BusinessPakistan’s exports to Europe rose only 0.51pc in the first 10 months of FY26, as declines in major Western and Northern markets offset gains elsewhere. Official data showed stronger shipments to Southern and Eastern Europe but weaker performance in key EU destinations.
InternationalPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan hopes to host the next round of Iran-US talks very soon after a regional call led by US President Donald Trump. Islamabad also highlighted Field Marshal Asim Munir’s recent engagements in Tehran as part of mediation efforts.
CITYThe Karachi City Council approved 12 resolutions, including funds for LED streetlights, Muharram routes, emergency civic works and a degree college in Lyari. The house also adopted a tribute resolution on the completion of Shahrah-i-Bhutto Phase-I.
CITYThe Sindh High Court has directed KWSC to decide within two months whether to hold a fresh auction for six Karachi hydrants or adopt a lawful interim arrangement. The court declined to declare the current setup unlawful at this stage.
NATIONALA rally in Thatta organised by JSM-R protested alleged land grabbing in Kohistan and Sindh’s coastal belt, as well as the transfer of the province’s natural resources. Speakers also warned of worsening water shortages and sea intrusion in coastal districts.
CITYThe Peshawar High Court has directed the Peshawar commissioner to submit a report on the long-pending Regi Model Town plot possession issue. The case involves petitions by hundreds of allottees who say they were allotted plots in 1993 but are still awaiting possession.
CITYA minor boy died after a motorcycle-rickshaw collision in Karachi’s DHA area led to him being run over by a passing bus, officials said. Police said the underage motorcyclist’s reckless driving appeared to be the likely cause.
PoliticsKP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said the province’s issues could not be resolved through protests outside Adiala Jail and called for practical measures. He also opposed taxes in former tribal areas and criticised the provincial government over security, wheat and development issues.
WorldA man who opened fire at a checkpoint near the White House was shot by Secret Service officers and later died in hospital, the agency said. A bystander was also hit by gunfire, while no law enforcement personnel were injured.
NATIONALHazara police have suspended three SHOs and a muharrar in Mansehra over allegations of collusion with timber smugglers. Separately, the rebuilt 120-bed Balakot hospital has been inaugurated after years of delay.
NATIONALTwo terrorists were killed and one was injured in an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat’s Kaichi Kamar area, a security official said. The official linked the slain militants to the recent Serai Naurang blast that killed 10 people, including two police officials.
CITYPolice in Faisalabad arrested a TikToker accused of uploading a video using obscene language about women tourists at Lake Saif-ul-Muluk. In a separate case, police also registered an FIR over the alleged abduction and gang rape of a 16-year-old girl.
