WorldA new Unicef report says Afghanistan could lose more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment continue. The agency also warned of economic losses and further strain on essential services.
NATIONALRailways Minister Hanif Abbasi says Pakistan Railways has launched major track upgrade and digitisation plans, including projects on the Rohri-Karachi and Lahore-Rawalpindi routes. He also outlined freight, station modernisation and coach rehabilitation measures.
WorldKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington for a four-day state visit to the United States. The trip comes amid tensions over the US-Israeli war on Iran and after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
NATIONALA 24-member Pakistani Hindu family from Sindh returned to Pakistan via Wagah after two years in India. The family said it faced hardship, discrimination and difficulties accessing basic services during its stay in Ahmedabad.
NATIONALSharjeel Inam Memon says the Pakistan-China MoUs signed on Monday will promote investment, technology use and industrial cooperation. He says desalination and agricultural technology collaboration can support Karachi and Sindh’s development needs.
NATIONALThe National Assembly Secretariat has warned the public about fake online advertisements and links inviting applications for its Summer 2026 internship programme. It said selected universities are being contacted directly under an approved framework.
WorldA California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after authorities said they foiled an attack at a Washington dinner. He also faces firearms-related charges and remains in custody pending a further hearing.
NATIONALFive NRTC workers were abducted at gunpoint in Bannu while laying communication cables, police sources said. In a separate incident, a government high school in the district was damaged in a blast, though no casualties were reported.
NATIONALLawmakers in the KP Assembly raised concerns over suspected drone strikes in Hassankhel, militant movement, power issues and poor mobile connectivity. The house also discussed minority concerns and passed the KP University Amendment Bill, 2026.
HEALTHThe Liaquat University Hospital board has unanimously rejected a proposal to split its Jamshoro and Hyderabad branches, saying the move would disrupt patient care, teaching and operations. The board also discussed hiring a director finance and expanding the emergency department.
CITYUniversity of Peshawar employees staged a protest and blocked Jamrud Road over delayed March salaries and pensions. The teachers association has also sought financial relief from the chief minister.
NATIONALA suspected drone strike partially damaged Jamia Masjid Qamar Sar in Hassankhel on Monday, while a separate explosion also hit the area. No casualties were reported in either incident.
