NATIONALThe Sindh High Court has directed the Advocate General Sindh to provide the petitioner’s counsel with a copy of the government’s reply in a case over the sealing of a BRT Lot-2 contractor’s office on Rashid Minhas Road.
CITYResidents of Media Town in Karachi’s Hawks Bay have expressed concern over rising theft and robbery after solar light poles were stolen from the society. The Karachi Press Club and police have both responded to the situation.
NATIONALMQM-P has criticised K-Electric over prolonged power outages in Karachi during extreme heat, saying students and residents are suffering badly. The party has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene and revoke the utility’s licence.
EducationThe Anti-Corruption Department has summoned officials from Sindh education boards and the Universities and Boards Department in a Rs200 million corruption inquiry. The probe widened after disclosures made during the interrogation of a Mirpurkhas Board official.
LocalA woman who had sought court and police protection after accusing her husband of trying to kill her was found dead in Sukkur district. Police have detained her husband, while the FIR had not been registered at the time of reporting.
NATIONALA Sindh Assembly session on Monday centred on Karachi’s worsening water shortages and the issue of honour killings. Lawmakers debated delayed water projects, distribution failures and the Tando Masti killing case.
NATIONALThe Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources has expressed concern over the K-IV project’s 22-year delay, rising costs, and implementation issues. Officials told the panel litigation and repeated revisions contributed to the project’s current estimated cost of Rs171 billion.
NATIONALPTDC welcomed Gulafshan Tariq in Islamabad after she completed an overland motorcycle journey from London to Pakistan. Officials said her ride promoted adventure tourism and reflected women’s empowerment.
NATIONALPunjab will open 27 new Sahulat Bazaars by July and launch 13 mobile-style markets, according to an official statement. The chief minister also reviewed development and drainage work across 51 cities and issued monsoon preparedness directives.
BusinessPakistan’s cement despatches increased 11.14% in April 2026 to 3.890 million tonnes, driven by stronger domestic sales. Export volumes declined, while APCMA expressed hope for improved conditions and supportive budget measures.
WorldUS intelligence assessments indicate Iran’s timeline for building a nuclear weapon remains broadly unchanged despite months of conflict. Officials say further delays may depend on eliminating Tehran’s remaining highly enriched uranium stockpile.
CITYAt least 10 people were found dead in Karachi in incidents officials said may be linked to extreme heat and suspected drug overdoses. Authorities are still working to confirm identities and determine the exact causes of death in several cases.
