KARACHILawyers at a convention held by the SHCBA in Karachi criticised recent constitutional amendments and voiced concern over judicial independence. Several speakers also objected to the transfer of high court judges.
CITYA power breakdown at the Dhabeji pumping station damaged three major water mains, causing a 140MGD shortfall in Karachi, according to KWSC. K-Electric said a cable fault occurred but power continued to 18 of 22 motors.
CITYPolice said robbers and burglars looted cash and valuables worth over Rs7 million in separate incidents across Islamabad. The reported cases included snatching of cash, mobile phones and motorcycles in several localities.
NATIONALSindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi says the federal government is making all-out efforts to secure the release of 11 Pakistani crew members taken hostage after an oil tanker was hijacked near Somalia. He said communication with the hostages remains intact.
BusinessThe ECC has approved the export of donkey meat and hides to China through Gwadar Port. The committee also cleared multiple supplementary grants, discussed PIA liabilities, and approved changes to the import policy order.
NATIONALAll areas in Rawalpindi and Islamabad reopened by Monday afternoon, with traffic and goods supplies returning to normal. Metro bus service, however, remained limited up to Shaheed-i-Millat stop from Saddar.
NATIONALThe APHC’s AJK and Pakistan chapter has reaffirmed that it will not take part in electoral politics or support any political or religious group in elections. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting in Muzaffarabad chaired by convener Ghulam Mohammad Safi.
HEALTHThe PMDC has intensified its inquiry into the death of third-year MBBS student Fahmeeda Laghari in Mirpurkhas. A fact-finding committee has been formed, while a senior officer has visited the family and submitted a report now under review.
WorldIraq’s Coordination Framework has nominated Ali al-Zaidi for prime minister. Under the constitution, he has 30 days to form a cabinet and seek parliament’s approval.
WorldBritain’s parliament will vote on Tuesday on whether to consider an inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. The issue centres on whether Starmer misled the House of Commons.
EducationBalochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail says the budget of public sector universities has been increased from Rs2.5bn to Rs8bn. He made the announcement while inaugurating two new facilities at BUITEMS in Quetta.
EducationThe Balochistan education department, with Unicef support, is operating Book Van and Science Ride projects in 14 districts to bring books and science learning to remote villages. Officials say the initiative is increasing children’s engagement with education.
