PoliticsThe Senate witnessed a sharp exchange over Imran Khan’s health, jail conditions and access to political prisoners. Opposition lawmakers sought a Senate committee to visit prisons, while the government said legal and court-approved mechanisms were already in place.
WorldSecurity frictions marked Donald Trump’s Beijing visit despite warm public messaging with Xi Jinping. AFP reported disputes over access, weapons, media movement and cybersecurity during the summit.
SportsPakistan completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe with a 133-run win in Karachi. Fatima Sana and Saira Jabeen starred with the bat before Sadia Iqbal led the bowling effort.
WorldThe United States has canceled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland as it reorganises forces in Europe after announcing a troop withdrawal from Germany. US and Polish officials linked the move to broader changes in Washington’s military posture.
WorldA video of 10 crew members held by Somali pirates surfaced 26 days after an Indonesian-flagged vessel was seized. A Pakistani officer appealed for urgent help, saying food and water conditions on board had worsened.
WorldIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to extend their April 16 ceasefire by 45 days, the US State Department said. Washington described the latest talks as highly productive, with negotiations set to resume on June 2 and 3.
NATIONALPakistan has repatriated 11 of its nationals and 20 Iranians who were aboard vessels seized by the United States on the high seas, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said. He said the group travelled through Singapore and Bangkok and was due to arrive in Islamabad later on Friday.
WorldIsraeli occupiers set fire to a mosque and several vehicles in Jibiya village northwest of Ramallah, Wafa reported. In a separate incident, homes were attacked in Al-Lubban al-Sharqiya south of Nablus.
WorldRussian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit China next week, days after Donald Trump concluded a three-day trip to Beijing. The Kremlin says preparations are nearly complete, while Beijing says both sides remain in close contact.
WorldA hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius has revived Covid-era fears online as health officials work to explain that the public risk remains low. Authorities say the episode is testing how well lessons from pandemic-era communication have been learned.
NATIONALThe NDMA has issued a nationwide alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms in several regions over the next 12 to 24 hours. It also warned of flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods in northern areas.
SportsHearts will clinch the Scottish title if they avoid defeat at Celtic on Saturday, with the defending champions one point behind after a controversial late win at Motherwell. The finale revives memories of Hearts' painful near-miss in 1985/86.
