NATIONALMakhdoom Pur Pahoran’s historic khaddar and handloom trade once formed a core part of the local economy in Khanewal. Traders say factory-made fabric and power looms have reduced demand, though some families continue the craft.
WorldWorkers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have authorized a possible strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The union says it is pressing for better pay and protections tied to immigration enforcement concerns.
NATIONALGilgit-Baltistan will hold delayed legislative assembly elections on Sunday across 24 constituencies. Nearly 958,500 voters are registered, with 396 candidates in the race.
SportsPakistan claimed the bronze medal at the Men’s U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 after a 3-0 win over Malaysia in the third-place playoff. Uzair Ahmad, Asam Haider and Adeel scored in Saturday’s victory.
NATIONALSuspended Haripur police officials have been reinstated after a reconciliation with transgender protesters, according to a district police order. The officers had been suspended after a baton charge that injured several protesters.
NATIONALPunjab has frozen the funds of all 40 district councils, halting budget preparation for FY2026-27. The move also cancels 2,782 development schemes across the province, including 286 in Rawalpindi.
Two suspected robbers were arrested after being injured in separate police encounters in Lahore's Shahdara and Ravi Road areas. Police said one suspect was hit by his accomplices, while two riders fleeing Ravi Road police crashed during a chase.
NATIONALPTI has accused the federal and Gilgit-Baltistan governments of pre-poll rigging ahead of Sunday’s GB elections, citing the deployment of more than 13,000 outside security personnel and alleged restrictions on its campaign. The party also criticised AJK’s decision to ban JAAC.
WorldNepali mountaineer Dawa Sherpa said he survived nearly a week stranded on Mount Everest by chewing ice. The 57-year-old went missing on May 30 after his oxygen ran out near the mountain’s death zone.
WorldPakistan and India exchanged sharp remarks at the UN Security Council over occupied Kashmir during presentation of the body’s annual report. Islamabad rejected India’s claim that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India.
WorldNorth Korea’s state media says the country will build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit. Kim Jong Un also ordered the rapid deployment of two warships, including the Kang Kon.
WorldAnthropic has urged major AI labs to consider a coordinated pause in development, warning that systems may soon improve themselves faster than society can manage the risks. The company said any meaningful slowdown would require joint action by multiple frontier firms.
