BusinessTwo cargo ships have anchored at Gwadar Port, carrying machinery, general cargo and 5,000 metric tons of MOP fertiliser. Officials say the arrivals are contributing to rising commercial activity at the port.
NATIONALThe government reshuffled Pakistan Railways’ freight transport team after disruptions in coal deliveries pushed Sahiwal power plant stocks down to only a few days. Officials say coal is now in transit and fuel arrangements have stabilised.
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has condemned the shooting of industrialist Farzand Ali in New Karachi. KCCI said the attack highlighted worsening law and order and the resurgence of organised extortion networks.
NATIONALAn IPOR survey has rated Suthra Punjab as the Punjab government’s most significant public initiative, with 33 per cent support. The report also noted improvements in sanitation, local government performance, health and education.
BusinessPTCL has returned to profit after more than four years, helped by the inclusion of Telenor Pakistan in its accounts. The company also said Ufone has received a commercial certificate for a formal 5G launch in May.
WorldHezbollah said it fired rockets and drones at northern Israel, accusing Israeli forces of violating a ceasefire. Israel said the attack was a blatant breach of the truce as US-mediated talks are set to continue this week.
NATIONALSecurity forces killed six terrorists in separate operations in Khyber and Bannu on Tuesday, according to officials. Five were killed in Bara’s Akkakhel area, while wanted militant Naeemat Wazir alias Grenade was killed in Bannu.
KARACHIPolice in Karachi say five suspects have been arrested over an attempted robbery on the Shah Faisal Colony bridge. The arrests were announced after a viral video prompted an inquiry ordered by East DIG Dr Farrukh Ali.
NATIONALPakistan has strongly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the raising of the Israeli flag inside its courtyard. The Foreign Office called the incident a blatant violation of international law and the sanctity of the holy site.
NATIONALThe FIA has registered an FIR against multiple suspects, including company directors and bank officials, over an alleged fraud of more than Rs6.6 billion. The agency says the case involves benami accounts, fund transfers between banks and tax evasion.
SportsFormer PCB chief executive Wasim Khan is expected to leave his role as ICC general manager at the end of June, according to a report. His departure would add to a series of senior leadership changes at the global cricket body.
NATIONALAuthorities have terminated the contract for Karachi Red Line BRT Lot 2 after TransKarachi cited persistent delays and poor performance. The ADB had also raised concerns over work quality and compliance issues.
