WorldChina’s foreign minister has called for stronger representation of the Global South at the United Nations, saying emerging markets remain underrepresented. Wang Yi also urged efforts toward a ceasefire in the Middle East.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has ruled that its directions under Article 187 are binding on executive and judicial authorities nationwide, including high courts. It also ordered strict compliance with the 60-day trial timeline in Illegal Dispossession Act cases.
NATIONALPTI Punjab Kisan Wing has criticised the Punjab government’s 2026-27 agriculture budget, saying new taxes will add to farmers’ difficulties. The party particularly opposed a flat Rs1,000 per acre tax on holdings above 12.5 acres.
NATIONALA sit-in in Battagram demanded the recovery of missing medical student Bilal and gave authorities 24 hours to trace him. Protesters urged state institutions and security agencies to act after his disappearance on June 14.
LocalMurree has been granted the status of an autonomous Municipal Corporation under fresh local government delimitations finalised in Punjab. The district has been divided into four local government entities with 47 union councils in total.
NATIONALThe UK has announced an additional £8 million for joint work with Pakistan to combat illegal migration, smuggling and trafficking. British minister Hamish Falconer also thanked Pakistan for its role in facilitating diplomacy leading to the US-Iran agreement.
BusinessFitch Ratings says Pakistan’s heavy reliance on spending cuts, especially lower development expenditure, could weaken medium-term growth. It also flagged risks to tax collection, provincial surpluses and rising interest costs in FY27.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has ruled that using litigation to intimidate or defame a woman constitutes abuse against women. It dismissed an ex-husband’s petition in a marital dispute and ordered him to pay Rs500,000 in costs.
NATIONALThe Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance was confiscatory and unconstitutional. The court said taxing non-income-generating immovable property could force owners to sell assets to meet tax liabilities.
NATIONALLaw Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar told the National Assembly the government is using diplomatic channels to secure the release of 10 Pakistanis held hostage in Somalia. He said Pakistani authorities remain in contact with Somali officials.
NATIONALA UNICEF report says 34 million children in Pakistan are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards. Globally, more than one billion children face multiple climate-related threats.
PoliticsFour newly elected independent Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly members have joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party after meeting Abdul Aleem Khan. The move comes amid continued talks over formation of the next regional government.
