Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Quetta on Thursday for a day-long visit where he will chair a meeting regarding the law and order situation, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.

In a post on X, the PMO said the premier was welcomed by Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and senior civil and military officials.

“The prime minister will chair a high-level meeting regarding the law and order situation,” it said.

Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and PM’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah are accompanying the premier on the visit.

PM Shehbaz’s visit comes a day after the military revealed that at least 42 people — the majority of who were security and law enforcement personnel — have lost their lives in terrorist attacks and subsequent operations in Balochistan since July 5.

Addressing a press briefing in Rawalpindi, the military’s spokesperson said that there were “three major terrorist incidents” in recent days — an armed attack on the outskirts of Quetta on July 5, an assault on a police post in Ziarat on July 6, and an ambush of an army convoy in Bela on Wednesday.

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry warned terrorists and their facilitators to expect no “rationality and proportionality” as security forces continue to hunt down the perpetrators of the attacks.

He also pointed the finger squarely at India and Afghanistan for being behind the attacks, saying that it was the handiwork of India and “those forces with India who cannot tolerate Pakistan’s respect, prosperity and stability”.

Noah Wyle to lead Emmy Awards 2026 nominations this year.

On Wednesday, July 8, the nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards were announced. The Pitt, HBO’s most-watched series, will lead this year’s drama categories with 25 nods, the most any show has received this season. Wyle received two nominations himself: Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for the episode “12:00 pm” and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, the same award he won for season 1.

According to Deadline, “This just feels very much like a gift that keeps on giving. I feel very humbled by this and validated many times over”.

Wyle continued in his statement, “Today, I feel extremely gratified that the nominations were spread so far and wide across our casting. It really feels like it’s a testament to the collective achievement and contribution that everybody makes”.

He went on to call the show a “collective effort” before recognizing the contributions of the other cast, crew and executives. On his official Instagram handle the streamer posted a carousel of images congratulating the cast after the news was shared, “So many wonderful things are ahead”.. Wyle’s photo was front and center in the joint post.

Fans fell in love with the medical drama as it follows the frontline heroes working in the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. After the success of seasons 1 and 2, Wyle spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about what fans of the show can look forward to when it returns for season 3.

Peshawar  –  Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday said investing in the skills and abilities of young people was an investment in Pakistan’s brighter future, stressing that equipping children with modern education and technical skills was the need of the time.

Addressing a certificate and toolkit distribution ceremony at the Governor House for youths who completed a mobile phone repairing course, the Governor said skilled youth could create dignified employment opportunities for themselves and contribute to the economic stability of their families.

The training programme was organised by the Society for Skill, Training and Development (SSTD) in collaboration with Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Pakistan.

Senior Director SSTD Muhammad Haseeb Khan, Country Director of Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Pakistan Dr Arjumand Nizami, trainees and their parents attended the ceremony.

The Governor said the programme represented an effective and sustainable investment in the future of children, adding that Pakistan’s youth had been affected by various national challenges and therefore deserved special attention in education and skills development. He appreciated the role of the private sector in promoting technical education and urged both public and private organisations to expand such skill development programmes to all districts of the province.

Kundi assured that the Governor House would continue extending all possible support for initiatives aimed at promoting vocational education and appreciated the services of Helvetas and SSTD in empowering young people through technical training.

Talking to media persons later, the Governor criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over the recently approved perks-related bill, asking the party claiming transparency and justice to explain how the legislation was passed by the provincial assembly. He said the provincial government had secured benefits for itself but failed to provide relief to the people, while expressing concern over attempts to impose restrictions on the media, terming them contrary to democratic values.

The Governor said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was facing serious security challenges and needed effective governance and public service instead of additional privileges. He alleged that the provincial government had failed to protect the lives and property of citizens and that the health, education and other essential sectors were in poor condition. Kundi also said that under the Constitution, every bill passed by the provincial assembly was sent to the Governor for consideration. He said he had raised constitutional objections to several provincial bills, but if a bill was reconsidered by the assembly and resent, it automatically became law after the expiry of the constitutional period.

Shangla  –  Residents of Shangla are facing severe hardships as prolonged electricity outages continue across the district amid an intense heatwave. In several areas, power cuts lasting up to three or four consecutive hours are disrupting daily life, public services and business activities.

The worsening electricity situation has sparked widespread public concern, with consumers complaining that prolonged and unscheduled load-shedding has become a daily occurrence despite the district’s significant contribution to the national power grid through local hydropower generation.

