CLIMATE CHANGEThe NDMA told a Senate committee that only 350 sensors are currently monitoring Pakistan’s roughly 13,500 glaciers under a UNDP project. Lawmakers called for stronger coordination, more monitoring infrastructure and consultation on the NDMA amendment bill.
NATIONALTraffic police in Rawalpindi and Murree have started issuing juvenile driving permits to riders aged 16 to 18 under a Punjab government initiative. The permit is limited to motorcycles and scooters up to 125cc and requires parental consent, tests and documentation.
EducationThe HEC’s Outcome-Based Education Implementation Committee has recommended learning outcomes for undergraduate programmes outside accreditation councils. The proposals cover multiple disciplines and will be circulated to universities after commission approval.
SportsColombia beat DR Congo 1-0 in Guadalajara to become the first team from Group K to reach the World Cup knockout stage. Daniel Munoz scored in the 76th minute as Colombia moved top of the group on six points.
NATIONALA major fire erupted at Islamabad’s H-9 Weekly Bazaar on Tuesday night, damaging hundreds of stalls. Officials said the blaze began in Block C and firefighting efforts were underway when the report was filed.
NATIONALPakistan Post has directed postmaster generals to monitor employees’ social media activity and take action over unauthorised posts, objectionable content and political activity. The department has also rejected reports of privatisation and employee retrenchment.
NATIONALA sharp debate in the KP Assembly focused on teachers in second-shift and non-formal schools being paid below the provincial minimum wage. The education minister said a summary would be sent to the cabinet on the issue.
EducationThe KP government has sent Gomal University Vice-Chancellor Prof Zafar Iqbal on 90-day forced leave and formed a three-member committee to investigate the university’s affairs. The panel has been asked to submit its report within two weeks.
HEALTHThe KP government has increased the budget for medical teaching institutions to Rs80 billion for 2026-27, while concerns remain over the lack of external audits of their revenues and expenditures. Health experts say MTIs should face the same accountability standards as other hospitals.
NATIONALThe Peshawar High Court has upheld the life sentence of a man convicted of killing his wife in Nowshera in an honour-related murder case. The court said the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt and rejected his appeal.
NATIONALThe AJK government has ruled out any blanket amnesty for banned JAAC leaders, blaming them for recent violence and deaths. Officials also said legal action would continue as the group’s strike disrupted parts of the region.
SportsLionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to reach the World Cup last 32. His first goal took him to 17 in the tournament, breaking Miroslav Klose's all-time scoring record.
