BusinessThe Pakistan Stock Exchange recovered strongly on Tuesday, with the KSE-100 Index rising 1,621.08 points by 1:44pm. The benchmark crossed 170,000 and hit an intraday high of 171,022.94 amid improved investor sentiment.
Pakistan is reportedly set to become the first foreign operator of China’s J-35 fifth-generation stealth jets, after an initial agreement for up to 40 aircraft. Pilot training, base upgrades, and wider modernization plans are underway.
Jamal Raisani, Pakistan’s youngest MNA, has tabled a bill calling for the death penalty for acid attack perpetrators, arguing current sentences fail to deter offenders.
Reports say Senegal and Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 teams faced unusually strict security checks, from tarmac baggage searches to drug-sniffing dogs. Social media backlash questions FIFA’s and the US’s protocols, with no official statement yet.
WorldIran's football federation says the US has withdrawn the ticket quota allocated for Iranian supporters for its three World Cup group matches. Tehran also says visa issues have affected some members of its delegation.
WorldKim Jong Un and Xi Jinping agreed at a Pyongyang summit to expand cooperation in politics, the economy and culture, according to KCNA. Analysts said the official accounts from Pyongyang and Beijing reflected different priorities despite public displays of unity.
SportsMartin Odegaard scored in the 75th minute as Norway came from behind to draw 1-1 with Morocco in a World Cup warm-up in New Jersey. Brahim Diaz had given Morocco an early lead.
SportsBrendon McCullum says England are hopeful Jofra Archer will be available for the second Test against New Zealand. Archer’s return could force a difficult selection call after England’s seamers starred in the win at Lord’s.
SportsBangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz says his team want to capitalise on a rare chance against an understrength Australia in the ODI series. Australia are without Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head and Tanveer Sangha for the one-day matches in Dhaka.
EntertainmentProducers say House of the Dragon set a world record while filming its Season 3 opener by igniting 23 stunt performers in a single take. The new season premieres on June 21 and will feature the Battle of the Gullet.
NATIONALUK-based businessman Raja Waseem Aslam has condemned violence by JAAC supporters in AJK and called for dialogue. His statement came as clashes in Rawlakot left policemen dead and injured, prompting stricter official action.
WorldA US House panel has advanced a proposal to expand defence technology cooperation with Israel after rejecting an effort to remove it from the annual defence bill. The measure now heads toward a broader House debate, where opponents are expected to challenge it again.
