CITYTwo policemen were injured after residents protested a CDA anti-encroachment drive in Islamabad’s Noorpur Shahan area. Protesters torched two CDA vehicles and authorities used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
SportsWisden has criticised what it called Indian political interference in world cricket, describing the sport’s governance as increasingly Orwellian. The almanack’s editor linked the issue to ICC leadership, the Asia Cup and wider regional tensions.
WorldA former student opened fire at his former high school in Turkiye’s Sanliurfa province, wounding 16 people before killing himself, officials said. Governor Hasan Sildak said students were evacuated and a full investigation would be carried out.
SportsThe PCB has declared Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani ineligible for the next two PSL editions after he withdrew from PSL 2026 and joined IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye as Pakistan intensifies diplomatic outreach amid regional tensions. The trip is expected to include talks on bilateral ties, the Strait of Hormuz and US-Iran negotiations.
EntertainmentMahira Khan and Faisal Kapadia were among the Pakistani public figures attending the Pakistan Conference at Harvard University. Social media posts from the event highlighted their participation in the annual gathering.
WorldChinese President Xi Jinping presented a four-point proposal on Middle East peace and stability during talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing. In a separate meeting, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez opposed a new Cold War and supply chain decoupling.
WorldDozens of protesters were detained in New York City during demonstrations against US arms sales to Israel and US military support. Jewish Voice for Peace said around 90 people were held, including Chelsea Manning.
BusinessPakistan’s designer lawn sector appears to be slowing after years of rapid growth. A report says weaker consumer spending, market saturation and changing shopping habits are reshaping the once-hyped segment.
WorldUS prosecutors say a 20-year-old man accused of attacking Sam Altman’s home and OpenAI headquarters was trying to kill the OpenAI chief. Authorities said he carried kerosene, a lighter and an anti-AI document when police detained him.
WorldElectric vehicle sales are rising across Southeast Asia as fuel prices surge following the Middle East war. Vietnam’s VinFast and Chinese brands such as BYD are seeing stronger demand as buyers seek lower running costs.
WorldNorth Korea said it tested strategic cruise and anti-ship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon during operational trials. KCNA said Kim Jong Un observed the launch and was briefed on plans for two more destroyers under construction.
