WorldFrance says 40 people have drowned since June 18 as a severe heatwave grips Europe. Record temperatures in France and other countries have disrupted schools, transport and tourist sites.
WorldA Reuters/Ipsos poll found that most Americans do not think the Iran war was worth the cost and doubt the truce will last. The survey also showed Donald Trump’s approval rating slipping to 34%.
NATIONALDefence Minister Khawaja Asif has criticised the banned JAAC in AJK and said voices influenced by an external anti-Pakistan agenda should be countered firmly. He also said no one could separate Kashmir from Pakistan.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has ruled that bridal gifts, jewellery and other property given to a woman for her personal use at marriage belong exclusively to her. The court said husbands or in-laws cannot lawfully retain or claim such assets.
NATIONALPakistan and Uzbekistan reviewed ways to expand bilateral cooperation during a meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday. The talks covered connectivity, trade, education, agriculture and academic exchanges.
SportsAnte Budimir’s second-half goal gave Croatia a 1-0 World Cup win over Panama in Toronto and kept their hopes alive in Group ‘L’. The defeat eliminated Panama from the tournament.
BusinessThe Petroleum Division has assured oil firms that weekly fuel pricing will remain in place for now and that upcoming adjustments will reflect actual import premiums. Industry representatives warned repeated formula changes were causing heavy losses and discouraging investment.
WorldChina’s LineShine supercomputer has taken first place in the latest TOP500 ranking, ending nearly a decade of US dominance. The Shenzhen-based system recorded a sustained speed of 2.2 exaflops.
WorldTanker hire rates in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have risen sharply as shipping traffic begins to recover. Daily earnings for VLCCs on Gulf cargoes moving through Hormuz have reached record levels.
WorldKeir Starmer said he would support an orderly transition as Labour begins the process of choosing his successor. Andy Burnham is the frontrunner, though some MPs still want a contest rather than an uncontested handover.
BusinessThe State Bank of Pakistan has issued its FY27 calendar for Monetary Policy Committee meetings and announced measures to improve policy transparency. These include more frequent post-MPC press conferences, publication of staff presentations and a revised timeline for meeting minutes.
WorldThe UN Security Council has unanimously passed a Pakistan- and Denmark-sponsored resolution to strengthen accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. The measure drew a record 153 co-sponsors from UN member states.
