NATIONALA Pakistani delegation led by Haroon Akhtar Khan and Rana Tanveer Hussain visited major firms in Changzhou to promote industrial cooperation with China. During the trip, Kingsbridge Ventures and Changfa Group signed an MoU related to agri-machinery.
BusinessPakistan's mobile phone manufacturing sector is facing pressure from rising AI-driven component costs and domestic taxes, according to industry representatives. Official data shows local output fell 35% month-on-month in April 2026.
PoliticsAn opposition protest call on Friday failed to generate major mobilisation, with analysts citing fear of legal action, economic hardship and organisational weakness. They said PTI’s street power has declined since the crackdown that followed protests in 2023 and late 2024.
CLIMATE CHANGEA new Global Energy Monitor report says Pakistan’s rapid solar expansion is eroding the economics of coal power, even as coal remains central to energy policy. The report estimates solar met 25% of electricity consumption in 2025, mostly through off-grid systems.
NATIONALSacrificial animal prices have risen across cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha, with traders citing higher input costs and buyers calling the rates excessive. Officials say there is no formal mechanism in Pakistan for fixing animal prices.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has ruled that khula should not ordinarily be granted without a wife’s consent when she has sought dissolution on grounds of cruelty and financial rights are at stake. The case has been sent back to the family court for the wife’s clear election.
NATIONALExtra slip charges at Rawalpindi’s Bhatta Chowk cattle market have triggered disputes between buyers, traders and contractor staff. Traders say rising entry fees, transport costs and other expenses have made business increasingly difficult ahead of Eidul Azha.
CITYKarachi authorities have decided to register FIRs against those setting up illegal cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha. Officials said 21 such markets have been dismantled so far, while a separate review meeting examined recent price control enforcement.
CITYThe Sindh government has launched the Karachi Museum of History project at Beach View Park in collaboration with KMC and CAP. Officials said the museum will preserve Sindh’s heritage and the Pakistan independence movement through interactive exhibits.
LocalA double-cab vehicle and its driver allegedly involved in a February 15 hit-and-run in Hyderabad have reportedly been traced after nearly three months. PPP local leader Ishrat Mughal and her son Aqib Mustafa Samo have obtained protective bail in the case.
PoliticsMQM-P has criticised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's recent speech and accused the PPP of trying to claim political credit despite its long rule in Sindh. The party also alleged continued neglect of civic services and infrastructure across the province.
BusinessEconomist Ashfaq Tola’s model budget proposes setting the rupee at 250 per dollar, saying the move could cut inflation by up to 6%. The document also calls for remittance incentives, tax reforms, energy-sector loss reduction and privatisation.
