PoliticsPPP MNA Hussain Tariq has challenged the federal budget’s Rs6.9 trillion direct tax target, calling it unrealistic and warning of pressure on citizens from inflation and regressive taxation. He also raised concerns over jobs, agriculture and district-level equity.
PoliticsPPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says unrest in AJK is damaging the Kashmir cause and Pakistan’s image, and has urged protesters to end demonstrations peacefully. He also called for political grievances to be addressed through democratic means.
CITYFour members of a family were killed in a shooting in Domel, Bannu, in the early hours of Sunday. Rescue 1122 and police said the incident was linked to a property dispute and an investigation has been launched.
HEALTHThe proposed federal budget for FY2026-27 sets aside Rs53.3 billion for health-related spending, including PSDP projects. The Pakistan Medical Association has criticised the allocation pattern, saying preventive health and disease control remain underfunded.
SportsEngland’s World Cup equipment was largely recovered after a theft in transit to Kansas City, with goalkeeper Dean Henderson saying his boots were returned. Two men have been charged over stolen property valued at about $18,000.
CITYPolice in Bajaur negotiated a temporary truce between two tribes disputing ownership of a mountain in Salarzai tehsil. Officials said both sides agreed to suspend hostilities and pursue dialogue after police intervention.
PoliticsPTI’s parliamentary party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has formed a legal panel to review constitutional issues linked to the provincial budget while awaiting permission to meet Imran Khan. The party says any move to cut the province’s funds will be resisted.
WorldA French court has sentenced six Georgians for stealing rare Russian literary works from major libraries in France. Investigators linked the case to a broader Europe-wide series of library thefts.
WorldAn American businessman and former chamber chief has been detained in Myanmar after returning from Malaysia, according to a police source. The case is tied to a property dispute and comes after the publication of his memoir on the 2021 coup.
NATIONALMazloom Awami Tehreek Pakistan chief Sadiq Khan Achakzai has called for Pakhtun unity and termed taxes in the merged districts and Malakand division unjust. In Timergara, speakers at a seminar urged greater awareness to prevent HIV and hepatitis.
NewsA man allegedly killed his wife in Swat after trying to seize money she was carrying for medical treatment, residents said. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the suspect.
BusinessUncertainty remains over whether concessional GST rates for hybrid vehicles will continue after June 30. A brokerage report says higher GST slabs may apply, while relief on EV CKD kit imports has been extended to 2027.
