NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has heard appeals in the One Constitution Avenue case and barred the CDA from taking coercive action against residents for now. The dispute includes a flat once owned by former prime minister Imran Khan.
NATIONALPolice in Jhang have arrested three suspects over the kidnapping and death of a 17-year-old college student, with investigators examining allegations of sexual assault. The report also covers a student protest, a fatal road accident in Khanewal and a bus fire near Shorkot.
SportsThe PCB has named Sahibzada Farhan captain of Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the Asian Games 2026 cricket event in Japan. Abdul Samad will be vice-captain, while the tournament’s cricket matches begin on September 24.
NATIONALJournalist Yasir Ayaz, missing from Islamabad since June 5, was recovered in Swabi, police said. Officials said he was found in critical condition and later handed over to Islamabad police.
SportsThe 2026 World Cup is facing criticism after a Somali referee and other participants and supporters from several countries reportedly encountered US visa denials and entry restrictions. Politicians, rights groups and football figures say the measures undermine the tournament's spirit.
WorldHungary has introduced a sweeping anti-corruption bill as it seeks to unlock more than 16 billion euros in withheld EU funding. Prime Minister Peter Magyar said the reforms were needed to end what he called Orban-style corruption.
WorldFour Central American countries issued alerts as Tropical Storm Cristina approached, raising fears of heavy rain and storm surges. El Salvador closed schools, opened shelters and ordered fishermen to remain in port.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to accelerate the privatisation of three power distribution companies in the first phase. He also met a Global Fund delegation and directed the formation of a joint working group on HIV prevention.
NATIONALAn accountability court in Rawalpindi has indicted Parvez Elahi and 13 others in a case over the alleged illegal transfer of 1,170 kanals of forest land in Takht Pari. The next hearing is set for June 16.
WorldRussia has held naval drills in the Baltic Sea involving missile launch practice, bombing runs and missile strikes, according to Interfax. The exercises took place as the US-NATO BALTOPS war games continued in the region.
WorldA UN inquiry says Israeli authorities were directly involved in settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and that security forces protected the attackers. The same report says Hamas also committed war crimes in Gaza and during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
NATIONALPakistan Post will issue commemorative stamps on June 10 to mark World Handicrafts Day. The special series honours Blue Pottery, a traditional craft associated with Multan.
