WorldThe death toll from the Mindanao earthquake has climbed to 55, while 31 people remain missing. Rescue work in the southern Philippines has been slowed by aftershocks and rain, officials said.
WorldOil prices fell more than 2% after Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran, easing fears of escalation. Markets remained focused on uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and the outlook for oil flows.
BusinessPresident Asif Ali Zardari has signed the repeal bill linked to PIA, completing the legal requirements for the airline’s privatisation. An Arif Habib-led consortium had won a 75pc stake in December for Rs135 billion.
NATIONALThe Pakistan Army team has secured first place at the International Pace Sticking Competition 2026 at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, according to ISPR. The team also won the best pace sticker and best driver awards.
NATIONALProtesters linked to the proscribed JAAC dispersed from three sit-in sites near Rawalakot after fears of a major operation by authorities. Officials said the administration had mobilised around 1,000 personnel as tensions remained high in AJK.
Pakistan’s tax expenditure fell 3.3% to Rs2.35 trillion in the current fiscal year, according to the Economic Survey 2026. The decline was driven by the withdrawal of several exemptions, though sales tax remained the largest source of revenue loss.
CITYPolice recovered the bodies of two unidentified men and an elderly woman from separate locations in Faisalabad. In a separate incident, a police constable and an accomplice were detained over an alleged assault at Thikriwala police station.
NATIONALWASA has set June 30 as the deadline for completing priority development schemes in Lahore. Officials were also told to start road restoration immediately in areas affected by pipeline works.
TechnologyPakistan’s ICT exports reached $3.388 billion in FY2026, while the IT and IT-enabled services trade surplus rose to $2.911 billion, according to the Economic Survey. The data also highlighted persistent concerns over infrastructure, investment and the sector’s reliance on outsourcing and freelance w
LocalA proclaimed offender wanted in more than 20 criminal cases was arrested in Kot Chutta after climbing a 60-foot palm tree to evade police. Rescue 1122 joined police in a joint operation to bring him down safely.
LocalThree people died and two others were injured in weather-related incidents across Narowal as heavy rain, strong winds and lightning battered the district. Rescue 1122 said two deaths were caused by lightning strikes and one by a wall collapse.
HEALTHPMA Quetta Zone has condemned the acid attack on Dr Mah Noor Naseer at Civil Hospital and demanded a judicial inquiry. The association also called for stronger protection for doctors, paramedics and other hospital staff.
