PESHAWARKP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has ordered a review of a new law that expanded privileges for provincial lawmakers after public and media criticism. Treasury and opposition members, however, said many of its provisions were already present in the 1988 law.
WorldA US judge has authorised the release of nearly $5.8 million to E Jean Carroll after the Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump’s appeal. Trump quickly challenged the order as the long-running legal fight continues.
WorldPakistan has urged the US and Iran to exercise restraint after overnight strikes intensified tensions in the Middle East. The Foreign Office said renewed conflict was in no one’s interest and called for dialogue and diplomacy.
WorldPresident Donald Trump said he will use an older Air Force One aircraft for the Britain leg of his trip instead of the recently unveiled Qatar-gifted jet. The switch comes amid continued scrutiny of the interim plane and delays in Boeing’s replacement programme.
WorldThe United States' 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium came after Donald Trump's intervention with FIFA over Folarin Balogun triggered political controversy. The report links the episode to a wider atmosphere of division in the US during the July Fourth period.
SportsLionel Messi missed another penalty but still led Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the World Cup last 16. The defending champions now move on to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
WorldItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she does not regret trying to build close ties with Donald Trump despite recent tensions. Speaking after the Nato summit in Ankara, she said her approach was rooted in support for Western unity.
NATIONALThe US Embassy in Islamabad says regular consular services at the Lahore and Karachi consulates will resume from July 20. The missions had suspended operations in March after deadly protests and security concerns.
NATIONALField Marshal Asim Munir told graduating officers at the National Defence University that cross-border terrorism would be crushed with the full force of the state. He also said the armed forces were adapting to the evolving nature of warfare.
LAHOREA Lahore court has granted the NCCIA six-day physical remand of YouTuber and podcast host Rehan Tariq in a case filed under blasphemy and cybercrime laws. He was arrested at Lahore Airport upon his arrival from abroad.
At a White House briefing, Donald Trump claimed he’s number one on TikTok and above Taylor Swift. But public follower and like figures show Swift far ahead.
Neetu Kapoor met Fiza Ali’s 11-year-old daughter Faraal Fawad in the UK at a mental health awareness event. Her “Are you serious?” reaction and praise highlighted the campaign’s impact.
