CITYA judge’s residence in Islamabad’s G-10 remained without electricity overnight after thieves allegedly stole its power cable. Police have registered a theft case against unidentified suspects.
CITYHeavy rain and strong winds ended the heatwave in Lahore on Thursday but caused deadly incidents in Lahore and Narowal. Three people died and seven others were injured in weather-related accidents and lightning strikes.
EducationAitchison College has dedicated classroom No-108 to former Indian Punjab chief minister Harcharan Singh Brar, an alumnus of the institution. The plaque was unveiled by his daughter at a ceremony in Lahore attended by college officials and old boys.
NATIONALA Punjab Assembly minority caucus meeting reviewed the proposed Punjab Christian Marriage Bill 2026, which seeks to replace the Christian Marriage Act of 1872. The draft law would set 18 as the minimum marriage age for both men and women.
LocalA nine-year-old girl was killed and her father and brother injured in Chakwal after CCD personnel opened fire on a family car they allegedly mistook for robbers' vehicle. Police say a joint investigation team has been formed.
SportsBangladesh beat Australia by five wickets in Dhaka to take an unassailable 2-0 lead and seal their first ODI series win over the visitors. Towhid Hridoy’s unbeaten 40 helped complete a rain-adjusted chase of 192.
CITYTwo police constables were martyred in separate attacks in Bannu, which officials described as targeted killings linked to terrorism. Police said investigations and intelligence-based search operations are under way.
NATIONALPakistan’s Economic Survey 2025-26 shows the country retains a large youth population, but education, health and labour indicators continue to raise concerns over its ability to realise a demographic dividend.
SportsCooper Lutkenhaus edged Emmanuel Wanyonyi to win the 800m at the Oslo Diamond League in a world-leading 1:42.08. Letsile Tebogo won the 200m, while Julien Alfred and Alison dos Santos also claimed victories.
NATIONALInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the federal and KP governments were working together to strengthen the province’s police and CTD. During a visit to the Central Police Office in Peshawar, he also announced support for advanced counterterrorism training.
SportsSouth Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening World Cup Group A match in Guadalajara. The win put the Koreans level on three points with Mexico at the top of the group.
NATIONALA peace jirga in Bannu has called for restoration of peace, reopening of blocked roads and resolution of public issues. Participants warned they could stage a sit-in in Islamabad or Peshawar if their demands are not met.
