NATIONALThe federal government has sought proposals from police departments for a new internal security policy for 2026-30. The plan under discussion includes centralised police operations, national crime data integration and stronger interprovincial intelligence-sharing.
NATIONALMango growers in South Punjab are reporting lower fruit-setting in the 2026 season as extreme weather, disease and pest attacks hit orchards. Experts say output in some areas could drop by 20pc or more, with possible effects on exports and prices.
NATIONALThe Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that lawyer bodies cannot suspend licences for appearing in court or representing clients during strikes. It also termed frequent bar strikes illegal and harmful to litigants’ right of access to justice.
NATIONALThe Power Division has ordered disciplinary action against underperforming officers in power distribution companies after a review found widespread delays in resolving consumer complaints. Pesco and Sepco have already suspended officials, while other Discos are starting similar proceedings.
NATIONALA government committee reviewing four key industrial policies has come under criticism for excluding industry stakeholders and the Engineering Development Board. PAAPAM says the auto parts sector had already spent a year helping finalise the proposed policy.
WorldUkrainian drones struck an oil terminal and naval base in Saint Petersburg as Russia’s flagship economic forum opened. Officials said several people were injured, while Kyiv said the attack was also meant to disrupt the event.
NATIONALA Dawn report based on official records says Lahore Gymkhana pays Rs5,000 a year for 112 acres of prime state land and faces questions over approvals, arrears and additional land use. The report also points to wider patterns of elite clubs operating on public land.
CITYA petition in the Islamabad High Court has challenged MCI’s Rs100 charge on vehicles entering the New Blue Area service road. The petitioner argues the levy is an unlawful entry fee, not a parking charge.
NATIONALFormer interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan is recovering after surgery at a private hospital, his aide said. Doctors have described his condition as stable and advised rest.
NATIONALIslamabad police have registered a case against a man accused of entering Parliament House without authorisation and recording a video in the parking area. Officials said the matter was taken up after an inquiry by the Senate Secretariat.
NATIONALThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government plans to establish 72 Chief Minister Model Schools in all districts next fiscal year. The Rs9.5 billion initiative will operate under a separate legal framework and governance structure.
NATIONALThe Peshawar High Court has sought replies from KP officials on a petition alleging a lack of health facilities in Upper South Waziristan. Residents have asked for a functional DHQ hospital, medical staff, medicines and medico-legal services.
