Global Conflicts and Eid-ul-Adha Activities in Pakistan: Today's Top News
The ongoing war in Iran has completed three months, causing oil prices in global markets to rise continuously. This situation has created new concerns about inflation worldwide and led to a devaluation of several countries' currencies. Experts say that rising oil prices have become a major challenge for the global economy.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated further as 31 people were killed in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon. Israel has announced an expansion of its military operations, further worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region. The international community is expressing deep concern over this situation.
Security conditions in Pakistan during Eid-ul-Adha also remained a focus of the news. In a tragic attack on a train in Quetta, 14 people were martyred, after which Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir visited the Zhob district of Balochistan. He celebrated Eid with soldiers stationed at forward posts and laid flowers at the martyrs' memorial. Additionally, 5 people were killed in firing by unidentified individuals in the Harnai area of Balochistan.
In Karachi, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of the police conducted a major operation and arrested two alleged terrorists of the banned organization 'SRA'. According to officials, these terrorists were planning an attack on Chinese nationals, which was foiled by timely action during Eid.
Regarding religious news, more than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year. According to Saudi authorities, the majority of pilgrims came from other countries and performed the key ritual of Hajj in the Plain of Arafat. According to official figures for 2026, this Hajj saw a large number of participants.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President Asif Ali Zardari, political leaders, and the heads of the armed forces on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. In his message, he praised the services of the brave soldiers protecting the country and paid tribute to them. The Pakistan Army also congratulated the nation on Eid and prayed for permanent peace, prosperity, and unity in the country.
In local politics, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, severely criticized the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh over the severe water crisis in Karachi. He alleged that the PPP has completely failed to solve the city's long-standing problems, especially the issue of water supply.