NATIONALSindh special education staff have objected to the cancellation of summer vacations at DEPD institutions during severe heat. Employees say many schools lack air-conditioning and backup power, putting children with disabilities and staff at risk.
CITYTechnical evaluation for six bidders in Rawalpindi's Dream Water Supply Project-I has been completed and sent to the ADB for approval. The Rs20.4 billion scheme is due for completion by December 2027.
NATIONALAn anti-corruption court in Lahore has sought arguments on co-accused Mukhtar Ranjha’s acquittal plea in the Punjab Assembly recruitments case. The court also granted one-day exemption from appearance to Parvez Elahi and Muhammad Khan Bhatti on medical grounds.
CITYThree candidates were booked during Rawalpindi board intermediate examinations after two were caught using unfair means and one was held for impersonation. Officials said the cases were referred to the board's Discipline Branch.
CITYLahore recorded 55 suicide deaths in the first five months of 2026, according to Edhi Foundation data. The victims included 47 men and eight women, with January posting the highest monthly figure.
CITYFour people, including a woman and a child, were killed in two roof collapse incidents in Faisalabad on Wednesday. Two others were injured and shifted to hospital.
NATIONALKP Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam says the federal government wants a Rs1.7 trillion reduction in provincial NFC shares and has also asked provinces to raise more taxes and help fund fertiliser subsidies. He says no consensus was reached in talks on the divisible pool.
NATIONALGold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Wednesday, with the per tola rate dropping Rs8,600 as international bullion markets weakened. Investors tracked Middle East tensions, inflation concerns and expectations that rate cuts may be delayed.
NATIONALFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government’s priorities now include health, education, skills and social protection after progress on economic stability. He was speaking during a meeting with a World Bank delegation led by Mamta Murthi.
NATIONALPSO has received two diesel cargoes booked at high prices while smuggled fuel is estimated to be entering Pakistan at 10 million litres a day. Industry estimates put the tax loss from illicit diesel at nearly Rs1 billion daily.
NATIONALThe government has proposed a new two-part industrial electricity tariff that would reward higher grid usage with lower unit rates while increasing fixed charges for low consumption. Officials say the plan, now under consultation, could be implemented within two months.
WorldKing Charles honoured Idris Elba, Meera Syal, Paul Elliott, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean at Windsor Castle. The awards recognised contributions to young people, the arts, charity and sport.
