HEALTHPunjab Assembly members voiced concern over reported HIV cases in Taunsa as experts warned that unsafe injections, poor sterilisation and weak monitoring are driving infections. Officials say the province has 46 specialised clinics offering free testing and treatment.
LocalA 90-year-old widow in Kot Addu has regained possession of her one kanal and three marlas of land after a 56-year dispute. The local administration recovered the property from alleged illegal occupation by close relatives.
LocalA man identified as Shahid Hayat was allegedly poisoned to death in Shakargarh’s Peoples Colony area. Police said an investigation is under way and several suspects have reportedly been taken into custody for questioning.
SportsPakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against Bangladesh in the opening Test of the two-match series in Dhaka. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
CITYThe Sindh High Court has ordered the provincial government to restore Karachi’s University Road within two months and ensure uninterrupted traffic flow. The court also declared the sealing of BRT Red Line Lot 2 contractor machinery illegal.
NATIONALKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi says he is personally monitoring progress in the Maulana Muhammad Idrees murder case and has ordered authorities to arrest the killers. He made the remarks during a visit to Charsadda for the cleric’s Fatiha.
NATIONALPakistan said its policy toward India remains rooted in dialogue and diplomacy, while warning it would respond with full force to any aggression. The Foreign Office also said Islamabad was optimistic about a possible US-Iran agreement.
WorldDonald Trump’s expected visit to China next week is set to focus on trade, Iran, rare earths and Taiwan. Analysts say the trip is likely to proceed despite tensions in the Middle East.
NATIONALThe Peshawar High Court has upheld the KP law authorising Nadra to issue letters of administration and succession certificates. It also asked provincial authorities to place before the cabinet a proposal to consider an amendment similar to one introduced in Punjab.
NATIONALChief Minister Sohail Afridi said the killing of Maulana Idrees was a collective loss for the nation and Muslim Ummah. He called for unity and said lasting peace could only be achieved through a shared effort.
SportsJannik Sinner says Grand Slam organisers must show players more respect as a dispute over prize money and benefits drags on. The world number one said players remain far from an agreement and understands talk of a boycott.
WorldThe US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz in the sharpest test yet of their month-old ceasefire. President Donald Trump said the truce remained in effect and that negotiations with Tehran were continuing.
