Rawalpindi:

Rawalpindi, [a] colloquially known as Pindi, [b] is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab, serving as the principal commercial and industrial hub of northern Punjab. It is the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan and ranks as the world's third-largest Punjabi-speaking metropolis (after Lahore and Faisalabad). It was the capital of Pakistan from 1959 to 1969. The city lies on the Potwar Plateau 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Islamabad, the national capital. Rawalpindi (“Village of Rawals”) occupies the site of an old village inhabited by the Rawals, a group of yogis (ascetics). New Islamabad International Airport is located about 26 kilometers away from the city of Rawalpindi. Daily flights to and from various international and local destinations are available. Rawalpindi has its own central railway station, with regular sevices to many destinations within Pakistan. A drone reportedly crashed near Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium hours before a PSL match, raising security concerns amid India-Pakistan tensions. The incident damaged a nearby restaurant, injuring two civilians, prompting investigations into the drone's origin. Separately, explosions rocked Lahore and Karachi, leading to flight suspensions, while India confirmed strikes on Pakistani air defense systems.