WorldQuestions have mounted over the security of Donald Trump’s Qatar-gifted Air Force One after he used an older jet during part of his NATO trip. The White House defended the aircraft, while critics raised security and ethical concerns.
SportsEngland face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final highlighted by Harry Kane's duel with Erling Haaland, while Argentina meet Switzerland in Kansas City. Spain have already booked a semi-final against France after beating Belgium 2-1.
NATIONALThe NCCIA says it has arrested three suspects accused of illegally obtaining and selling citizens' telecom data. Officials said the action followed an investigation launched on a PTA complaint.
LAHOREA 13-year-old boy was killed and two others were injured after a speeding car hit two motorcycles in Lahore’s Askari 10 area. Police registered a case and the complainant asked investigators to preserve CCTV footage.
NATIONALAn MNA has questioned whether the government followed a competitive process in arranging $750 million through a Eurobond-backed private placement. She has also sought details of fees, mandates and possible PPRA violations linked to three external borrowing deals.
TechnologyThe PTA has issued 47 district-level Class Licences for internet services this year, according to official documents. The regulator says the move is intended to expand broadband access, improve competition and support connectivity in underserved areas.
SportsJannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final, where he will face Alexander Zverev. Zverev advanced after defeating British wildcard Arthur Fery in straight sets.
NATIONALThe Balochistan government has ordered Rs11.1 million in compensation for the legal heirs of each police official martyred in Ziarat. Officials say the amount will be delivered to families at their doorsteps and further support will also be provided.
HEALTHThe Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Health Department plans to launch an HPV vaccination campaign in November 2026 for about 2.9 million girls aged 9 to 14. The drive will cover both school-going and out-of-school girls across the province.
LAHOREExperts have warned that Lahore’s groundwater table is falling rapidly as monsoon rainwater continues to be lost through drains and rivers. Officials and researchers say rainwater harvesting and recharge wells are needed to protect future water supplies.
LocalTwo suspects were killed and three others were injured and arrested in separate police encounters in Faisalabad, officials said. In a separate departmental action, the regional police officer dismissed six officials and penalised seven others.
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PoliticsJamaat-e-Islami says it will expand protests nationwide over inflation, higher utility tariffs, fuel prices and taxes. Speaking in Lahore’s Ichhra, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman also criticised IPP agreements, education policy and public spending priorities.
