WorldFrance is preparing for another heatwave, with temperatures forecast to hit 40C in some regions by Sunday. In Paris, authorities have opened part of Canal Saint-Martin for supervised swimming to help residents cope with the heat.
PoliticsGilgit-Baltistan’s chief election commissioner has decided the remaining election petitions, giving the PPP 11 seats in the GB Assembly. The announcement also cleared the way for allocation of reserved seats after official notifications.
WorldThe Pentagon has renamed the US Indo-Pacific Command back to the US Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision. It said the command’s mission and geographic scope will remain unchanged.
PoliticsA heated National Assembly budget debate escalated after Khawaja Asif said past legislation was discussed in the presence of ISI officers. PTI and PPP lawmakers then traded sharp criticism over governance, institutions and leadership.
PoliticsPunjab's proposed FY2026-27 development programme includes several large projects named after Sharif family members despite a lower overall ADP. The biggest among them is the Rs169 billion Nawaz Sharif Medical District in Lahore.
CITYFour children, including three siblings and their cousin, drowned in a wildlife pond in the Changa Manga Forest area on Tuesday. Officials have ordered a report as residents demand an inquiry into safety arrangements.
Punjab has allocated Rs500.62 billion to health in its FY2026-27 budget, with more than 10pc of the total outlay going to the sector. The plan includes Rs424.32 billion for recurring expenses and Rs76.3 billion for development projects.
NATIONALPakistan is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including eight rescued fishermen and 22 crew members from the Lenore/Davina, Ishaq Dar said. The group is expected to transit through Karachi in the coming days.
SportsAustria opened their first World Cup campaign in 28 years with a 3-1 Group J win over debutants Jordan. Marko Arnautovic made the difference after halftime, helping force an own goal before adding a stoppage-time penalty.
WorldIranian oil tankers have exited the US blockade zone in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland. Oil prices fell on hopes of reopening, even as fresh Israeli strikes in south Lebanon added uncertainty.
Punjab has allocated Rs750 billion for education in its 2026-27 budget, with over Rs63 billion reserved for development spending. The package also includes Rs27 billion for more than 100,000 laptops and Rs4 billion for the Honhar Programme.
PoliticsPTI’s Senate parliamentary leader Barrister Syed Ali Zafar has rejected the federal budget, calling it a package of broken promises. He said the plan failed to offer relief, jobs or a credible long-term growth strategy.
