NATIONALIndian Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan to attend Guru Arjan Dev Ji’s 420th martyrdom anniversary and Jor Mela. Officials said the observances will be held jointly with Pakistani Sikh devotees for the first time in 14 years.
WorldNorth Korea said Xi Jinping’s visit to Pyongyang produced a far-reaching plan for bilateral ties. Official reports highlighted stronger political and military cooperation but did not mention denuclearisation.
WorldGoogle Cloud said some users in India faced intermittent network disruption after a fire at a third-party data centre triggered an emergency shutdown. The company said restoration work was under way.
NATIONALPakistan says it carried out strikes on militant hideouts along the Afghan border, killing 26 militants. The action follows recent attacks in Peshawar and Bannu and comes amid continued tensions with Kabul over cross-border militancy.
NATIONALA committee headed by Ishaq Dar has recommended extending nationwide austerity and fuel conservation measures until June 30. The panel also proposed longer hours for grocery stores and continued Friday consular services at foreign ministry offices.
NATIONALPakistan told the UN Security Council that all sides should exercise restraint and give diplomacy more time amid renewed US-Iran hostilities. Islamabad also warned that the latest violence has complicated efforts tied to Iran’s nuclear file.
NATIONALPakistan and Russia are working towards an economic cooperation programme through 2030 to expand trade and investment. Islamabad has also agreed to join the International North-South Transport Corridor linked to Gwadar Port.
NATIONALGerman Ambassador Ina Lepel says tax complexity, regulatory unpredictability and red tape are limiting Pakistan-Germany trade potential. She also pointed to opportunities in supply-chain diversification and SME cooperation.
NATIONALNew evidence presented in Islamabad says BISP generates Rs2.34 in real income for every rupee transferred to vulnerable households. Officials said the programme also supports jobs, production and broader social protection goals.
BusinessThe government has raised the reopening target for its 10-year variable rental rate hybrid sukuk to Rs200 billion from Rs50 billion for the June 10 auction. PSX also issued a revised June-August calendar for hybrid and ijarah sukuk sales.
BusinessSBP data showed Pakistan’s gross government domestic debt and liabilities rose to Rs58,089 billion in April 2026. Analysts said the increase was linked to budget financing needs and continued reliance on domestic borrowing.
BusinessPBF Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has urged the provincial government to make industrial development a core part of Budget 2026-27. Chairman Ashfaq Paracha said the province needs stronger support for infrastructure, industrial estates and special economic zones.