Local residents said the situation has become even more frustrating because many government offices and official residences in Shangla have already been shifted to solar energy systems. As a result, government officials continue to perform their duties in air-conditioned offices with uninterrupted electricity, while ordinary citizens remain exposed to prolonged power outages and extreme summer temperatures.

According to residents, several administrative offices, including the district administration, now operate on solar power, ensuring an uninterrupted electricity supply regardless of outages in the national grid. They alleged that because senior officials are no longer directly affected by electricity interruptions, there appears to be little urgency in addressing the growing difficulties faced by the general public.

However, many government departments and public institutions are still without solar energy systems and remain entirely dependent on the conventional electricity supply. Consequently, people travelling from remote areas to government offices frequently encounter serious difficulties whenever electricity is unavailable.

Citizens said they often have to wait for hours to complete official work, while many are forced to visit private businesses to charge mobile phones, obtain printed documents and access other essential services, incurring additional expenses.

The prolonged outages have also adversely affected public healthcare services. A number of government and private hospitals reportedly lack adequate solar backup systems, making them vulnerable to extended electricity interruptions.

Residents have appealed to Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam, to intervene immediately and direct the relevant authorities to end prolonged load-shedding in the district.

They alleged that consumers on one electricity feeder serving Kana Tehsil are subjected to between 16 and 18 hours of power outages each day, severely affecting domestic life, commercial activity and agricultural operations.

They urged the federal government and the relevant power authorities to take immediate notice of the worsening situation, ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply during the ongoing heatwave, and direct the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and other concerned agencies to implement effective and sustainable measures to eliminate excessive load-shedding in the district.

GWADAR   –  GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital Gwadar treated 27,784 outpatients and provided thousands of free diagnostic and inpatient services in June, continuing to expand access to healthcare for residents of Gwadar and surrounding areas.

According to monthly statistics received from the hospital, which is managed by the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), the facility also carried out 328 specialized procedures, 28,435 laboratory tests, 2,523 X-ray examinations, 1,735 ultrasound scans, 101 CT scans, and 255 dialysis sessions during the month.

The hospital recorded 4,071 emergency cases and admitted 1,055 patients in June. Family Medicine/General OPD remained the busiest department with 13,727 patients, followed by Dental OPD with 1,958, Orthopedics 1,673, Internal Medicine 1,662, ENT 1,581, General Surgery 1,197, Pediatrics 992, Gynecology 657, and Gastroenterology 509.

According to a Gwadar Pro’s report, among specialized procedures, Orthopaedics performed 121 operations, ENT conducted 124, General Surgery completed 76, and Gynecology carried out seven procedures.

The hospital said it continues to provide modern healthcare facilities, specialist doctors, and quality treatment free of charge, including medicines, laboratory tests, radiology services, and meals for admitted patients. On average, the hospital serves 1,100 to 1,200 patients daily.

Timergara  –  A new maternity and women’s healthcare facility, Shazia Asad GynaeCare Hospital, was inaugurated in Balambat on Wednesday, with speakers describing the initiative as a major step towards improving access to quality healthcare for women in Lower Dir.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Finance) Hamza Zahoor and Assistant Commissioner Timergara Zarak Khan as chief guests. Also present were Brig (retd) Mukhtiar Khan, Provincial Bar Council member Malik Shah Faisal Advocate, representatives of political parties and local elders.

Addressing the gathering, Hamza Zahoor and Zarak Khan said serving humanity was a noble cause and stressed that expanding access to quality healthcare had become increasingly important in view of the area’s growing population. They described the establishment of the hospital as a timely initiative that would help improve maternal and women’s healthcare services in the region.

The speakers paid tribute to Dr Asadullah Yousafzai and his wife, consultant gynaecologist Dr Shazia Asad, for establishing the facility in Malik Abad, Balambat.

They noted that heavy traffic congestion in Timergara often delayed access to emergency medical care for women and said the new hospital would provide specialist maternity and gynaecological services closer to home while easing pressure on the District Headquarters Hospital, Timergara.

They also underscored the importance of public awareness on maternal health, family planning and reproductive health, observing that rapid population growth continued to place increasing pressure on healthcare and other public services.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Asadullah Yousafzai said the hospital had been established to provide modern, compassionate and dignified healthcare for women.

“Our mission is to ensure that every woman receives quality medical care with dignity, respect and compassion. We are grateful for the trust and support of the local community and remain committed to serving our patients with the highest professional standards,” he said.

Outpatient services have commenced at the hospital, where consultant gynaecologist Dr Shazia Asad will provide specialist diagnosis, treatment and maternity care for women across the region.