NATIONALThree people were killed, nine injured and seven abducted after armed men attacked Hanna Urak near Quetta, according to Balochistan officials. A follow-up operation is continuing, with officials saying four suspected attackers were killed.
PoliticsPTI has submitted the names of six lawyers to Adiala jail authorities for a meeting with Imran Khan on Tuesday. His sisters are also expected to arrive at the jail, citing Islamabad High Court orders on family and legal access.
CITYPolice in Gwadar said two arrested suspects were killed during a shootout when officers raided a site to recover weapons allegedly snatched from Balochistan Constabulary personnel. Authorities said the weapons were recovered and a search was under way for other suspects.
NATIONALThe Judicial Commission of Pakistan is likely to meet on July 20 to consider confirmations, constitutional bench terms and high court appointments. The agenda includes vacancies in the LHC, SHC, BHC, IHC and confirmations in the PHC.
CITYKarachi commuters say private buses, coaches and ride-hailing services are still charging elevated fares despite recent cuts in petrol and diesel prices. Passengers have urged the Sindh government to investigate overcharging and ensure lower fuel costs bring relief.
NATIONALIndia’s NIA has charged Hafiz Saeed over the Pahalgam attack in India-held Kashmir. Pakistan has denied involvement and says it has repeatedly asked New Delhi for evidence.
NATIONALPakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an MoU for a new stadium project in Jeddah. The agreement covers planning, infrastructure development, technical cooperation and operational standards.
NATIONALThe NDMA and PMD have issued nationwide alerts as an active monsoon system is set to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms to many regions. Authorities warned of flash floods, urban flooding, landslides and damage from windstorms and lightning.
EducationThe National Assembly Standing Committee on Education has sought details from NAVTTC over the selection process for a nursing training programme and raised concerns over FUUAST’s financial and administrative problems.
NATIONALOfficials in Gilgit-Baltistan have proposed visa-free entry for Chinese nationals to boost tourism and economic activity. The plan was presented during a development briefing attended by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Chief Minister Amjad Hussain.
WorldA UN human rights panel has said Israel’s detention of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is arbitrary and called for his immediate release. Rights groups and his lawyer say his health is in grave danger and allege he has faced abuse in custody.
WorldFrench President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Syria on Monday, becoming the first EU head of state to visit Damascus since Bashar al-Assad was toppled in 2024. Reconstruction and France’s support for a pluralistic Syria are central themes of the trip.
