NATIONALPakistan has reiterated at the UN that the Security Council veto should be abolished or tightly restricted and opposed any expansion of permanent membership. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad also proposed steps to raise the political cost of using the veto.
WorldIAEA chief Rafael Grossi says North Korea is showing a serious increase in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, citing expanded activity at Yongbyon and other facilities.
NATIONALA police constable was martyred after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a polio team in Dera Murad Jamali, police said. Officials said the vaccination campaign in Nasirabad district would continue despite the attack.
NATIONALThe government has apologised for higher-than-announced load management, attributing it to a drop in hydropower generation caused by lower water releases from dams. The Power Division said the situation may improve with increased water releases and better RLNG availability.
BusinessThe PSX extended its rally on Wednesday, with the KSE-100 Index rising 4,712.63 points by 12:34pm. Investors cited Saudi Arabia’s additional $3 billion deposit support, easing regional tensions and strong corporate earnings.
NATIONALThe federal government has announced a subsidy programme for farmers owning less than 12 acres to ease the effects of the global energy crisis. Eligible growers can apply through the Pakistan Asaan Khidmat app and receive Rs1,500 per acre.
WorldA report says Iran’s underground military infrastructure has played a key role in sustaining strategic capacity during the recent Gulf conflict. It highlights Qeshm Island, the Strait of Hormuz and buried networks tied to logistics, production and deterrence.
WorldAn Indian national has been charged in Australia over the alleged sexual assault of a woman on a flight from Singapore to Perth. The 52-year-old was remanded in custody and is due to appear in court on Friday.
WorldIran used a Chinese surveillance satellite to monitor US military sites across the Middle East during the recent conflict, according to a Financial Times report cited by Reuters. Reuters said it could not independently verify the claims.
TechnologyTikTok said it removed 22,990,460 videos in Pakistan in October-December 2025 for violating community guidelines. The platform said 99.9pc were removed proactively and 98.4pc were taken down within 24 hours.
WorldUS President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Pope Leo after the pontiff warned against “majoritarian tyranny” and condemned the war on Iran. Trump said “for Iran to have a Nuclear Bomb is absolutely unacceptable.”
CITYThe BRT Red Line project on University Road has faced fresh delays, with major work on Lot 2 slowed by a dispute between the contractor and the Sindh government. Officials have also raised concerns over the contractor’s performance as the project remains unfinished
