SportsIndia opened their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a second straight win, thrashing the Netherlands by 95 runs after Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma starred in Leeds. Australia also made it two from two, while England lost captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to injury.
SportsCooper Connolly’s 47 helped Australia chase 132 and beat Bangladesh by four wickets in the first T20I in Chattogram. Adam Zampa and Joel Davies earlier shared six wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for 131.
NATIONALMore than 14,000 police personnel will be deployed across the Rawalpindi region for security during Muharram. Authorities have also set up control rooms and issued a traffic diversion plan for processions and majalis.
HEALTHThe National Institute of Health has issued a monsoon disease advisory, warning that flooding, unsafe water and sanitation disruptions can trigger outbreaks. It urged health authorities to improve preparedness, surveillance and response.
SportsEngland opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia, while Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo. Harry Kane scored twice for England as Cristiano Ronaldo's side dropped points in Group K.
CITYPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked the CDA to form a Project Management Unit for the early execution of Islamabad’s planned convention and expo centre. The Rs19.3 billion project is being pursued ahead of upcoming SCO events in the capital.
NATIONALBalochistan's FY2026-27 budget includes higher allocations for higher education and fisheries. The province has announced funding for scholarships, universities, coastal planning, digital fisheries systems and a shrimp hatchery in Hub district.
PESHAWARThe Peshawar High Court has ruled that police cannot violate constitutional protections and the privacy of homes during raids without proper legal basis. The court made the observation while granting bail to three people arrested in a Mansehra raid.
BusinessSindh has announced a new public-private partnership project pipeline in the 2026-27 budget, covering maritime, financial, energy, waste and agriculture sectors. The proposals include the Keti Bandar corridor and a financial centre in Karachi.
SportsThomas Partey has lost a court bid to enter Canada after his visa was denied over criminal charges in Britain. The ruling means the Ghana midfielder will miss his side’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto.
PESHAWARA Sikh couple serving as caretakers at a gurdwara in Mardan were shot dead by unidentified attackers, police said. Authorities have registered a case under murder and anti-terrorism provisions and launched a multi-angle investigation.
SportsDR Congo earned their first ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Portugal in Group K in Houston. Joao Neves scored early for Portugal before Yoane Wissa equalised, while Cristiano Ronaldo endured a subdued outing.
