CITYKarachi’s K-IV water supply project is now expected to miss its 2026 target, with officials indicating completion may slip to early 2029. The cost has climbed to around Rs224 billion as key distribution contracts remain pending.
CITYA JPMC inquiry report on a woman giving birth in a hospital washroom has identified delays in care, absence of key staff and weak ward controls. The committee also recommended disciplinary review and extra training for duty doctors.
NATIONALNearly 50,000 Karachi University students are facing uncertainty as a teachers’ exam boycott entered its second month. The protest centres on unpaid dues and has led to the indefinite postponement of semester examinations.
NATIONALNine people were killed in three separate incidents in Larkana and Shikarpur linked to honour-related disputes, police said. FIRs had not been registered in the cases till the time of reporting.
NATIONALPublic-sector universities in Sindh are increasingly implementing the revised House Ceiling Allowance. Dawood University and Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari have joined NED University in paying the 85pc enhanced amount to employees.
CITYThe ICT administration has set new business timings under austerity measures, ordering markets and malls in Islamabad to close by 8pm daily from June 1, 2026. Restaurants, grocery outlets and event venues must shut by 10pm, while essential services are exempt.
NATIONALA global conference in North Macedonia praised Pakistan’s role in supporting peace efforts between Iran and the United States. Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed said the Iran war had accelerated changes in the global order.
NATIONALThe Pakistan Airports Authority has moved to accelerate the restoration of inactive airports in several parts of the country. Officials also reviewed operational matters related to a new private airline at a high-level meeting in Karachi.
CITYPolice have ordered an inquiry after a female officer’s viral video raised allegations about the handling of an FIR at Eidgah police station. Senior officials have sought a detailed report before deciding further action.
NATIONALA coach of the Tezgam Express derailed near Sihala Railway Crossing in Islamabad on Monday morning. The train later resumed its journey after officials detached the affected coach.
CITYThe head of the Restaurants, Caterers, Sweets and Bakers Association has asked the Punjab chief minister to extend summer dine-in hours until midnight. He said the current closing time is affecting customers and putting pressure on the food service sector.
NATIONALPolice in Rawalpindi have declared the killing of Zain Shah a mob lynching case and added anti-terrorism provisions to the FIR. Six suspects have been arrested and remanded in police custody for 10 days.
