PoliticsThe Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission has announced re-polling on July 12 in two Diamer constituencies. The move follows a court order suspending results in three constituencies.
NATIONALPolice and investigation sources say DNA from three suspects has matched forensic evidence in the Lahore case involving two foreign women. The samples were among eight sent for testing as the inquiry continues.
EducationA Civil Services Academy review says between 25.1 million and 26 million school-age children in Pakistan remain out of school despite policy commitments and a national education emergency. The report points to weak implementation, low funding and deep provincial disparities.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has issued notices on pleas by Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha seeking an early hearing of their challenge to an IHC order in the social media posts case. The matter was adjourned until July 21.
WorldAs heatwaves intensify in the UK, more households are turning to air conditioning, but sustainability experts say it should not become the default response. They urge building upgrades and passive cooling measures before wider AC adoption.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have paid tribute to PAF Group Captain Asim Tariq, who was killed while trying to protect a woman in Islamabad. Police say the suspect was arrested within nine hours.
WorldSuper Typhoon Bavi struck the Northern Marianas and Guam, with authorities reporting major damage on Rota. Officials warned of dangerous winds, flooding and extended power outages.
BusinessOil prices slipped on Monday after Opec+ approved another increase in output targets from August. Markets also tracked recovering exports through the Strait of Hormuz and higher shipments from Russia.
SportsEngland’s preparations for the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s have been disrupted by Rita Ora’s pre-match closing ceremony performance. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said some players were unhappy with the revised warm-up arrangements.
EntertainmentA report says Taylor Swift signed a prenuptial agreement before marrying Travis Kelce to protect her estimated $2 billion fortune and business interests. Neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly confirmed the reported arrangement.
SportsNaomi Osaka reached her first Wimbledon quarter-final by beating top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) on Centre Court. She will next face Karolina Muchova.
SportsDonald Trump thanked Fifa after it suspended the ban on US striker Folarin Balogun's red card. The decision means Balogun can face Belgium in Monday's World Cup last-16 tie.
