PoliticsJamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced nationwide protests on July 10 against the petroleum levy, fuel prices and inflation. He also criticised LPG pricing, gas load-shedding and taxes on petrol.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told a visiting Polio Oversight Board delegation that polio eradication remained a national priority and ordered greater focus on southern KP hotspots. In a separate meeting, he directed SMEDA to facilitate loans for SMEs to help boost exports.
SportsNovak Djokovic beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in Wimbledon's longest ever quarter-final to reach the semi-finals. He will next face world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner.
WorldThe US launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets after three tankers were hit near Oman, while Washington also revoked a temporary oil sanctions waiver. The developments coincided with a NATO summit in Ankara dominated by Donald Trump’s positions on Turkiye, Greenland and defence spending.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has sought a detailed report from Adiala Jail authorities on petitions alleging Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi are in solitary confinement. The court also gave their counsel a final chance to argue appeals in the £190 million case.
SportsArgentina’s 3-2 win over Egypt in the World Cup last 16 triggered strong criticism over refereeing and VAR decisions. Fans, pundits and former players said several calls appeared to favour the defending champions.
BusinessFood prices in Karachi have remained high despite a sharp drop in diesel and LPG rates. Tomatoes, flour and cooking oil recorded increases, while pulses saw no meaningful relief.
NATIONALRussia has allowed 101 Pakistani exporters to resume potato shipments from Punjab from July 7 after reviewing phytosanitary controls. Two exporters remain barred over alleged violations of quarantine requirements.
WorldItaly says Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors will meet in Rome on July 15 and 16 for US-mediated talks. The meeting follows a framework agreement signed last month after a fragile ceasefire.
NATIONALCotton stakeholders have disputed the Federal Committee on Agriculture’s 2026-27 output estimates, particularly projected provincial yields. They say the figures do not reflect historical trends and could affect Pakistan’s credibility in world markets.
CITYThe Lahore District Education Authority has recommended sealing 213 private schools operating without registration. Officials say the drive is intended to enforce legal compliance and improve student safety standards.
NATIONALThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is set to begin a crackdown on undocumented Afghan immigrants from July 10. Officials say repatriation is continuing, with more than 14,000 Afghan families returning between July 1 and July 6.
