NATIONALThe Sindh High Court has ruled that the alleged custodial killing case of Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar cannot be tried by an anti-terrorism court. The case has been transferred to the District and Sessions Court in Mirpurkhas.
NATIONALSindh Police has entered into an agreement with OMI Hospital to provide discounted medical treatment to police personnel and their families. The package includes reduced rates for OPD, emergency services, lab tests and medicines.
BusinessThe Islamabad High Court has vacated its stay order in the ZTBL tax case, allowing the FBR to proceed with recovery of billions of rupees. The court said such petitions became ineffective after the Tax Amendment Act 2026 came into force.
EnvironmentA large number of Eurasian griffon vultures have been spotted in Rahim Yar Khan, a rare development in Punjab. Wildlife officials say conservation steps may be helping the species recover locally.
WorldVenezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says she has “no regrets” about symbolically giving her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump. She also said she is coordinating with Washington on plans to return to Venezuela.
NATIONALA Karachi policeman was killed after an alleged smugglers’ vehicle hit him during checking in Gulshan-i-Maymar, police said. In separate incidents, two women also died in traffic accidents involving heavy vehicles in the city.
NATIONALA 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Karachi and nearby areas on Saturday, with the epicentre located northwest of Malir, the NSMC said. No casualties or damage were immediately reported.
WorldThe foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt met in Antalya to discuss regional developments and reaffirm support for dialogue and diplomacy. Egypt also said the four countries were coordinating efforts to prevent renewed escalation.
WorldTurkey’s energy minister says the country’s gas import contract with Iran will expire in July and no extension talks are under way yet. He said Ankara may still need Iranian gas for supply security and is also seeking to diversify imports.
SportsLahore Qalandars won the toss and elected to bat first against Rawalpindiz in the 27th PSL match at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on Saturday. The source report described the item as a developing story.
WorldThe White House said its meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was productive and constructive, marking a softer tone after earlier disputes. The AI company remains in court battles with the Trump administration over government actions.
WorldUS President Donald Trump said a review of UFO-related government material uncovered ‘many very interesting documents’ and that the first releases would begin soon. He made the remarks at an event hosted by Turning Point USA.
