WorldScottish counter-terror police are investigating a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that injured five men. A 36-year-old man has been arrested and police said there is no further threat to the public.
HEALTHThe Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has approved broad institutional reforms to improve efficiency, transparency and service delivery. The measures include action against fake MDCAT portals, faster handling of complaints and greater digitisation.
NATIONALOpposition lawmakers in the Balochistan Assembly said the federal budget neglected the province and reduced its share of resources. During debate on the provincial budget, they also called for more spending on development, agriculture, water and youth programmes.
NATIONALSecurity forces, police and the CTD said they foiled a sabotage attempt in Nasirabad by defusing more than 15kg of explosives placed under power transmission towers. Police said the line supplies electricity from Uch Power Plant to parts of Sindh and Punjab.
NATIONALOfficials said three bullet-riddled bodies were found in separate incidents in Turbat and Quetta on Saturday. One body was recovered in Kech district, while two were found in areas on the outskirts of Quetta.
NATIONALThe Judicial Commission of Pakistan has invited nominations to fill 10 vacant additional judge positions in the Lahore High Court by July 4. The move follows approval of new interview rules and a seven-member panel to screen shortlisted candidates.
HEALTHHealth experts and stakeholders at a Karachi seminar warned that HIV cases are rising in Pakistan even as many high-burden countries have reduced new infections. They called for more domestic funding, wider testing and stricter infection control.
WorldUbisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died at 69 after a plane crash in La Baule, France. The company confirmed his death and paid tribute to his role in building the gaming publisher.
NATIONALOpposition parties in the Sindh Assembly rejected the 2026-27 budget during the second day of debate, citing Karachi’s water shortage, poor roads and lack of public relief. PPP lawmakers defended the financial plan as balanced and prepared under difficult conditions.
BusinessDomestic ceramic tile and glass manufacturers have warned that cuts in import duties in the 2026-27 budget could damage local industry. The sector says it is already running at about half of installed capacity amid weak demand and high costs.
BusinessFPCCI Executive Committee member Adeel Siddiqui says rapid population growth is undermining Pakistan’s economic prospects despite relief measures in the 2026-27 budget. He also called for export diversification and urgent population planning.
BusinessMore than 300,000 Pakistanis found jobs in Middle Eastern countries from January to May 2026 despite the Gulf conflict. Saudi Arabia and the UAE remained the main destinations, while remittances hit a record $4.2 billion in May.
