NATIONALSpeakers at an Islamabad seminar said Pakistan-China ties have grown into a strong strategic partnership driven by trust and shared interests. They said Pakistan must shift from dependence to interdependence and strengthen governance and institutions to benefit fully.
HEALTHThe Punjab Health Department has enforced an emergency contingency plan in all government hospitals across the province. Emergency, radiology and operation theatre services have been ordered to remain available 24/7 until further orders.
LocalPolice used force to disperse transgender protesters on GT Road in Haripur after a demonstration over alleged harassment and restrictions on employment. Two transgender persons and some police personnel were injured, and several protesters were arrested.
NATIONALAn EU-funded justice sector initiative concluded in Islamabad after five years of work in Islamabad, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officials and stakeholders reviewed its impact on access to justice and rule of law reforms.
CITYRescue 1122 Murree conducted a pre-monsoon water rescue exercise at Rawal Dam under directions from Dr Rizwan Naseer and the District Disaster Management Authority. The drill included practical training and inspection of rescue equipment.
HEALTHDr Chris Elias, chairman of the Polio Oversight Board, praised recent progress in Pakistan’s health sector during a meeting with Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal in Geneva. He also assured continued support for vaccine availability and polio eradication efforts.
NATIONALThe FIA has warned that obtaining multiple passports by concealing facts is a criminal offence under Pakistani law. Officials said violators may face up to three years in prison, fines, or both.
BusinessThe government has raised the prices of kerosene oil, light diesel and jet fuel, with the new rates taking effect immediately. An official notification issued on Saturday detailed increases ranging from Rs1.62 to Rs2.10 per litre.
WorldUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss trade and energy as Washington seeks to shore up ties. The talks came amid tariff strains and broader regional tensions involving Pakistan, China and Iran.
NATIONALPakistan told the UN Security Council that dialogue, diplomacy and an immediate ceasefire are needed to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The call came during an emergency meeting after a deadly strike in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region.
PoliticsBilawal Bhutto Zardari is said to support holding elections in Pakistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on the same day. PPP leaders and PILDAT’s Ahmad Bilal Mehboob also highlighted concerns over the impact of staggered polls.
NATIONALAJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore visited Altaf Ahmed Bhat’s residence to offer condolences on the death of Bhat’s mother. Several Hurriyat, political and social figures were also present.
