NATIONALA quadcopter attack in Bannu's Bakakhel area killed one person and injured four others, police said. Authorities said the wounded were shifted to hospital, while a separate blast destroyed a bridge in Baka Khel.
CITYPakistan Customs says it seized 12kg of marijuana worth Rs366.2 million at Karachi’s International Mail Office. The narcotics were allegedly concealed in parcels from Thailand declared as toys and wooden rocks.
SportsFormer Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at 38 after a prolonged illness, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said. He was a key figure in Afghanistan's rise in international cricket and played in multiple global tournaments.
Max Fosh set a yellow card on fire on the Wembley pitch after Mark Clattenburg booked him during the Sidemen Charity Match. The stunt sparked 90,000 fans and came amid a chaotic 10-10 draw and record £6.2m for charity.
NATIONALPresident Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov have reaffirmed plans to deepen bilateral ties, with trade, investment, connectivity, and security cooperation at the centre of talks in Bishkek.
WorldGermany recorded a sharp rise in drug-related deaths among young people in 2025, with fatalities among those under 20 nearly doubling from 2021. Officials also warned that most victims had used multiple substances.
WorldUS President Donald Trump has urged Congress to fast-track a $350 billion defence package when lawmakers return. He said the funding in Reconciliation 3.0 is vital to maintaining US military strength.
BusinessThe Pakistan Stock Exchange moved into negative territory on Tuesday after surrendering early gains as investors booked profits. The KSE-100 Index was down 235.24 points at 12:49pm amid cautious regional sentiment.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has granted a final adjournment to Imran Khan’s counsel in the £190 million case appeal. The bench warned it would decide the matter on the existing record if arguments are not presented at the next hearing.
WorldStorms and flooding in China have killed at least 15 people in Hubei and Guangxi, with hundreds injured and tens of thousands evacuated. A separate landslide in Gansu buried 33 people, state media reported.
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WorldTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the NATO summit in Ankara will help shape the alliance’s future as members face a more complex security environment. He also called for stronger European contributions and more inclusive defence cooperation.
WorldVenezuela’s earthquake death toll has risen to 3,535, with nearly 17,000 injured and thousands left homeless. Rescue efforts are continuing as authorities assess widespread damage and airport disruption.
