WorldLibyan medics said 17 bodies believed to be those of migrants were recovered from the coast near Zuwara, west of Tripoli. One Bangladeshi national was identified and handed over to his family, while 14 bodies were buried under protocol.
WorldNew Zealand has defended a military patrol flight near China after Beijing said the aircraft undermined its security interests. Wellington said the mission was aimed at monitoring North Korean sanctions evasion under UN Security Council resolutions.
NATIONALBalochistan officials say recent terrorist incidents are linked to networks operating from Afghanistan. At a Quetta briefing, authorities also presented a confessional statement tied to the Nokundi suicide attack.
WorldNorth Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday in its fourth such launch this month and seventh this year. The launches came amid Iran war tensions and renewed discussion of possible talks with the US and South Korea.
WorldThousands rallied across Germany to demand a faster shift to renewable energy and criticise Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition. Organisers said about 80,000 people joined nationwide, though police gave lower figures.
WorldUS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the FDA to speed review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine. He also announced $50 million in federal research funding for ibogaine.
BusinessSBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says Pakistan’s economy has strengthened faster than expected and is better placed to handle risks from the Middle East conflict. He cited lower inflation, a current account surplus and rising reserves during meetings in Washington.
WorldFrance said Hezbollah appeared to be behind an attack that killed a French UN peacekeeper and wounded three others in Lebanon. Hezbollah denied involvement, while Lebanon’s president condemned the attack and pledged justice.
BusinessPakistan’s food import bill rose 15.22pc to $7.09bn in the first nine months of FY26, driven mainly by sugar and edible oil. Raw food exports, meanwhile, fell 33.90pc to $3.80bn, with rice posting the sharpest decline.
BusinessMinister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani said the government has launched nationwide consultations ahead of the 2026-27 budget, beginning with the Karachi business community. He said the process aims to gather input from stakeholders and support growth led by exports and competitiveness.
PoliticsPTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram has criticised the government’s handling of the economy, energy policy and fuel pricing, saying the public is being made to bear the cost. He also called for Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to be shifted to Shifa International Hospital.
CITYMaritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says construction has begun on a Rs120 million floating jetty at Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority. The project, expected to be completed by June, is aimed at improving fish landing and unloading facilities for small-scale fisherfolk.
