NATIONALQaiser Iqbal has moved the Peshawar High Court against an accountability court order confiscating his assets in the Kohistan corruption case. He says the May 20 proceedings and his recorded statement were unlawful.
WorldIndia has asked the United States to halt strikes on shipping after three Indian sailors were killed in an attack on the tanker Settebello off Oman. New Delhi said it had summoned the US chargé d’affaires and urged dialogue to restore peace and stability.
EnvironmentPunjab has declared the Jambar-Bait Landi Patafi to Guddu Barrage stretch of the Indus River a wildlife sanctuary for the endangered Indus River dolphin. Officials and WWF-Pakistan say the move will strengthen habitat and ecosystem protection.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has, by a 2-1 majority, restored Imran Khan’s right to defence in the Rs10 billion defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The case has been sent back to the trial court for further proceedings.
NATIONALPakistan has warned India that any attempt to block water flowing to Pakistan would be treated with utmost seriousness and could amount to an act of war. The Foreign Office also rejected Indian remarks on Azad Jammu and Kashmir and commented on the latest SIPRI report.
NATIONALTurkish Land Forces Commander General Metin Tokel met Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ to discuss regional security and defence cooperation. He also held separate meetings with Pakistan’s naval and air chiefs in Islamabad.
WorldNOAA says El Nino conditions have developed and may intensify into a very strong event by the end of the year. Scientists and climate officials warn it could worsen heat, disrupt rainfall and deepen food insecurity.
SportsThe Women’s T20 World Cup starts on Friday with England facing Sri Lanka in Birmingham. Australia, India and South Africa are all in the same group, ensuring one major contender will exit before the semi-finals.
WorldMajor international outlets reacted with alarm and scepticism after Donald Trump threatened to seize Iran’s Kharg Island. Reports stressed the island’s strategic importance and the high military and economic risks of any US operation.
PoliticsGilgit-Baltistan’s chief election commissioner says the final election notification will be issued within 14 days, as results are compiled from remote areas and petitions are heard. Unofficial results show the PPP leading with 11 seats as talks on government formation continue.
WorldThe Pentagon was locked down on Thursday after an air quality issue triggered a hazardous materials response. Fire and defence officials said precautionary measures were taken while teams assessed the situation.
NATIONALThe first Hangor-class submarine has arrived at Karachi Port, the Pakistan Navy said. The navy described the development as a key milestone in its modernisation programme and said it reflects growing defence cooperation with China.
