NATIONALAuthorities bulldozed the historic one-kilometre Noorpur Shahan bazaar near Bari Imam shrine in Islamabad on Friday. The CDA said 1,000 acres have been reclaimed and 17,640 houses in 13 localities demolished so far.
PoliticsKP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi says there is no indication of an immediate change in the provincial government. He says any move to replace the chief minister is an internal matter of PTI.
NATIONALThe Lower Kohistan district administration has placed all relevant departments on high alert ahead of the monsoon season. Officials finalised a contingency plan and urged caution in flood-prone areas, particularly along streams in Dubai Valley.
NewsThe bodies of two siblings who drowned in the Kunhar River in Kaghan Valley remained untraced on the fourth day of the search. Officials said a large tree lodged in the river has obstructed recovery efforts.
NATIONALPakistan’s space programme has entered a new phase with two payload specialist candidates training in China for a future Tiangong mission and SUPARCO launching five indigenous satellites in 16 months.
NATIONALThe PPP Human Rights Cell has called for a comprehensive review of Peca, saying the law should be aligned with constitutional freedoms and human rights standards. On World Press Freedom Day, National Assembly leaders also issued messages backing free and responsible journalism.
NATIONALReconstruction of Rawalpindi’s Krishna Temple remains unfinished 10 months on, affecting major Hindu religious gatherings. Punjab Minister Ramesh Singh Arora has directed authorities to complete the work at the earliest.
NATIONALA Karachi judicial magistrate has granted bail to Sharjeel Akbar, who was arrested in a case involving an alleged threat to bomb the US consulate. The court said no concrete evidence had yet been placed on record against the accused.
CITYIslamabad’s police chief found security arrangements at several mosques and imambargahs unsatisfactory during Friday prayer inspections, according to police officials. Show-cause notices were later issued to SHOs over failure to implement the security plan.
EducationPunjab has launched a curriculum reform process for grades I to V to replace rote memorisation with concept-based learning. Pectaa says the review will reduce excessive learning outcomes and focus on core conceptual competencies.
CITYISLAMABAD: The 2026 K-Wave Festa organised by the Korean Embassy was ended early after overcrowding and bad weather. Thousands arrived at the venue, while many visitors were left outside and later voiced disappointment online.
CITYKarachi traffic police have raised the speed limit on Sharea Faisal to 70km/h for cars, motorcycles and light transport vehicles. The 30km/h limit for heavy transport vehicles will remain unchanged.
