PoliticsAleema Khan rejects PIMS medical report on Imran Khan
Aleema Khan has rejected the PIMS medical report on Imran Khan’s health, saying PTI does not accept the government’s position. She questioned the hospital’s credibility over its earlier claims about his eyesight.
Jun 17, 2026
NATIONALNaqvi asks ulema to back unified anti-terror message
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has called for closer coordination between the state and religious scholars to support a unified message against terrorism, unrest and fitna. He made the remarks at a Paigham-e-Aman Committee meeting in Islamabad.
Jun 17, 2026
WorldIsrael seizes Ibrahimi Mosque in West Bank
Israel has shifted planning and construction powers at the Hebron shrine complex from Palestinian authorities to Israeli bodies, according to Bezalel Smotrich. Palestinian officials said the move violates Hebron’s legal and political status.
Jun 17, 2026
GOVERNANCEFafen calls for reforms to strengthen Balochistan RTI law
Fafen has urged the Balochistan Assembly and provincial government to amend the Right to Information Act, 2021, citing enforcement and accountability gaps. It says stronger disclosure rules and institutional safeguards are needed.
Jun 17, 2026
CITYMayor, LG secretary issued notices over Beach Park handover to private body
The Sindh High Court has issued notices on a petition challenging the March resolution to hand over Karachi’s Beach View Park land to a private organisation for a museum. The case will be heard next on June 30.
Jun 17, 2026
WorldIran-US framework includes $300 billion private investment fund
A proposed US-Iran framework includes a $300 billion private investment fund for Iran, with more than half already committed, according to Reuters. The mechanism is separate from reparations and is meant to support a final deal.
Jun 17, 2026
WorldG7 leaders express cautious hope for Ukraine peace after Trump-Zelenskiy meeting
G7 leaders expressed guarded optimism over a possible Ukraine peace deal after Donald Trump said Russia should make an agreement following talks with Volodymyr Zelenskiy. European leaders said the US president’s remarks gave them some reason for hope.
Jun 17, 2026
WorldOne killed, four injured in 6.3-magnitude earthquake in China’s Qinghai
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Qinghai in northwestern China, killing one person and injuring four. Rescue teams were deployed as authorities assessed damage and sent relief supplies.
Jun 17, 2026
WorldNew study says universe’s expansion is still accelerating
A new study based on Type Ia supernova data says the universe’s expansion is still accelerating, countering research published last year. The findings reaffirm the role of dark energy in modern cosmology.
Jun 17, 2026
CITYKarachi to stay hot and humid, with light drizzle possible in some areas
Karachi is likely to remain hot and humid over the next 24 hours, with partly cloudy skies and light drizzle possible in some areas. The Met Office says the maximum temperature may stay between 34C and 36C.
Jun 17, 2026
CITYIHC rebukes senior sessions judge for poorly reasoned ruling
The Islamabad High Court has referred a senior sessions judge’s conduct to the Member Inspection Team after finding major legal and procedural flaws in an execution order in an Allied Bank case. The bench said the matter required serious institutional attention.
Jun 17, 2026
CITYFour of a family found shot dead in Bannu as police open inquiry
Police said four members of a family were found shot dead in Bannu's Nala Kasho area and an investigation had been launched. In a separate development, two residents publicly disowned missing relatives after police alleged their involvement in anti-state activities.
Jun 17, 2026