NATIONALA major wildfire in Kotli Sattian has destroyed 3,326.4 hectares of forest cover across 27 locations, according to satellite analysis. Officials and residents said strong winds, extreme heat and limited firefighting resources worsened the damage.
NATIONALThe Sindh cabinet has approved Rs11.198bn for Karachi infrastructure schemes and Rs8.824bn for water and drainage projects across the province. It also backed a gas royalty shift, a nursing policy and rehabilitation work in Sehwan.
SportsIran will travel to Spain this weekend before moving to its World Cup base in Tijuana, football federation chief Mehdi Taj said. He said war-related disruption, visa delays and financial pressures had affected the team’s preparations.
SportsLionel Messi enters the 2026 World Cup with his place in Argentina football history secured after the 2022 triumph in Qatar. Despite his age and fitness concerns, he remains central to Argentina’s plans on and off the field.
CITYThe CDA has approved documentation for two joint ventures competing to build Islamabad’s new convention, expo and exhibition centre in Malpur. The Rs19.3 billion project is intended to host major events, including the SCO summit expected in 2027.
CITYA man transporting fertiliser was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack in Karachi's Manghopir area, while a passer-by was injured. In a separate Korangi incident, police said a suspected robber was killed in an alleged encounter.
SportsKane Williamson said returning to Lord’s remains special as New Zealand prepare to face England in the ground’s 150th Test. England are also considering handing fast bowler Sonny Baker a debut in the series opener.
NATIONALA group of PTI lawmakers in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has written to party chairman Barrister Gohar Ali, calling for a more organised strategy for Imran Khan’s release. The letter also raises concerns about governance, consultation and resource distribution in the province.
NATIONALGerman Ambassador Ina Lepel said Germany and Pakistan are aligned in opposing proxy warfare and support keeping global trade routes open. She also highlighted prospects for cooperation in education, technology, defence and economic development.
NATIONALA National Assembly committee has recommended a bill to establish a Federal Government Real Estate Management Authority. The panel said government properties need better management to improve returns and curb encroachments.
NATIONALInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi reviewed the province’s security situation and anti-terror steps on Tuesday. An official statement said Naqvi assured full federal cooperation for peace and stability.
NATIONALThe ANP has filed a complaint with the NCCIA, KP police chief and home secretary over an alleged social media campaign targeting its leaders and workers on religious grounds. Mian Iftikhar Hussain said the campaign could endanger lives and disturb public order.
