Today the Foreign Service family of Pakistan mourns the passing of former Foreign Secretary, Ambassador Shaharyar M. Khan. We honour his monumental services in protecting Pakistan’s diplomatic interests. Our deepest condolences to his friends and family. May his soul rest in peace. (Ameen)

Armed assailants have forcibly entered the Gwadar Port Authority Complex and opened firing while multiple blasts have also been reported, according to Makran Commissioner Saeed Ahmed Umrani. A large contingent of police and security forces has reached the scene while intense firing is going on, Umrani told Dawn.com. No casualties have been reported so far. […]