NATIONALThe Environment Protection Department has launched a sulphur dioxide monitoring campaign in Faisalabad ahead of World Environment Day. Officials say current levels are within limits, but the city’s industrial base could increase the environmental burden over time.
NATIONALKhawaja Asif said the Afghan Taliban’s support for the banned TTP remained in place and urged caution over reported signals from Kabul. He said there had been no practical change on the ground.
CITYThe Auqaf Board has taken disciplinary action against several senior Data Darbar officials after corruption inquiries into alleged misappropriation of devotees’ offerings. Penalties include recovery of over Rs20 million, dismissal, demotion and service restrictions.
WorldUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will re-engage with Gavi amid an Ebola outbreak in African countries. The alliance had lost about $300 million a year in US funding last year.
CITYRawalpindi has declared a monsoon flood emergency from June 15 to September 15 amid forecasts of above-normal rainfall. Rescue drills, warning systems, relief camps and drain clearance have been planned.
NATIONALPunjab plans to include 50,000 electric bikes and 5,000 e-taxis in the next budget on an interest-free basis for students and unemployed youth. The government is also reviewing whether to continue the free public transport facility.
NATIONALPPP and PTI have separately alleged violations of the electoral process in Gilgit-Baltistan. PPP objected to the presence of government figures in campaigning, while PTI alleged pre-poll rigging and restrictions on its leaders and candidates.
NATIONALPakistan's Foreign Office says the exact nationality of four people found dead in Italy has not yet been confirmed. The case is under investigation by local police, with forensic work also under way.
HEALTHAl-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has launched Pakistan’s first ophthalmic genetics gene-disease variation database. The initiative is designed to support diagnosis and treatment of inherited eye disorders using locally relevant genetic data.
NATIONALAGEGA Punjab says inflation has severely reduced the purchasing power of public-sector employees and is seeking relief in the next federal budget. The alliance has also demanded extension of the disparity allowance and withdrawal of pension reforms.
CITYThe CDA has suspended four senior officers, including a grade-19 official, under its service regulations. The action was taken over allegations of misconduct, negligence and poor performance.
A proposed Local Government Act 2025 for Punjab outlines a new local bodies structure with wider powers for Union Councils. The draft covers council composition, elections, eligibility rules and local administrative duties.
