Security has been heightened across Punjab following militant attacks on police stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
At least two police personnel and six civilians were injured in attacks on police installations, officials said.
Mattani and Badaber police stations in Peshawar, as well as police posts in the Kingar area of Bannu, Kashu Bridge, and the Takiya post in Khyber District came under attacks launched by militants.
Police said the assailants used hand-grenades and other weapons during the attacks.
However, timely and effective countermeasures forced the attackers to retreat, preventing casualties or damage, sources said.
Inspector General of KP Police Zulfiqar Hameed condemned the attacks, stating that terrorists were attempting to spread fear by targeting civilians.
He said security agencies were responding with full force and vowed that operations would continue to eliminate Fitna Al Khawarij, ensuring law and order is maintained at all costs.
Meanwhile, 39 individuals, including four Afghan nationals, were taken into custody during a joint operation conducted by intelligence agencies and police in the Punjab city of Jhelum, police said.
Cases have been registered against three individuals accused of sheltering Afghan nationals, while the detained Afghan nationals have been shifted to holding camps.
Authorities said the operation was aimed at ensuring security in the area.
In view of the prevailing border situation the Punjab Home Department has issued security guidelines for Ramazan.
According to a statement, a comprehensive security plan will be implemented across the province to maintain peace and order.
Sensitive mosques, madrassas and imambargahs will be provided special security, and additional personnel will be deployed at places of worship and other public locations to maintain security.
In light of the prevailing security situation, authorities in Rawalpindi have heightened security measures.
On the directives of City Police Officer Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani, joint and special pickets have been established across the city.
Snap checking and screening of vehicles are ongoing at interprovincial highways and entry and exit points.
Surveillance at transport terminals, buses and coaches has been intensified, with strict passenger checks in place.
Police said search, sweep and combing operations are continuing around sensitive locations, while Elite Force units, Dolphin Squad teams and other police patrols are maintaining constant vigilance throughout the city.
