KARACHIPolice say they have arrested the main suspect in the killing of a newly married couple in Karachi's Malir area. Investigators said the suspect was traced through technical evidence, CCTV footage and intelligence inputs.
NATIONALKarachi’s Jinnah International Airport has begun stricter Ebola screening for international passengers ahead of the return of Hajj pilgrims. Health officials say suspected cases will be isolated and referred to the Sindh Government Infectious Diseases Hospital.
NATIONALA hailstorm and heavy rain hit Shangla on Monday, damaging crops, orchards and trees in several areas. The weather also caused water levels to rise in local streams and disrupted travel on some routes.
NATIONALNDC leaders have called for a national government, elections based on Form-45 and a 28th Constitutional Amendment. At a press conference in Islamabad, they said political stability and grassroots devolution were essential to address the country’s crises.
NATIONALPakistan secured nearly $11 billion in external loans and financing during July-April FY2025-26, up 83% from a year earlier, according to EAD data. April alone brought in $4.5 billion, while total grants during the period stood at $120 million.
WorldBritain logged its hottest May day on record on Monday after temperatures hit 34.8C at Kew Gardens in west London. The Met Office said the previous record of 32.8C had stood since 1922 and 1944.
NATIONALPakistan Railways has launched an upgraded Awam Express service from Peshawar to Karachi. The train includes eight air-conditioned coaches and has capacity for 1,234 passengers.
NATIONALRana Sanaullah says the government is preparing a relief strategy for inflation-hit segments in the upcoming budget. He also says no change to the voters' age limit is under consideration.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has stopped authorities from evicting One Constitution Avenue apartment owners until further orders. The bench raised questions over occupancy without a completion certificate and heard appeals over third-party rights.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court says it is ensuring speedy hearings and disposal of pre-arrest and post-arrest bail cases. It says no such unfixed bail matters are currently pending at its principal seat in Islamabad.
CITYSix people, including two women and two children, were killed in a collision between a pickup truck and a car in Kalat on Monday. Police said the victims were travelling from Karachi to Pishin for Eidul Azha.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court and the Federal Constitutional Court have issued differing interpretations of the wedlock policy for civil servants. The split has raised questions about its enforceability and the binding effect of judicial rulings under the amended constitutional framework.
