NATIONALThe government has approved in principle a centralised faceless tax model that will move audits and assessments to digital wings in Islamabad. The phased rollout is due to begin in October and is aimed at reducing discretion, corruption and taxpayer harassment.
NATIONALAn Islamabad medical tribunal has ruled that private settlements cannot wipe out disciplinary liability for professional misconduct. It upheld PMDC findings against a doctor while reducing his licence suspension from three years to one.
NATIONALBusiness groups and transporters in Balochistan have formed a joint committee over security concerns, road blockades and the burning of goods vehicles. They warned protests could follow if losses are not compensated and protection is not ensured.
NATIONALThe National Assembly Secretariat says it has saved Rs4.5bn in FY2025-26 through austerity, right-sizing and modernisation. It says 301 posts have been abolished so far under a plan to reduce sanctioned strength.
NATIONALMehmood Khan Achakzai says Pakistan’s current crises are driven more by internal problems than external threats. He called for constitutional supremacy, stronger parliamentary authority and the reopening of border trade routes.
CITYThe Lahore High Court has dismissed a public interest petition on electricity loadshedding, gas shortages and energy governance, ruling that such policy matters fall within the domain of statutory regulators. The court also imposed Rs100,000 in costs on the petitioner.
WorldA Sydney man identified by local media as Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed has been charged with assault and stalking after an alleged incident involving his father. Police said the 44-year-old will appear in court on June 29.
CITYPolice in Faisalabad booked 21 people under anti-terror charges over an alleged attack on a raiding team in Chak 208 RB. In separate cases, two policemen were booked after a theft suspect escaped, while a drug convict was sentenced to 57 years.
HEALTHA senior staff nurse at Bahawal Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur has tested positive for mpox, hospital officials said. She is in home isolation and her condition is improving.
WorldBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of interfering in UK politics after the billionaire commented on a murder case that sparked public outrage. The dispute comes amid wider tensions over policing, race and a separate legal case against Musk’s xAI.
WorldAmazon has introduced an upgraded AI-powered Proteus robot at its Dartford fulfilment centre in Britain as part of a 10 billion euro European investment plan. The company also outlined wider robotics and rapid-delivery expansion across Europe.
CITYResidents in several Karachi districts say foul smells from sacrificial waste are continuing more than a week after Eidul Azha. SSWMB says the cleanup operation was successful and complaints are being resolved within 24 hours.
