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.
CITYMore than 100 shops on police property in Hyderabad were sealed late Monday under Supreme Court directives, sparking trader protests at Chhoti Ghitti. Business and political leaders later visited the protest camp as traders challenged the move.
CITYPolice in Karachi’s Lyari area have detained a father and a neighbour after a woman accused them of abusing her three minor daughters. Authorities said medical and forensic reports would guide the investigation.
EntertainmentNew footage circulating online shows Sean Combs in the yard at FCI Fort Dix, where he is serving a 50-month federal sentence. Reports say his projected release date is February 23, 2028 after credit for good behaviour.
EntertainmentSunday Rose, daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, walked for Dior at Paris Fashion Week ahead of turning 18. The appearance was her second consecutive runway outing for the fashion house.
WorldPresident Donald Trump again said Greenland should be controlled by the United States, prompting Denmark to reject the idea at the NATO summit in Ankara. Greenland's leadership said the island's future must be decided by its own people.
Arts & CultureKARACHI: A Sri Lankan dance production titled Kanya was presented in Karachi through a collaboration between the Arts Council of Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s consulate. The event featured traditional and fusion performances led by choreographer Chandana Wickramasinghe.
NATIONALThe Sindh cabinet has approved the Sindh Farmers Agricultural Collectives Act, 2026, and ordered action against wheat hoarding. It also considered digitisation of wheat management and reviewed a range of other provincial measures.
