NATIONALPakistan is planning to train and deploy up to 400,000 workers for FIFA World Cup 2034-related projects. Official documents link the effort to broader plans to boost overseas employment and skills development.
NATIONALThe NDMA has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds and flood threats across several parts of Pakistan over the next 12 to 24 hours. A separate alert has also been issued for glacial lake outburst flood risks in northern areas.
BusinessPakistan’s mango exports are expected to drop by at least 30pc this season as conflict-linked disruption in the Middle East hurts demand, closes trade routes and drives up freight costs. Domestic sales have also weakened as inflation squeezes consumers.
PoliticsPPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has nominated Advocate Amjad Hussain for the post of Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister. The announcement came after the PPP said it would form the GB government with PML-N support.
WorldIndia has held the NEET medical entrance retest under heightened security after the earlier exam was cancelled over a paper leak. The controversy has also intensified protests over broader examination-related grievances.
SportsJapan beat Tunisia 4-0 in Group F in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, with Ayase Ueda scoring twice. The result sent Tunisia out of the tournament and left Japan level on four points with the Netherlands.
EducationA Higher Education Department committee has visited the Islamia University of Bahawalpur to investigate the death of student Tanzil Musa after he allegedly consumed a soft drink from the campus canteen. The inquiry also examined the university’s emergency medical response.
EducationFederal Urdu University vice chancellor Prof Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari was injured during a protest-related scuffle on campus, the administration said. The university also denied reports of any verbal altercation involving Dr Rani Erum.
NATIONALNational Assembly members urged the government to adopt key Senate proposals in the Finance Bill, including tax relief, energy reforms and stronger disaster preparedness. Speakers also raised concerns over youth funding, tobacco taxation and university support.
NATIONALA joint China-Pakistan desert agriculture and horticulture lab has been launched in Multan under CPEC. Prof Cheng Xizhong said the project will introduce water-saving and solar-powered technologies for arid land farming.
EntertainmentPakistani poet Umair Najmi says his poetry was officially licensed for use in Bollywood film Gustakh Ishq. He said the filmmakers sought his approval, paid him, and gave him on-screen credit.
SportsGermany came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014. Deniz Undav struck twice, including a stoppage-time winner.
