NewsTwo minor brothers were killed after being hit by a train in Layyah on Wednesday, according to Rescue 1122. The incident sparked protests by local residents demanding fencing along the railway tracks.
CITYResidents in Sargodha have complained of absent sanitation staff, clogged drains and uncollected garbage in rural areas. Separate protests were also held over a donkey cart entry ban and a Rs4,000 cattle market fee.
LocalPolice in Gujrat have booked four people after a youth allegedly ran naked for 100 feet on a road in Gojra to win a Rs5,000 bet. The case includes charges related to obscenity, abetment and gambling.
EducationCambridge has set June 8 for the postponed A Level Mathematics Paper 32 and will use assessed marks for Mathematics Paper 52 and AS Computer Science Paper 12. The exam body said investigations into the leaks are continuing while the August 11 results date remains unchanged.
ISLAMABADThe FIA has arrested nine people, including a urologist and a private hospital employee, in Islamabad over alleged illegal kidney transplants. Officials said the probe has widened to target a broader organ trafficking network linked to southern Punjab.
WorldChina’s Ministry of Commerce has confirmed that Chinese airlines will introduce 200 Boeing aircraft as part of broader trade understandings with the United States. The two sides also discussed tariffs, agriculture, rare earths and new trade councils.
NATIONALUK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad and conveyed Britain’s appreciation for Pakistan’s role in regional diplomacy. The two sides also discussed strengthening cooperation in security, trade, investment and development.
SportsPakistan showcased its football manufacturing industry at a UN event in New York ahead of World Football Day and the FIFA World Cup. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said Sialkot-made footballs remain a source of national pride.
WorldADNOC chief Sultan Al Jaber says the UAE’s new oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is about 50% complete. He also warned global oil flows may take months to partially recover after the Iran war ends.
NATIONALThe Balochistan government has told the ECP that security conditions do not currently allow a by-election in NA-256 Khuzdar. The commission said it remains bound to hold the poll and will take a decision after reviewing the latest briefing.
EducationPunjab continues to record the country’s highest number of out-of-school children, with official and international data placing the figure at around 9.6 to 9.7 million. Experts and former officials cite poverty, weak infrastructure, teacher shortages and governance issues as key causes.
On the 75th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, leaders highlight deeper all-weather cooperation, CPEC upgrades, and stronger global coordination to build a shared future.
