BusinessPetroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik met Shandong Xinxu Group chairman Hou Jianxin to discuss energy investment in Pakistan. The Chinese company proposed cooperation in oil and gas, refinery upgrades, manufacturing and offshore exploration.
NATIONALPakistan told the UN Security Council it has stepped up diplomatic engagement to support follow-up on the Islamabad MoU between Iran and the US. Islamabad also renewed its call for diplomacy and condemned attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.
WorldA bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus killed at least six people and wounded 22 others on Thursday. Syrian officials said the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device.
HEALTHThe Sindh High Court has ordered the provincial government to submit a report on allegations that reused syringes at a Karachi hospital infected children with HIV. Affected families also protested outside court, seeking justice and treatment.
CITYOfficial data shows large numbers of stolen and fake-plated vehicles are operating in Karachi, raising concerns over crime and traffic enforcement. Traffic police say a crackdown will begin within a week.
EntertainmentNetflix says its new reality series Wonka’s The Golden Ticket will feature an AI-generated version of Gene Wilder’s voice. The show, made with the Roald Dahl Story Company and Wilder’s estate, is due to premiere on September 23.
CITYKarachi’s industrial zone associations have started executing a Rs9.281 billion development grant for the rehabilitation and upgradation of major industrial estates. The oversight committee reviewed progress on Thursday under Mayor Murtaza Wahab.
CITYBlocked drains across Hyderabad, Latifabad and Qasimabad have raised fears of urban flooding as the monsoon season begins. Residents and social welfare workers say key civic agencies have not carried out comprehensive pre-monsoon cleaning.
LocalHeavy rain and thunderstorms hit Murree on Thursday, flooding roads, disrupting traffic and affecting electricity supply in several areas. Authorities urged tourists and residents to stay away from rivers and canals.
CITYRawalpindi Division has made fire extinguishers and emergency exit doors mandatory on public transport after fatal vehicle fires in Murree. Inspection teams will begin roadside checks from Monday, June 29.
CITYWater supply has been suspended in four union councils of Lyari Town after a leak in a 24-inch transmission line, KWSC said. Repairs are under way and restoration is expected in phases within 36 to 48 hours.
NATIONALThe Sindh government has decided to turn I Work for Sindh into a permanent employment programme. Officials say the digital platform will be expanded to improve youth access to jobs, skills support and career guidance.
