WorldIran and Israel said their latest exchange of attacks has stopped, though both warned they would respond forcefully to any renewed strikes. Trump urged restraint as diplomacy continued and the Houthis announced a Red Sea shipping ban on Israel.
NATIONALField Marshal Asim Munir and Lebanese army chief General Rodolphe Haykal met at GHQ in Rawalpindi on Tuesday to discuss regional security, defence cooperation and stronger bilateral military ties. The ISPR said the visit reflected both sides’ commitment to closer military cooperation.
BusinessThe government is considering easing the remittance cap in the upcoming budget as overseas Pakistanis face hurdles in transferring liquid assets to Pakistan. Financial industry sources say the current Rs5 million limit is obstructing repatriation of funds.
NATIONALTrade through the Gabd-Rimdan border with Iran has stopped, prompting warnings of LPG shortages and losses to perishable exports. The Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged immediate government intervention.
SportsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup opens on Thursday across Mexico, the United States and Canada, with organisers facing criticism over ticket prices and political tensions. The expanded 48-team tournament will run until July 19.
BusinessBusiness leaders have asked the government to restore the Final Tax Regime for exporters and reconsider recent fiscal measures ahead of Budget 2026-27. The Lasbela chamber has also sought reforms in taxation, energy, trade and investment policy.
NATIONALFIA chief Dr Usman Anwar says offloading is a lawful preventive measure used only where credible risk indicators exist. He says the policy targets human smuggling, trafficking and visa abuse rather than genuine travellers.
NATIONALExperts at an SDPI pre-budget session called for widening the tax net, protecting social spending and expanding climate investment. They also urged relief for salaried taxpayers and support for job-creating sectors.
NATIONALPolice are probing the motive behind the acid attack on Civil Hospital Quetta doctor Dr Mahnoor Nasir, who was shifted to Karachi for treatment. The Young Doctors Association continued its strike, demanding better workplace security.
CITYAn inquiry has been launched into the reported killing of flamingos at Islamabad’s Rawal Lake. Wildlife officials say evidence has been collected and legal action will follow if the allegations are confirmed.
CLIMATE CHANGELabourers in Jacobabad are continuing to work in extreme heat as temperatures repeatedly exceed 50C. Residents and health experts say the conditions are harming livelihoods and raising concerns about the city’s future habitability.
CITYThe Islamabad High Court has directed that the CDA be added as a respondent in a petition challenging parking charges in the New Blue Area. The court also sought written replies after the MCI defended the fee collection system.
