PoliticsSindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says the provincial government is focused on delivery rather than rhetoric. He also invited the opposition to work together on public welfare.
CITYHyderabad Division has strengthened security and civic arrangements ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram, including enhanced deployment in border areas adjoining Balochistan. Officials also reviewed utilities, traffic, medical response and action against hate material online.
EducationThe Mehran University Teachers Association has called for the HEC’s recurring grant to be raised from Rs66.4 billion to Rs130 billion in the 2026-27 budget. It also warned of protests if its demands are not incorporated.
NATIONALPunjab has rolled out a Muharram security plan featuring QR-coded panic buttons at 4,700 imambargahs, live monitoring and a three-tier deployment strategy. More than 125,000 police personnel will be assigned across the province.
SportsTeenage India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in an on-field altercation during an India A match against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla. The incident came after his breakout IPL season and senior T20 call-up.
CITYA delegation from Denmark’s Impact Fund Denmark visited Faisalabad to review progress on the Eastern Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project is expected to cut water pollution and improve irrigation water quality in nearby farming areas.
EducationAn Islamia University of Bahawalpur student died on Monday after allegedly consuming a drink bought from the campus canteen. The canteen was sealed and an investigation was launched.
InternationalUK minister Hamish Falconer said Pakistan has the right under international law to defend itself against attacks from Afghanistan. He also urged Islamabad and Kabul to pursue dialogue to address security concerns.
NATIONALPRAC has criticised the federal budget for failing to address key fiscal vulnerabilities. Chairman Younus Dagha said high debt servicing, pension liabilities and lower real development spending would constrain growth-focused spending.
BusinessBusiness groups criticised the SBP’s decision to keep the policy rate at 11.5pc, saying lower borrowing costs were needed to support industry, exports and investment. OICCI and the Pakistan Business Council, however, called the move balanced and prudent.
PoliticsGilgit-Baltistan’s chief election commissioner has decided 14 election petitions and deferred verdicts on GBA-13 Astore-I and GBA-16 Diamer-II until June 17. He also announced that local government elections have been postponed to Sept 27.
CITYLahore authorities are moving ahead with a traffic improvement plan for Defence Mor, one of the city's busiest intersections. The proposal includes widening a turning lane and is expected to increase capacity and improve vehicle speeds.
