WorldBolivian President Rodrigo Paz has imposed a state of emergency after weeks of road blockades and protests seeking his resignation. The move came despite a government deal with the main union federation, as some groups continued demonstrations.
NATIONALAn ATC in Lahore has sentenced four senior PTI leaders to 10 years in prison in a May 9 case involving the burning of police vehicles. Shah Mahmood Qureshi was acquitted of all charges.
WorldIsraeli attacks killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza early on Saturday, including four members of the Safadi family, according to medical and eyewitness accounts. The deaths were reported despite an October 2025 ceasefire.
WorldBritish transport police said they were responding to reports of a collision involving two trains near Bedford, north of London. Ambulance crews, including air ambulances, were sent to the scene.
WorldIsrael and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon after renewed fighting disrupted plans for US-Iran talks in Switzerland. The postponement added uncertainty to negotiations linked to the wider interim deal.
WorldAt least 30 people have died since early May at a displaced persons camp in Bunia, raising fears Ebola may be spreading undetected. Aid workers and camp officials say poor sanitation and funding cuts have deepened the risk.
KARACHISSGC has announced a planned overnight gas shutdown in parts of Karachi to complete final hook-up work on a high-pressure pipeline linked to the K-IV Project. All blocks of Gulshan-e-Iqbal will be affected from 10pm Saturday to 10am Sunday.
WorldA report says US intelligence warned the Trump administration that Israeli actions in Lebanon could undermine efforts to secure a lasting peace deal with Iran. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was meanwhile set to take effect on Friday.
NATIONALThe Federal Constitutional Court has set aside a Balochistan High Court ruling and strengthened safeguards for women’s inheritance rights. The judgement requires strict proof of a woman’s free and informed consent before any surrender of inheritance can be accepted.
NewsTrain services on the Attock-Mari Indus-Multan section were briefly suspended after a rain-triggered landslide blocked the track in Jand tehsil. Officials said the line was cleared by Friday evening and no injuries were reported.
SportsMexico became the first team to reach the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 win over South Korea. Canada also boosted their hopes with a 6-0 victory over Qatar, though the win was marred by Ismael Kone’s serious leg injury.
SportsArsenal will start their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21. The 2026-27 fixture list also sets out key early tests for Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea under new managers.
