A Pakistani man attempting to establish the country's first gay club in Abbottabad has been detained in a psychiatric hospital. His application for the club, which aimed to provide a safe space for LGBTQ individuals, sparked outrage among local residents and politicians in the conservative Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The application was leaked on social media, leading to threats from right-wing political figures. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was transferred to a psychiatric hospital, raising concerns among friends about his safety. Despite the backlash, he remains committed to advocating for LGBTQ rights in Pakistan, expressing hope for legal support similar to India's progressive stance.

Families of the Peshawar school massacre victims protested against the Pakistani government's slow investigation and lack of information regarding the attack that killed 141 people, including 132 children. Protesters demanded justice, threatening further demonstrations and sit-ins if their demands were not met. The Pakistani Taliban, responsible for the attack, were condemned, and the government was criticized for its response. The protest aimed to raise national awareness and call for an end to terrorism and extremism in Pakistan.

In a significant anti-terrorism operation, Pakistani police in Karachi arrested Kabi, a high-level Afghan Taliban operative involved in attacks on NATO forces and looting NATO containers. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown following the Peshawar school massacre. Kabi, also known as Behram Khan, admitted to various terrorist activities and revealed that many Afghan Taliban militants are residing in Pakistani cities. Pakistani authorities have arrested over 19,000 people under the National Action Plan to combat terrorism.

A suicide bomber on a motorbike detonated explosives near a police checkpoint in Peshawar's Karkhano Market, killing at least 11 people and injuring over 30. The attack, claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, targeted security forces and resulted in the deaths of a paramilitary officer, a local journalist, and a child. Eyewitnesses described the chaos and aftermath, while officials confirmed the casualties and the attacker's motives. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the region despite government crackdowns on militant groups.