WorldSingapore has said students involved in serious bullying cases can face caning under new school rules, but the education minister told parliament the punishment would be used only as a last resort and under strict safeguards.
KARACHIPolice in Karachi released seven Aurat March activists after briefly detaining them near the Karachi Press Club. The activists had gathered to demand an NOC for their annual march, and the release followed orders from Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar.
David Warner questioned the PSL Season 11 Team of the Tournament selection after Karachi Kings received zero picks. The PCB named Babar Azam captain as Peshawar Zalmi dominated the XI.
Kapil Sharma honored Pakistani comedy legend Amanullah Khan on Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show, sharing advice that comedy’s job is to spread joy. Amanullah Khan’s decades-long legacy continues to inspire comedians across South Asia.
SportsThe PCB has launched a stricter recovery drive against PSL stakeholders over unpaid dues, warning of contract termination for non-payment. The move follows outstanding payments worth billions of rupees linked to franchises and other stakeholders.
NATIONALThe NCCIA says it has arrested 13 people from several Punjab cities in a crackdown on alleged anti-state social media activity. The agency said the suspects were booked under PECA and that digital evidence was recovered.
BusinessGold and silver prices declined again on Tuesday in both local and international markets. The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association reported lower rates for gold and silver, while global bullion prices also remained under pressure.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has ordered authorities to remove YouTuber Rajab Butt’s name from the Passport Control List, ruling that its continued inclusion was unlawful. The court said there was no legal basis to keep his name on the list after his appearance before the NCCIA.
WorldA viral video shared as footage of a cargo ship hit near the UAE is actually old and unrelated, according to a fact check by iVerify Pakistan. The clip was traced to a ship fire off Goa in July 2024.
KARACHIBSEK chairman Ghulam Hussain Soho has resigned after an inquiry report recommended his suspension over alleged mismanagement of Karachi’s matric exams. The report said 170 examination centres were changed during the ongoing examinations.
NATIONALSaudi Arabia has urged restraint and de-escalation in the Gulf while backing Pakistan’s mediation between Iran and the United States. Riyadh also called for unrestricted and secure vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
NATIONALUmer Mukhtar and Mahnoor Rahim have resolved their public dispute through a legal settlement, according to a joint Instagram statement. The agreement includes removal of the contested posts and withdrawal of legal proceedings.
