BusinessBalochistan’s police chief and chief collector customs have assured traders and transporters that lawful trade will be protected and facilitated. Business representatives raised concerns over stranded vehicles, security, traffic congestion and customs procedures.
NATIONALExperts say the Rs7.1 billion earmarked in Budget 2026-27 for farm storage is far below the scale of agricultural losses, with wheat losses alone estimated at over Rs140 billion annually. They say Pakistan’s weak warehousing, cold-chain and financing systems are driving heavy post-harvest wastage.
EntertainmentA new Bruce Springsteen museum is opening in Long Branch, New Jersey, near Asbury Park. The centre explores Springsteen’s career alongside the wider history of American music and protest traditions.
WorldThe US Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after an eight-month review. The deal still faces possible legal action from a coalition of states and criticism from Hollywood figures.
SportsThe United States opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles as celebrities from Hollywood, sport and business filled the stands. A glitzy ceremony at SoFi Stadium marked the start of the US leg of the tournament.
PoliticsTTAP has decided to engage the government first after receiving an offer of talks from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and a separate approach from the PPP. A source within the alliance said any decision on meeting the PPP would come after the budget session.
BusinessBusiness organisations have endorsed the federal budget for 2026-27, calling it a balanced plan focused on growth and investment. They highlighted relief for salaried individuals, the IT sector and export financing.
SportsBelgium beat Pakistan 7-1 in their FIH Pro League match at the Belfius Hockey Arena on Saturday. The defeat left Pakistan at the bottom of the nine-team table, while Belgium climbed to first place.
WorldThe United States and Venezuela say a joint operation in Bolivar state killed Tren de Aragua leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Nino Guerrero. US officials described the strike as a warning to regional criminal groups.
NATIONALThe Judicial Commission of Pakistan is considering a seven-member panel to interview candidates for high court judgeships, with a decision expected on June 19. The proposal has drawn objections from sections of the legal fraternity, particularly in Islamabad.
NATIONALPTI’s farmers’ wing has rejected the 2026-27 federal budget as anti-agriculture, saying the announced loans, subsidies and incentives do not address farmers’ core problems. The party also questioned revisions in official agricultural growth figures.
CITYThe Balochistan High Court Bar Association has condemned the attack on a senior lawyer’s son in Quetta and sought strict action against the assailants. Bar leaders also called for a crackdown on armed groups, private guards and tinted vehicles across the province.
