WorldA US official said Iran’s World Cup players have received visas to enter the United States, but Iranian media reported some staff members are still waiting. The team has shifted its base to Tijuana amid visa issues and regional tensions.
WorldHamas says talks have begun in Cairo with mediators and Palestinian factions on implementing the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and preparing for the next stage. The group said the meetings also cover border crossings, aid access and proposals for Gaza's future security arrangements.
NATIONALPunjab authorities have reviewed flood preparedness ahead of the monsoon, while Murree has imposed Section 144 at hazardous water sites and the NDMA has warned of glacier melt risks in Nagar district.
Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory over Maja Chwalinska in the French Open final. The 19-year-old became the youngest Roland Garros women’s champion since Monica Seles in 1992.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad to discuss Naqvi’s upcoming Tehran visit and the country’s security situation, the PMO said. Naqvi also briefed the premier on his recent SCO-related engagements in Bishkek.
WorldFishermen in Gaza are rebuilding small boats with salvaged rubble as restrictions and soaring costs hamper repairs to larger vessels. Industry representatives say the catch has fallen to less than 15 tonnes a month.
NATIONALA female doctor was seriously injured in an acid attack at Quetta's Civil Hospital, according to police and hospital officials. Police said the suspect later died in an encounter while allegedly trying to flee the city.
WorldDonald Trump is facing broader resistance from Republican lawmakers in Congress as midterm election pressures grow. While the White House dismissed the dissent as election-year politics, recent votes and looming nominations point to rising tensions.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa players won both the men’s and women’s titles at the All Pakistan National Junior Squash Championship 2026 in Peshawar. Adviser Taj Muhammad Khan Tarand announced cash prizes for champions and runners-up at the closing ceremony.
Kimi Antonelli topped the final practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix, leading both Ferraris before qualifying. The Mercedes driver was quickest ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
KARACHISharjeel Inam Memon says Karachi has been given low priority by the federal government despite carrying major economic and infrastructure pressures. He also outlined Sindh government plans to divert freight traffic and improve transport facilities.
NATIONALThe PMD has issued a heatwave warning for large parts of Pakistan from June 7 to 12, with temperatures expected to rise significantly above normal in several regions. Sindh, south Punjab and parts of KP are among the areas likely to face the harshest conditions.
