NATIONALThe Sindh government has announced province-wide action against wheat hoarders to help stabilise flour prices. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the cabinet also approved a wheat management system and formed a panel to review the National Wheat Policy 2026-2030.
NATIONALOfficial documents presented in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly show the province received over Rs34.88 trillion in federal transfers from 2021 to 2025. The largest annual allocation came in fiscal year 2024-25.
NATIONALThe National Highways and Motorway Police have asked commuters and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel after heavy rain and strong winds were forecast for much of the country, including Hazara. Motorists were advised to check road conditions and remain cautious on highways.
NATIONALMaryam Nawaz Sharif approved new road schemes in Punjab and directed faster progress on ongoing infrastructure works. Officials said six Ring Road service areas are expected to bring in Rs500 million annually.
LAHOREAn anti-terrorism court in Lahore confirmed the pre-arrest bail of two suspects in an arson and rioting case. In a separate case, the same court acquitted a man accused of collecting funds and distributing hate literature for a banned organisation.
CITYPolice have arrested a man accused of killing his nine-year-old grandson after CCTV footage and field investigation led officers to the suspect. The child later died of injuries after being found behind a school, according to police.
NATIONALSocial activist Razia Mehsud has become the first woman appointed to the Dispute Resolution Council in Upper South Waziristan. The move is being welcomed as a step toward improving women's access to justice in the tribal district.
NATIONALBalochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has praised police and security forces following a clearance operation in Ziarat district. He said action against militants and their facilitators would continue.
SportsEgypt coach Hossam Hassan said his team had been treated unfairly after a 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina. He criticised VAR decisions and the noon kick-off after Egypt let a 2-0 lead slip.
PoliticsFresh social media scrutiny has reignited debate over KP laws that expand lawmakers’ salaries, benefits and assembly privileges. The package includes passport entitlements and a confidentiality clause that has drawn criticism.
NATIONALA Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court has adjourned the November 26 protest case against Aleema Khan until July 9 after the prosecution challenged the status of a defence witness. The case is registered at Sadiqabad Police Station.
PoliticsPPP says ongoing protests and rising public dissatisfaction with the ruling PML-N have changed the political mood in AJK. The party believes the shift could help it secure a major win in the upcoming elections.
