BusinessOil prices rose slightly on Friday as markets weighed fragile optimism over US-Iran peace efforts against rising supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent and WTI both posted small weekly gains.
SportsSwitzerland advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday. Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Murat Yakin’s side set up a meeting with Colombia or Ghana.
NATIONALThe US has reaffirmed support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks as the UN adopted the ninth review of its Global Counterterrorism Strategy by vote. Pakistan used the debate to press for reforms and highlight emerging threats.
WorldThe UN weather agency says El Niño has developed and is likely to strengthen into a strong event between July and September. It warned the shift could increase the risk of drought, heavy rain and heatwaves across multiple regions.
NATIONALPolice in Charsadda have registered a triple murder case after three people, including two women, were shot dead in an alleged honour killing. Separately, the Peshawar division commissioner sought a report on missing diagnostic facilities at DHQ Hospital.
NATIONALRepatriation of undocumented Afghan families through Torkham has intensified as arrests and deportations gather pace, officials say. Meanwhile, traders and transporters have threatened to block the Peshawar-Torkham Highway over the prolonged closure of the border for trade.
NATIONALThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to formally raise with the Centre its objections to taxes in the merged districts and Malakand Division, along with prolonged power supply problems. PTI leaders also repeated claims that the province’s financial share is being withheld.
NATIONALA National Assembly panel has asked Pakistan Railways for a detailed report on encroachments and a fresh briefing on the ML-1 project and revival plan. Separately, Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi reviewed digitalisation projects and next year’s targets.
CITYThe Rawalpindi district administration has issued an alert until July 6 over possible urban flooding during the monsoon. Authorities have been told to monitor vulnerable areas and keep emergency systems fully active.
CITYThe CDA has taken possession of 26 illegally occupied G-6 flats in Islamabad, out of a total of 200. The authority says further action will follow against occupants who do not vacate voluntarily.
CITYThe Islamabad High Court has declared unlawful the administrative freeze on property sales, transfers and registration in several Zone-III areas of the capital. The court said the CDA and deputy commissioner lacked legal authority to impose a blanket ban.
EducationShaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Nawabshah, has approved a Rs1.305 billion budget for FY2026-27 and forwarded it to the syndicate for final approval. The university also reported Rs191.388 million in savings and revenue above projections in FY2025-26.
