NATIONALA petition in the Lahore High Court has challenged the increase in Punjab’s agricultural tax, arguing the revision was made without mandatory legislative approval. The plea seeks suspension of recovery, withdrawal of notifications and refund of allegedly unlawfully collected amounts.
LocalAn 18-year-old boy died after drowning in a tubewell pool near Kot Haibat School on Taunsa Road in Dera Ghazi Khan. Family members told rescuers he was an epilepsy patient and had reportedly suffered a seizure while bathing.
LocalAuthorities in Muzaffarabad Division have ordered immediate action against illegal wall chalking, banners and hoardings. Officials said the move is aimed at protecting urban cleanliness and enforcing the AJK law on unauthorised displays.
NATIONALFresh documents have surfaced in the court record before the Islamabad High Court resumes hearing the One Constitution project case on Monday. The material includes a 2012 arbitration award, an earlier BNP petition and a list of 240 flat allottees.
NATIONALSeveral people were feared dead after a blast hit a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on Sunday morning. The explosion derailed multiple coaches, damaged nearby houses and vehicles, and triggered a rescue operation.
KARACHIKarachi police have shared details of an alleged cocaine distribution network linked to Anmol alias Pinky, who was recently arrested. South DIG Syed Asad Raza said the suspect built a countrywide rider network and operated through online orders and multiple associates.
SportsNovak Djokovic begins his French Open campaign on Sunday as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam title. Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva are also among the notable players in first-round action.
BusinessA traders’ coalition has urged the government to reduce the turnover tax to 0.5pc before the federal budget. At a press conference in Islamabad, its leaders also sought customs reforms, tax exemptions for affected provinces and an investment amnesty scheme.
WorldFrance has banned Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entering the country after his video mocking detained Gaza flotilla activists triggered international outrage. Several countries and senior officials have also condemned the footage and called for action.
SportsMore than 1,500 runners participated in the Lifebuoy Global One Run Half Marathon in Karachi across 21km, 10km and 5km categories. Organisers said runners from across Pakistan also joined the event virtually.
NATIONALDefence Minister Khawaja Asif says Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran is moving towards a positive outcome. He also says the conflict has badly affected Pakistan’s economy and reversed recovery.
SportsMiguel Cardoso faces a high-stakes test as Mamelodi Sundowns defend a 1-0 lead against FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final. The winners will claim record prize money and a place at the 2029 Club World Cup.
