CITYA young man was shot dead and another was injured in a suspected targeted attack on Karachi’s I.I. Chundrigar Road, police said. South DIG Syed Asad Raza said the motive had yet to be determined.
NATIONALThe Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast hot and dry weather across most of Punjab on Sunday, with temperatures in central and southern plains likely to remain 3 to 5°C above normal. Rain chances have also diminished in upper areas after a shallow westerly wave weakened.
NATIONALPTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s kidney condition has worsened after a medical check-up at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology. His son said blood tests showed further deterioration.
CITYKarachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab says the city’s iconic globe near Islamia College will be preserved and shifted to Hasan Square. He also announced memorials at Empress Market and highlighted upgrades at the Landhi Sports Complex.
BusinessMarket participants expect the SBP to raise the policy rate on Monday, with many analysts pointing to Gulf war-related uncertainty and inflation pressures. Most researchers see a 100 basis point increase, though some favour a smaller move.
Pakistan told the FAO regional conference it plans to strengthen agrifood systems with a focus on food supply, investment and cooperation. Rana Tanveer Hussain also held talks with Brunei on fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture technology and livestock.
An inquiry committee has been formed to examine the heroin case against former deputy nazim Waseem Bajwa and review narcotics cases in Faisalabad and other districts. The panel was ordered after the matter was raised in the Punjab Assembly.
BusinessKARACHI: Auto vendors say new assemblers remain unclear about localisation plans as CKD and SKD imports rise sharply. Industry figures and experts have linked the trend to weak local parts demand and limited investment in supply chains.
LocalFive people were killed and three others were injured in Bhakkar after a dispute over a narrow strip of land and a watercourse escalated into gunfire. Police said raids are under way to arrest those responsible.
CITYPolice said two suspects were arrested within 24 hours in the killing of trader Ghulam Shabbir, allegedly over a Rs15 million dispute. Investigators said the victim was lured to Abdul Hakeem on the pretext of receiving payment.
CITYA 30-year-old man died after suffering a severe head injury during a street fight near Nishat Bridge on Jhumra Road in Faisalabad, police said. Rescue officials shifted him to Allied Hospital after initial treatment.
NATIONALA suspect wanted in multiple child sexual abuse cases was injured during a CCD raid in Mangamandi, police said. Authorities claim he admitted involvement in at least 35 incidents, while investigators work to verify the statement and identify victims.
