NATIONALThe FCC has dismissed Sindh government petitions and upheld the SHC ruling requiring technical qualifications for the Sepa DG post. The court said strict compliance with the legal framework is necessary to protect rights under Articles 9 and 9-A.
NewsThe Lahore High Court has ruled that super tax cannot be imposed on gains from the sale of inherited immovable property where the applicable capital gains tax rate is zero per cent. The court set aside an Rs114.7 million demand raised against Khairullah Khan.
NATIONALThe Sindh Assembly saw a heated debate over drug sales in Karachi, with ministers defending anti-narcotics action and the opposition demanding a thorough probe. Lawmakers also raised alarm over prolonged loadshedding and other civic issues.
NATIONALBilawal Bhutto-Zardari inaugurated 11 healthcare and public welfare projects in Quetta, including Balochistan’s first air ambulance service and a trauma centre. He and Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the initiatives were part of broader reforms in health and education.
NATIONALAt least three people were killed and five others injured when unidentified gunmen ambushed a vehicle in Panjgur’s Gwarago area on Friday, police said. The attackers intercepted the vehicle and opened fire with automatic weapons.
CITYKarachi’s administration has raised official flour prices by Rs4 to Rs15 per kg, while consumers continue to pay above notified rates in retail markets. Grocery prices have also been revised, with significant gaps persisting between official and market rates.
CITYProminent sub-lessees of One Constitution Avenue have challenged an Islamabad High Court ruling that upheld cancellation of the project’s lease. The appellants argue their property rights cannot be extinguished because of the developer’s default.
SportsPakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the second Test in Sylhet. Bangladesh lead the two-match ICC World Test Championship series 1-0 after a 104-run win in the opener.
LocalThree labourers were killed and others injured when a dilapidated bridge being demolished over Naseer Canal collapsed in Kandhkot-Kashmore on Friday. Officials confirmed three deaths, though local journalists put the toll at four.
CITYThe Islamabad Wildlife Management Board has sought police action after a barking deer was found dead in a snare in the E-7 forest area. An FIR says some local residents and Chinese nationals are suspected of involvement in illegal wildlife killings.
CITYResidents of Lower Dir have filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court seeking urgent repair and widening of the Chakdara-Timergara Road. They say the road’s poor condition is endangering commuters and disrupting transport and economic activity.
EducationBusinesswoman Huma Fakhar said she was honoured to represent Pakistan at Buckingham Palace as an advisory member of The King's Trust International. The organisation says its programmes in Pakistan have supported nearly 10,000 young people since 2016.
