CLIMATE CHANGEA Senate panel has expressed concern over shrinking climate allocations, warning that Pakistan faces rising exposure to heatwaves, glacier melt and erratic rainfall. Lawmakers were also briefed on monsoon preparedness and the impact of expected El Niño conditions.
NATIONALAn anti-terrorism court in Lahore has indicted 55 TLP workers in a Shahdara case involving murder, attacks on police and arson. The accused pleaded not guilty, and the hearing was adjourned until June 24.
PoliticsThe PPPP and IPP have agreed to jointly handle key political matters in Gilgit-Baltistan, including government formation. The understanding was reached during a meeting of the parties’ central and provincial leaders in Gilgit.
NATIONALA new NCHR-Unicef report says 8.6 million children in Pakistan are in child labour, including over 6.6 million in hazardous work. The study is the first nationally representative child labour dataset in nearly 30 years.
WorldIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says he approved the US-Iran memorandum after receiving assurances from Iranian officials that the country's rights would be protected. The deal launches a 60-day period for broader talks as uncertainty remains over next steps.
NATIONALISLAMABAD: The CDA’s billing system for property, conservancy charges and water has been hit by a cyberattack, disrupting online payments. The authority says backup data is safe and recovery work is under way.
WorldA new US-Iran memorandum differs substantially from the 2015 JCPOA in scope, detail and timing. The framework covers nuclear issues, sanctions relief and the Strait of Hormuz, but leaves key matters for further negotiation.
NATIONALThe Sindh High Court has referred the Karachi Cotton Exchange building ownership dispute to the ETPB chairman for a decision within 90 days. It allowed the Karachi Cotton Association to retain possession and continue operations in the meantime.
NATIONALThe FIA said it stopped five passengers at Lahore airport who were allegedly trying to reach Timor-Leste and New Zealand through Malaysia under an illegal migration arrangement. In a separate case, a complainant accused an FIA investigator of threatening to implicate her.
NATIONALA Lahore anti-terrorism court has reserved its verdict in the Mughalpura police vehicle burning case linked to the May 9 riots. The decision is likely to be announced on June 20.
HEALTHBahawal Victoria Hospital has suspended five doctors after a newborn’s arm was found fractured following delivery. An inquiry committee has been asked to submit its report within 24 hours.
SportsMexico became the first team to reach the World Cup knockout rounds after beating South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored the winner, while Raul Rangel made a late double save to secure top spot in Group A.
