NATIONALHealth Minister Mustafa Kamal has criticised the NFC award formula in the National Assembly, saying its 82pc population-based structure is flawed. He said the mechanism disadvantages smaller provinces such as Balochistan.
WorldThe US has ordered Anthropic to suspend exports of its Mythos and Fable AI models, citing fears they could be used by foreign military intelligence services. The move has sparked urgent talks and questions over the legal basis for the restrictions.
Ali Safina denied allegations that a light-hearted podcast question triggered tensions between Asim Azhar and Meerub Ali. He says the clip was misrepresented and taken out of context.
PoliticsJailed PTI leaders have turned down Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for a Charter of Economy, saying constitutional supremacy and political stability must come first. In a letter sent through their lawyer, they proposed a broader Charter of Pakistan instead.
WorldA study presented in Mombasa says roughly one-third of the world’s coral reefs may be resilient to major warming events. Researchers and conservationists say protection and emissions cuts remain crucial.
BusinessFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan may see upside to its FY27 economic projections after the US-Iran deal, but says it is too early to revise the budget. He also outlined plans on borrowing, defence spending and digital-asset regulation.
BusinessA study by Lahore School of Economics economists says uncertainty in Pakistan’s own trade policymaking is costing the country hundreds of millions of dollars in exports. It found domestic policy shocks have had a bigger impact than the US-China trade war.
EntertainmentReports say British actor Scott Rose-Marsh has screen-tested for the next James Bond film. No official casting announcement has been made, and multiple actors are still believed to be under consideration.
BusinessService Long March Tyres Limited has listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange as the 11th IPO of FY26. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the listing reflected investor confidence and highlighted improving market participation.
BusinessA Chinese consortium led by the China Financial Futures Exchange has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets. The group discussed expanding investment, technology cooperation and cross-border products with SECP officials.
BusinessOil prices tumbled about $4 a barrel on Monday, sending Brent and WTI to their lowest levels since March 10. The decline followed news of a US-Iran memorandum aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
BusinessThe ECC is set to revisit the Engro Vopak terminal lease extension after Investment Minister Qaiser Sheikh objected that the move violated procurement rules. The current 30-year term expires this week.
