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.
NATIONALThe government and PTI have traded accusations over alleged campaign restrictions ahead of the June 7 Gilgit-Baltistan elections. While Rana Sanaullah rejected claims of interference, PTI’s Shafi Jan alleged selective curbs on his party.
NATIONALThe United States has proposed new tariffs of 10pc to 12.5pc on 60 economies, including Pakistan, over what it says is inadequate enforcement against imports made with forced labour. The measures will undergo public consultation before a final decision.
NATIONALThree Islamabad Safe City cameras were stolen in G-9/4 on May 5, but the theft was detected only 26 days later. Police said footage showed two men taking the cameras and a cabinet.
WorldPope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado to head the Vatican communications department. She is the first lay woman to lead a dicastery in the Roman Curia.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has sought prosecution arguments on appeals filed by two convicts against their death sentences in the motorway rape case. The hearing was adjourned until Wednesday after defence counsel concluded submissions.
NATIONALThe Sindh High Court has been asked to stop construction and commercial activity at Karachi’s Hill Park after Jamaat-i-Islami challenged KMC-issued NOCs. The party also filed a separate petition against a City Council resolution involving Beach View Park.
NATIONALPakistan Railways has dismissed two officers after an inquiry found them negligent in last year’s Khanewal bridge collapse. The accident killed railway employee Muhammad Ikram and injured a woman passenger.
NATIONALA National Assembly panel has expressed concern over the lack of progress on the Karachi IT Park project launched in 2021 and sought a detailed report from the IT Ministry. The committee also reviewed internet connectivity issues and heard PTA’s briefing on planned network upgrades.
NATIONALKarachi University teachers have decided to continue their exam boycott despite a Sindh Higher Education Commission intervention. The teachers say they will not end the protest without immediate financial relief and payment of dues.
