Murad Ali Shah, in a separate statement, lamented the federal government's lack of financial support for Sindh, contrasting this with Punjab's ability to suddenly allocate funds for the subsidy.

The vehicle involved is said to belong to a relative of a prominent industrialist. The female driver allegedly attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by an angry crowd and handed over to the police.

"I have forgiven everyone on my end," Marwat stated while speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail.

"I can swear that the government of Pakistan did not block or slow down the internet," Khawaja asserted during a press conference in Islamabad, acknowledging the public's frustration with the ongoing intermittent internet issues.

During a press conference in Lahore on Friday, alongside Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the three-time prime minister stated that the price hikes began under the PTI government.

Speaking at a JI-organized rally in Multan on Friday, Hafiz Naeem sharply criticized all political parties for imposing heavy electricity bills on the public, saying, "These bills have left the people in distress. The public can no longer bear the luxuries and privileges of the rulers."

On August 12, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced the arrest of the former ISI chief, stating he was detained over allegations of land grabbing and stealing valuables from the owner of a private housing society.

The ISPR clarified that these retired officers were arrested due to actions that were detrimental to military discipline.

Hameed, who led the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) from 2019 to 2022, is a rare case of a high-ranking military official being arrested in Pakistan, where the military has ruled for over 30 years since the country's independence in 1947 and remains highly influential.

Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport was filled with top officials, provincial and federal ministers, Nadeem’s family, and a large crowd of fans who came to greet him.

Arshad's remarkable throw of 92.97 meters not only secured Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic gold but also broke the previous Olympic record, setting a new standard in the sport.

Chief Minister Maryam revealed plans to establish a sports city in Mian Channu, named after Arshad Nadeem. She acknowledged the hurdles Nadeem overcame to win Pakistan's first gold medal in 40 years while also setting a new Olympic record.