen-cylinder blast inside an ambulance at a Sindh medical facility killed at least 10 people, prompting calls for an investigation. Smog: Lahore ranked as the world’s most polluted city, with hazardous air reported across Punjab. Infrastructure and Trade: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved expansion plans for Karachi and Lahore airports, while Pakistan and China agreed to speed customs clearance for selected agricultural goods at the Sost-Khunjerab crossing. Diplomacy: Pakistan restored Taiwanese airlines’ access to its airspace after a brief restriction linked to its One-China policy; Singapore’s foreign minister is due in Islamabad on Friday for talks. Business: Pakistan’s tyre industry is targeting $150 million in exports in FY27. Cricket: Muneeba Ali will captain Pakistan at next month’s ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy.
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