NATIONALPunjab’s Mera Pyara project has been declared a Global Champion at the UN-backed WSIS Awards 2026. The Virtual Women Police Station was also shortlisted, making Pakistan the only country with two projects in the rankings.
NATIONALBilawal Bhutto Zardari says Gilgit-Baltistan should receive the same constitutional protections and powers as the provinces under the 18th Amendment. Speaking in Skardu and Gilgit, he also outlined the PPP’s positions on development, energy, welfare and public services.
NATIONALStrong winds, dust storms and rain caused fires and other damage in parts of south Punjab, leaving one man dead and nine people injured. Authorities have issued a province-wide weather alert and placed emergency services on high alert.
WorldThe US and Iran traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Wednesday as both sides reported military action around Qeshm, Bahrain and Kuwait, while talks on a tentative ceasefire remained unsigned. Fighting also continued in Lebanon despite a partial truce.
WorldBody-camera footage showing police handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay fatally wounded after a stabbing in Southampton has sparked outrage in Britain. The case prompted condemnation from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and debate over policing and community tensions.
NATIONALFive members of a family were killed and one person was injured in an armed clash between cousins over a land dispute in Qila Abdullah's Do-Bandi area, police said. The exchange of fire lasted for more than an hour.
NATIONALThe BNP-M has condemned what it called a raid on the home of senior party leader Sardar Naseer Ahmed Musiani in Zehri and demanded the release of those detained. The party warned of province-wide protests on June 4 if they are not freed.
WorldPresident Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence despite his lack of national security experience. Pulte will also remain in charge of federal housing and mortgage policy.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Sunni Masih in the rape and murder of five-year-old Angel Kumari in Sibi. The court ruled that voluntary intoxication does not excuse criminal liability.
NATIONALAJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore says the government is seeking a negotiated settlement with JAAC and will not rely on force if protests resume. He says the refugee seats dispute is a constitutional issue requiring broad consensus.
NATIONALPakistan’s non-interest current expenditure rose 18.8pc in July-March FY26, according to the Planning Commission, despite a drop in overall spending. The report also showed lower national savings and a 10.6pc contraction in energy output.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has announced a structured summer vacation schedule for 2026. It said judges will maximise sittings at the principal seat in Islamabad and reduce sittings at branch registries.
