CLIMATE CHANGEPakistan’s FY27 federal budget cuts most climate-related allocations while increasing planned revenue from climate levies. Experts have questioned both the scale of spending cuts and the lack of clarity on how climate funds will be used.
BusinessFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told the National Assembly that Pakistan’s GDP and national accounts are compiled under internationally recognised standards. He also highlighted improved economic indicators and defended the government’s budget and reform agenda.
BusinessKhyber Pakhtunkhwa’s budget fell from Rs2,119 billion to Rs1,526.1 billion in FY2025-26, a 28% decline. The drop was driven by lower-than-expected federal transfers and shortfalls in provincial receipts.
SportsPrasidh Krishna claimed 5-23 and Yashasvi Jaiswal struck an unbeaten 110 as India beat Afghanistan by nine wickets in Chennai. The win completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep for India.
SportsBangladesh beat Pakistan by 23 runs in Southampton as Fatima Sana’s side slumped to a third straight Women’s T20 World Cup defeat. Australia and New Zealand also registered important wins.
CITYPassengers on the Thall Express and Mari Indus Railcar have complained of faulty fans on the Attock-Jand route. Travellers say the heat inside coaches has made journeys extremely uncomfortable, especially for women, children and the elderly.
NATIONALThe government has withdrawn its temporary reduction in speed limits on motorways and national highways. Previous limits for cars, LTVs, PSVs and HTVs have been restored, the Motorway Police said.
NATIONALSindh’s food minister has dismissed five food department officials and ordered recovery of Rs2.62 billion after an inquiry into alleged corruption in government wheat stocks. The cases have also been referred to the anti-corruption authorities.
CITYKarachi's transport strike remained in place on Saturday after talks between transporters and the traffic police failed to produce an agreement. Transporters said key demands, including biometric verification and impounded vehicles, were still unresolved.
CITYA woman was arrested after allegedly entering the Jhelum River with her three daughters near Jhang, where the children were swept away, police said. Rescue teams suspended the search at night and planned to resume it the next morning.
EducationThe University of Health Sciences has approved Punjab’s first PhD nursing programme. UHS is expected to announce admissions in early July, with 20 seats in the first batch.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said Rs80 billion had been saved through e-tendering and set June 30 for completion of sewerage and drainage projects. She also ordered that roads not be left dug up and manholes be secured with protective meshes.
