WorldExplosions were reported near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron was expected to stay during his visit. Roads were sealed and security measures were introduced after the blasts.
HEALTHMuneeba Maqsood, a young thalassemia patient who served as Attock’s honorary deputy commissioner for a day, has died after a long illness. Her passing has drawn tributes from officials and residents in the district.
SportsIndia have left out Sanju Samson for the upcoming T20I series in Zimbabwe and brought in teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Four players, including Prabhsimran Singh and Harsh Dubey, have earned their first national call-ups.
CITYRawalpindi city and cantonment areas are facing acute water shortages during the summer, forcing many residents to depend on private tankers. Officials say limited tubewells, restricted supply and power outages are worsening the problem.
LocalThe FIA arrested two BISP vendors in Bahawalpur after beneficiaries alleged they were illegally deducting Rs1,000 to Rs1,500 from payments. In a separate case, Burewala police arrested a woman declared a proclaimed offender in a 2023 fraud case.
SportsRichard Ngarava starred on his ODI captaincy debut as Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh by 25 runs in Harare. Nahid Rana took 6-21 for Bangladesh, but the visitors were bowled out for 116 in reply to 141.
NATIONALThe National Industrial Relations Commission has annulled its 2025 recruitment process after an inquiry found legal and procedural violations. Ten employees were terminated, while disciplinary and recovery proceedings were ordered against officials.
PoliticsA total of 843 candidates remain in the race for the AJK Legislative Assembly elections after the withdrawal deadline. Election symbols have also been allotted to candidates of 26 registered parties and independents.
CITYA police constable was injured in a sniper attack on Bakakhel police station in Bannu on Monday. Officials said the wounded officer was taken to hospital and an investigation was launched.
NATIONALResidents of Hassankhel tehsil protested outside Peshawar Press Club against what they described as repeated drone strikes. They sought compensation for victims, treatment for the wounded and steps to improve security.
NATIONALHeavy rain and strong winds injured eight people in Peshawar, damaged infrastructure and disrupted electricity supply. Storm-related losses and traffic disruption were also reported in Wana and Bajaur.
NATIONALAt least nine policemen, including two SHOs, were killed in a terrorist attack on a police post in Ziarat on Tuesday. Officials said five policemen were still missing after the assault in the Mangi Dam area.
