SportsPortugal moved into the World Cup last 16 after Goncalo Ramos scored in stoppage time to beat Croatia in Toronto. Cristiano Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot before Josko Gvardiol had a late Croatian goal ruled out for offside.
NATIONALDespite a fall in registered murder cases in Khanewal during the first half of 2026, several high-profile killings remain unresolved. The cases have intensified concern over law and order and the pace of police investigations.
PoliticsJailed PTI leaders, including Dr Yasmin Rashid and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, have urged the party to contest the upcoming AJK elections. In a letter sent through legal counsel, they called for PTI-backed candidates to remain in the race.
NATIONALAuthorities have heightened security across Quetta after a credible threat alert, with police, FC and other personnel deployed at key locations. The Quetta-Karachi highway has reopened, but screening remains in place.
NATIONALSecurity forces and the Bomb Disposal Unit foiled two sabotage attempts in Bannu after attackers targeted a girls' school and a key bridge. Investigations and search operations are under way.
BusinessPakistan's exports fell to $30.1 billion in FY2025-26, missing the official target by $5.2 billion as imports rose to $69.6 billion. The shortfall pushed the trade deficit higher and renewed concern over external sector pressures.
WorldSouthern France is battling multiple wildfires after a recent heatwave left vegetation dry and conditions dangerous. Authorities said more than 1,200 hectares burned in a day, while thousands were evacuated in affected areas.
WorldGoogle has lost its final appeal against a 4.1 billion euro EU antitrust fine over Android. The court upheld findings that the company abused its market position through its mobile business practices.
WorldIndia and Japan have agreed to widen cooperation in AI, critical metals, energy and defence after talks between Narendra Modi and Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi. The two sides also adopted a joint roadmap on economic security.
NATIONALPolice in Lahore say two foreign women were rescued within hours of an emergency complaint and four suspects were arrested. A case has been registered over allegations of abduction, sexual assault and ransom demands.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal seeking to turn Tahreen Ilyas’s life sentence into a death penalty after presidential remission had already been granted. The bench said any such enhancement would require a clear legal basis.
WorldA security guard was rescued alive from a collapsed mall in Venezuela nearly eight days after twin earthquakes devastated the country’s northern coast. The disaster has killed 2,295 people, while thousands remain missing.
