NATIONALThe FIA has booked two CDA officials over the alleged issuance of certificates for a disputed farmhouse plot in Islamabad. The report also highlights other property disputes involving overseas Pakistanis in the capital.
CITYLahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has criticised Gujranwala police for registering an FIR against a citizen who had approached the court in a land dispute. She directed the CPO to re-examine the case and submit an inquiry report by July 6.
CITYThe Lahore district administration says it fined shopkeepers Rs194,000 after 3,245 inspections across the city. Seven people were arrested and 45 outlets faced action over profiteering, hoarding and related violations.
LocalA young man was shot dead in Gujrat after suspects allegedly seized his phone to delete a video recording, police said. In a separate operation, the FIA said it arrested 23 suspects in the Gujranwala region over human trafficking and fraud cases.
CLIMATE CHANGEParliamentarians and policy experts in Islamabad have urged the government to embed climate priorities in federal and provincial budgeting. They warned that shrinking climate finance and weak fiscal planning could deepen risks to growth, food security and livelihoods.
CLIMATE CHANGEA report based on fieldwork in Jacobabad says extreme heat is being intensified by long power cuts, costly drinking water and deepening poverty. Residents describe conditions that are turning survival into a daily struggle.
SportsIran held Belgium to a goalless draw to remain unbeaten in Group G, even as US travel and visa restrictions continue to complicate the team’s World Cup campaign. Tehran plans to complain to FIFA over the conditions.
WorldBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday and said he would give his successor full support. His departure paves the way for Britain’s seventh leader in a decade.
WorldThree people were killed and five injured in a shooting at a high school in Tacloban City in the central Philippines. Police said the motive was not yet known, while two suspects were reportedly arrested.
WorldUS and Iran have agreed on a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal after talks in Switzerland mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. The sides also discussed Lebanon and measures for safe commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
WorldA severe heatwave swept across much of Europe as temperatures approached 40C, triggering alerts, travel disruption and pressure on wildlife rescue centres. Authorities in Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Belgium reported mounting impacts.
SportsMitchell Marsh struck 60 off 28 balls as Australia beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in Chattogram to complete a 3-0 T20 series sweep. Stand-in Bangladesh captain Towhid Hridoy made an unbeaten 61 in the hosts’ 109-run total.
