A memoir by former civil servant Muhammad Saeed Mehdi was discussed at an SDPI event in Islamabad as an important account of Pakistan’s political history. Speakers said the book offers insider insight into major national developments spanning several decades.
CLIMATE CHANGEA public dialogue in Taxila brought together experts and residents who warned that climate change, poor management and overuse are deepening Pakistan’s water crisis. Participants called for urgent policy action, conservation and local initiatives.
BusinessOpen market prices of essential food items have climbed after the federal budget, with pulses, meat, vegetables and dairy products becoming costlier. Cigarettes have also disappeared from the market.
CITYResidents and activists in Rawalpindi say a dumping site set up at the Sunday Bazaar has led to foul smell, pests and health complaints in nearby areas. They have asked authorities to spray the area and move the site outside the city.
Police have registered a case over the alleged assault of a minor student at a madrassa in Shakargarh’s Rangra area. The FIR was lodged on the complaint of the victim’s father, and police said raids are under way to arrest the nominated suspect.
NATIONALAdeel Ahmed, father of slain nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, has alleged that CCD personnel fired first at his family’s vehicle in Chakwal. CCD’s additional IG says the department will review training and tighten SOPs after the incident.
HEALTHBrightly coloured ice balls and flavoured drinks being sold across Rawalpindi, especially outside schools, are raising health concerns. A former senior doctor warned they could cause throat and stomach illnesses and said the colours and syrups used do not meet hygiene standards.
The Federal Directorate of Education says 271 newly selected teachers will join federal educational institutions during the summer vacations. The announcement was made at a meeting reviewing college performance, teaching standards and administrative matters.
NATIONALFamilies affected by the Daducha Dam project say they have been served notices to vacate ancestral land in Malikpur Azizal after already losing land to the reservoir. They say forced removal would leave dozens of families without a place to settle.
NATIONALSindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has ordered strict action against wheat hoarding and directed tighter monitoring of wheat stocks across the province. He also reviewed slow procurement progress and asked officials to examine buying around 200,000 metric tons from PASSCO.
NATIONALThe federal government has finalised a plan to install Vessel Monitoring Systems on fishing boats in Sindh and Balochistan. The satellite-based network is intended to improve maritime security, safety and enforcement against illegal activity at sea.
CITYKarachi is forecast to remain hot and humid, with gusty winds and possible morning drizzle on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Met Office has also warned of thunderstorms and rain in upper parts of the country from June 16 to 20.
