AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Mediation: Pakistan is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including 8 fishermen rescued by a British vessel and 22 crew from the Lenore/Davina tanker interdicted by the US, with both groups expected to transit via Karachi in the coming days, as Islamabad coordinates with Iran, the US and the UK. Piracy Crisis: Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates renewed pleas for urgent rescue as captivity enters its 57th day, with a new video citing food shortages and illness and ransom talks still stalled. Security in PoJK: In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, PoJK protests saw a crackdown in Rawalakot where 2 JAAC activists were killed and 8 injured, alongside extended internet and mobile shutdowns. Violence in KP: A Sikh caretaker couple was shot dead in a gurdwara attack in Mardan, with police investigating motives. Counterterror & Migration: Pakistan and the UK agreed to expand cooperation on counterterrorism and illegal migration, including police training, after UK pledged £8m more for joint efforts. Economy & Power: IT exports crossed $4bn for the first time; meanwhile NEPRA may consider a Rs0.82/unit tariff hike, and DISCOs rolled out redesigned electricity bills. Sports: ICC fined Pakistan women 5% of match fee for a slow over-rate vs India in the T20 World Cup opener. Rights & Relief: Pakistan moved to scrap “period tax” by making women’s hygiene products tax-free and also waived taxes on contraceptives.
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