NATIONALPakistan’s agriculture sector grew 2.89% in 2025-26 despite the 2025 monsoon floods, according to the Economic Survey. Gains in sugarcane, wheat, rice and livestock helped offset weaker cotton and maize output.
CITYResidents and traders in Rawalpindi have launched a hunger strike against a garbage dumping site near Committee Chowk, citing health and environmental risks. Protesters say the foul smell and unhygienic conditions have disrupted daily life and business activity.
NATIONALA Senate committee has approved the Lok Virsa amendment bill after reviewing changes linked to Supreme Court directions. Lawmakers also raised concerns over weak heritage coordination, UNESCO nominations and the ministry’s limited budget.
SportsBangladesh have recalled fast bowler Nahid Rana to their T20 squad for the three-match home series against Australia. The selectors also announced a separate squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare.
CITYRoadwork under KMC’s model road project has disrupted water supply in several Gulshan-e-Iqbal blocks after damage to an 8-inch line. The project has also shut a key stretch between Nipa and Gulshan Chowrangi, worsening traffic.
NATIONALThe Sindh government has launched a fuel subsidy scheme for small fishing boat owners, offering Rs100,000 to Rs200,000 through Sindh Bank. The programme will use CNIC-based registration and a one-window system for fishermen-related services.
CITYKarachi police have arrested a suspect wanted in narcotics cases who was allegedly selling drugs through social media. Police said 1,470 grams of drugs and cash believed to be sale proceeds were recovered.
CITYThe CDA says Islamabad Traffic Police is still operating from a Murree Road site near Faizabad despite withdrawal of permission and allotment of an alternative plot in H-11/2. The issue has resurfaced amid anti-encroachment operations in the capital.
Motorway Police say an initial probe into the Murree Expressway van crash and fire found suspected driver negligence. Ten people, including five children, were killed and 16 others were injured.
NATIONALRawat police said they arrested 11 suspects, including foreign nationals, in a raid on an alleged adult live-streaming operation in a private housing society. Officials said electronic devices and a pistol were recovered and the NCCIA has been asked to assist the investigation.
Arts & CultureTen-year-old Max Alexander, recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest fashion runway designer, is adding another milestone to his fast-growing career. After showing at Paris Fashion Week, he is now set to attend a documentary premiere about his life at Tribeca.
EntertainmentTaylor Swift surprised audiences at the Toy Story 5 premiere with a live performance of her song for the film and a red carpet appearance with the voice cast. A day later, she was spotted courtside at Madison Square Garden.
