NATIONALThe Balochistan government has approved sending Dr Mahnoor Nasir to the United States for specialised treatment after the acid attack at Quetta’s Civil Hospital. She will remain in a private Karachi hospital for another week as arrangements are finalised.
WorldThe hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius appears to be ending after no new cases were reported for more than three weeks. Health experts say the incident highlighted both the low but real risk of human transmission and how much remains unknown about the virus.
ISLAMABADIn 2018, wildlife patrols found leopard remains in Islamabad’s Margallah Hills, confirming big cats after years of local reports. Officials say analysis verified a naturally deceased adult.
WorldItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has dismissed Donald Trump’s claim that she begged him for a G7 photo, calling the remarks fabricated. Italy’s foreign minister later cancelled a planned US visit and described Trump’s comments as offensive.
Top HeadlinesThe federal government has reduced petrol by Rs74 per litre and diesel by Rs67 per litre. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the move reflects lower global oil prices and improved regional economic conditions.
WorldWorld leaders responded to the US-Israel war on Iran with warnings, condemnations and calls for diplomacy. The conflict drew remarks from Donald Trump, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders.
BusinessGold prices dropped sharply on Friday, with the local rate falling Rs14,900 to Rs438,036 per tola after a steep decline in the international bullion market. Silver prices also registered losses.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has sought replies on an application seeking permission for burials at a Christian graveyard in Samundri. The plea says a stay order is being used to stop burials despite the land being designated and mutated for the graveyard.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the National Assembly that a significant reduction in fuel prices was likely later on Friday. He also urged lawmakers to pass a unanimous resolution to signal national unity.
NATIONALFamilies of 10 Pakistanis held by Somali pirates protested outside Karachi Press Club, demanding urgent government action. The hijacked vessel remains off the Somali coast as negotiations continue.
A viral clip from the G7 Summit 2026 shows PM Narendra Modi making a joke but leaders respond with near silence. Modi’s awkward laugh becomes meme material.
BusinessThe PSX benchmark KSE-100 index fell more than 2,800 points in intraday trade on Friday as the postponement of US-Iran talks hurt investor sentiment. The drop snapped a four-session recovery in the market.
