LocalResidents of four villages in Faisalabad’s UC 182 have complained that sanitation services remain inadequate despite outsourced waste management operations. They say garbage collection, drain cleaning and dumping arrangements are not being handled properly.
CITYA nine-year-old boy’s death in an uncovered Rawalpindi stormwater drain during pre-monsoon rain has highlighted safety hazards and gaps in flood preparedness. The incident has also triggered scrutiny of rescue resources and drainage clearance work.
WorldIran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon and an alleged US breach of commitments. The move came as US and Iranian delegations headed to Switzerland for follow-up talks and fighting continued in southern Lebanon.
SportsCody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice as the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in Houston. The win sent the Dutch top of Group F and close to the knockout stage.
PoliticsPPP and PML-N have agreed on a power-sharing formula to form the Gilgit-Baltistan government. Under the arrangement, PPP will get the chief minister’s office while PML-N will hold the governorship and deputy speaker’s post.
WorldUS Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iran under a Pakistan-brokered process, as disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and renewed violence in Lebanon complicated the agenda. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir will atte
PoliticsA heated confrontation erupted in the Punjab Assembly as opposition lawmakers objected to the budget debate proceeding without the finance minister. The session resumed after Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman later arrived in the house.
CITYWater supply to several Karachi areas was suspended after a main pipeline was damaged during Red Line BRT construction near Safoora. KWSC said repairs could take 24 to 48 hours.
CITYPolice in Hyderabad have asked a court to allow anti-terror charges in a case tied to an alleged protest and clash at the SSP office. The case involves a group of transgender persons and former official Maria Sario.
SportsEloy Room made a record 15 saves as Curacao held Ecuador to a goalless draw in Kansas City. The result gave Curacao their first-ever World Cup point and kept their knockout hopes alive.
LocalRawalpindi district courts resumed Saturday hearings after the withdrawal of weekend court holidays introduced under an energy conservation plan. Courts handled remand, bail, sentencing, family and enforcement matters during the day.
BusinessPunjab has imposed a 16pc GST on rented properties across the province from July 1, including smaller houses rented by owners. The move has drawn objections from property dealers and residents, while other tax changes and higher vehicle token tax have also been introduced.
