PoliticsJI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has called for reopening border crossings with Afghanistan, legalising trade with Iran and completing the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline. He also announced a nationwide strike after Eidul Azha over fuel and electricity price increases.
PoliticsPTI has criticised the government ahead of the budget, alleging that no meaningful reforms have been carried out and that even routine fiscal decisions now need IMF approval. The party also questioned provincial surpluses and the expansion of cash transfer schemes.
WorldAround 2,000 people protested in Bilbao after Basque police clashed with returning Gaza flotilla activists at the airport. The police have opened an internal investigation, while activists in Spain, Ireland and Britain described abuse during Israeli detention.
NATIONALThe Jammu and Kashmir Council for Human Rights has asked a federal committee to clarify that no final decision has been taken on the 12 AJK refugee seats. It also raised concerns over the committee’s composition and the exclusion of refugee constituencies.
EducationTwo major education bodies in Islamabad are still functioning without permanent heads despite prolonged delays in appointments. The FPSC has recommended a candidate for FDE, while the Peira selection process has been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office.
CITYThe CDA has asked its law wing to compile details of cancelled plots, including those under litigation, as it considers taking possession of such properties. Officials say the move follows concerns over prolonged disputes and the sale of cancelled plots to new buyers.
SportsRawalpindi police have set up a special security and discipline unit to protect personnel deployed for the Pakistan-Australia ODI on May 30. More than 5,000 police will be deployed for match day, while over 3,500 personnel are already on duty for practice sessions.
SportsReal Madrid ended their La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated on the final day. Celta Vigo and Getafe also secured European qualification.
CITYAn 18-year-old was shot dead by robbers during a motorcycle snatching in Karachi’s Orangi Town, triggering a protest by his family. In a separate incident, a factory worker was stabbed to death in the SITE area, police said.
CITYMQM-P lawmakers Wasim Hussain and Rashid Khan have blamed the Hyderabad mayor and water utility for a severe drinking water shortage during the heatwave ahead of Eidul Azha. They also raised allegations of corruption, mismanagement and worsening civic services.
WorldA report published by Dawn says the 1921 march of Sylhet tea workers ended in a massacre at Chandpur’s Meghna ghat and remains officially unrecognised in Bangladesh. The day is still observed annually by workers as Tea Workers Day.
CITYA suspected drug dealer was killed in an alleged encounter during a joint operation in Karachi’s Pak Colony area, officials said. Police identified the dead man as Mairaj alias Choto and said weapons and a grenade were recovered.
