HEALTHFormer DG Health Services Sindh Dr Hadi Bux Jatoi has opposed a proposal to separate Liaquat University Hospital’s City and Jamshoro branches. He said Hyderabad needs a new hospital instead of dividing LUH.
NATIONALInterpol has issued a red notice for fugitive Lyari gangster Wasiullah Lakho at the request of Pakistani authorities, according to South DIG Syed Asad Raza. He is wanted by Karachi police in more than 60 cases, including a 2014 Kalri police station case.
SportsFIFA will reopen the last-minute ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday with seats for all 104 matches available. More than five million tickets have already been sold for the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada.
NATIONALThe government says it has uncovered expensive off-merit electricity purchases by Discos from small power producers and captive plants. Power Minister Awais Leghari has ordered an independent probe and directed an immediate halt to the practice.
WorldA South Korean fighter pilot has been ordered to pay 88 million won after an official report said his attempt to get mid-air photos caused a 2021 collision. No one was injured, but the incident caused 878 million won in damage.
WorldBritish lawmakers have approved a law that will stop those now aged 17 and under from ever legally buying cigarettes. The measure also imposes tighter restrictions on vaping and nicotine products.
SportsInter Milan came from 2-0 down to beat Como 3-2 on Tuesday and secure a place in the Italian Cup final by the same aggregate score. Hakan Calhanoglu scored twice before setting up Petar Sucic for the late winner.
SportsIranian snooker player Hossein Vafaei said the conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel has made it hard to focus on the World Championship. He said his family is safe and that he hopes his performance can give people in Iran a proud moment.
SportsHyderabad Kingsmen won the toss and elected to bowl first against Multan Sultans in the 33rd match of PSL 11 at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium. It is only the second meeting between the two teams.
WorldDelhi schools have been told to ring regular water bells and limit outdoor activity as heatwave conditions are forecast later this week. Authorities have also advised hydration awareness sessions and a buddy system for students.
NATIONALThe NHA and ADB have signed an agreement for the construction of two sections of the M6 Motorway. The government says the 306-kilometre project is the missing link in the Karachi-Peshawar route.
WorldDubai has announced a new metro route, the Golden Line, with a cost of 34 billion dirhams ($9.25 billion) and a completion target of September 9, 2032. The project will connect 15 key areas and expand the metro network by 35%.
