NATIONALA court in Islamabad has granted post-arrest bail to two suspects, including Dr Nadir, in the illegal kidney transplant case. The FIA opposed the pleas, saying the investigation was still underway.
NATIONALAn inquiry has been launched against Islamabad District Food Controller Allah Bachayo over alleged embezzlement tied to confiscated flour worth Rs38.44 million. FIA officials reportedly recovered Rs23.784 million from his bank account and sought a further Rs14.65 million.
InternationalA Pakistan-Russia webinar in Islamabad discussed how a shifting global order is influencing bilateral relations. Speakers said the relationship is evolving into a pragmatic partnership based on mutual interests.
NATIONALPunjab has approved the purchase of one million tonnes of wheat from PASSCO in a move aimed at keeping prices stable. Flour mills will receive wheat at Rs3,300 per maund under the plan.
CITYA suspect died in Faisalabad after an alleged police encounter following what police said was an attempt by armed accomplices to free him. Police said two alleged robbers were killed and four suspects injured in six separate encounters.
NATIONALPakistan Railways has decided to auction 15 passenger trains on June 16 in Lahore, expanding an earlier privatisation list of 11 services. Ticket bookings for all 15 trains have already been suspended.
WorldDonald Trump said the US would respond after accusing Iran of shooting down an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident came amid a fragile ceasefire and continued negotiations involving Iran, Israel and the US.
NATIONALA National Assembly committee has raised concerns over declining mango production and the growing use of artificial sweeteners in beverages. Lawmakers were told regulatory changes had reduced demand for natural mango pulp products.
NATIONALA shutdown strike and clashes continued in AJK as the government ordered sedition proceedings against two JAAC leaders and announced a Rs10 million reward for four figures. The AJK premier urged a return to talks while rights groups voiced concern over the violence.
NATIONALPresident Asif Ali Zardari has forwarded Panah’s petition seeking higher taxes on ultra-processed foods and beverages to the finance secretary and FBR chairman. The organisation says the proposal aims to help address non-communicable diseases in Pakistan.
WorldBritain, Canada, France and Norway have announced coordinated sanctions targeting Israeli networks linked to settler violence in the occupied West Bank. A UN inquiry said Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians.
NATIONALFormer senator Lashkari Raisani has called for a joint political and social response to worsening insecurity and violence in Balochistan. He said residents were facing severe hardship and growing anxiety.
