HEALTHAuthorities have suspended two doctors and removed a dispenser after 78 children treated at Karachi’s Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital tested HIV-positive. Show-cause notices have also been issued to 37 staff members as inquiries and court proceedings continue.
KARACHIMQM-P has accused the Sindh government of withholding the Gul Plaza fire inquiry report despite an RTI request and an interim order by the Sindh Information Commission. The commission has summoned the complete report and a separate Karachi commissioner’s inquiry at the next hearing on July 8.
SportsArgentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup last 16 in Atlanta. Lionel Messi scored in a ninth successive World Cup game before Enzo Fernandez struck the late winner.
NATIONALA cargo aircraft travelling from Sharjah to Karachi has gone missing after losing contact near Ormara in Balochistan. Authorities have launched a search operation for the plane.
TechnologyMeta has begun rolling out Muse Image, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, across Meta AI products. The feature will power Instagram Story effects and WhatsApp chat image generation in selected countries.
WorldChinese authorities are considering limiting overseas access to some of the country’s most advanced AI models, according to people familiar with the talks. The discussions reflect growing security concerns around cutting-edge AI in both China and the United States.
TechnologyChinese AI startup DeepSeek is developing its own inference chip, according to three people familiar with the matter. The move could reduce its reliance on Nvidia and Huawei as it expands beyond AI model development.
SportsFIFA has backed Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after Donald Trump questioned his integrity over Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card. The governing body said it retained full confidence in Claus and highlighted his experience and professionalism.
SportsTour de France teams are using ice vests, iced water and frozen gels to cope with severe heat, as Tadej Pogacar warned cooling riders has become a logistical nightmare. Officials have also raised the possibility of route changes or cancellations in extreme conditions.
SportsCristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance ended in disappointment as Portugal were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the last 16. The Portugal captain said he would reflect on what comes next after bowing out in Texas.
SportsThe Pakistan Padel Ranking Cup 2026 concluded in Karachi with Huzaifa and Huzaima winning the men’s title and Meheq Khokhar and Asfa Shahbaz taking the women’s doubles crown. Junior champions were also decided across five categories.
SportsArthur Fery beat Grigor Dimitrov in five sets to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, while Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala's run. Flavio Cobolli, Taylor Fritz and Elise Mertens also advanced.
