WorldA federal judge in Boston has struck down Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling it was an unauthorised tax. The case was brought by 20 Democratic state attorneys general.
WorldGavi says it expects to use $600 million in restored US funding to support malaria and other vaccine efforts. The alliance said its board will decide the allocation, with malaria likely to be a key priority.
NATIONALPakistan Post says its Director General Maqsood Ahmed is leading a modernisation push focused on reform, efficiency and service delivery. The organisation also highlighted his role in international postal forums.
NATIONALThe Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has sought JUI-F support on provincial rights and law and order issues. The two sides discussed the NFC award, net hydel profits and restrictions on wheat supplies from Punjab.
NATIONALThe National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has called for fiscal prudence and greater transparency in development planning. It also reviewed infrastructure projects, including the Peer Mahal-Mian Channu bridge scheme.
CLIMATE CHANGEEleven Pakistani businesses have been selected for the 2026 Climate Finance Accelerator Pakistan cohort. The UK-funded programme supports climate-focused firms in raising investment and scaling low-carbon solutions.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has upheld life imprisonment for a man convicted in a 2019 acid attack in Faisalabad and ordered Rs1 million in compensation for the victim. It also issued broad directions on speedy trials, acid sale controls and rehabilitation for survivors.
NATIONALThe reconstituted Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council has approved 55 nursing colleges and registered four previously unregistered institutions after fines were paid. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal also alleged widespread corruption in the former council and announced governance reforms.
NATIONALBISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid has called for an apology after Rana Sanaullah said the programme turned people into beggars. She said insulting beneficiary families was unacceptable.
NATIONALIshaq Dar chaired a high-level review of the auto and auto parts policy and stressed the need for a competitive, innovative and sustainable automotive ecosystem. The meeting focused on accelerating Pakistan’s transition to electric vehicles and strengthening domestic manufacturing.
NATIONALAn Islamabad court has maintained non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The court also ordered police to arrest him and produce him before the court.
NATIONALAJK prepared for a strike and planned long march after Rawalakot clashes left seven civilians and four law enforcement personnel dead. Officials said a crackdown had weakened mobilisation and vowed to block any march.
