EducationTeachers at Federal Urdu University have ended their exam boycott in the interest of students after the HEC formed an inquiry committee. However, they said their protest against the vice chancellor will continue until their demands are met.
SportsCoco Gauff has backed the decision to move the WTA Finals from Riyadh to Indian Wells, saying she is happy to see the event return to the United States. She also said the tournament needs a more settled long-term home.
CITYThe Rawalpindi Ring Road has again missed its scheduled opening and is now expected to be inaugurated in the second week of July. Officials say the project cost has risen to Rs47 billion.
CITYPolice registered cases in Rawalpindi after three minors were allegedly sexually assaulted in separate incidents. Two girls were found to be pregnant, while a 12-year-old boy informed his father of the alleged assault.
SportsSpain advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in Los Angeles. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added the third as Spain set up a tie with either Portugal or Croatia.
NATIONALPunjab has ordered an immediate safety audit of school buildings in densely populated areas after a building collapse at a private school in Lahore killed an eight-year-old boy. The directive came as survivors of the recent Kahna tuition centre tragedy recounted the disaster.
PoliticsPTI has announced it will not participate in the upcoming AJK elections, citing unrest and a lack of conditions for a credible electoral process. Separately, the AJK Supreme Court deferred hearing in a case linked to the party’s provisional registration.
NATIONALPakistan said indirect Iran-US talks in Doha made positive progress and that Islamabad could host a future round. The Foreign Office also commented on the Indus Waters Treaty and security concerns involving Afghanistan.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has ruled that WhatsApp group creators, admins and ordinary members cannot automatically be held criminally liable for messages posted by others. But it refused bail to an accused after citing technical evidence linking his phone to the alleged material.
WorldA Dublin court has remanded a 41-year-old man in custody after he was charged in connection with a petrol bomb attack on the Faizan E Madinah Mosque. The Irish Muslim Council condemned the incident and called for a full investigation.
LAHORELahore police say they rescued two foreign women within hours of an emergency complaint and arrested four suspects. The case includes allegations of abduction, ransom demands and sexual assault.
PESHAWARSecurity forces foiled two attempts to destroy a girls’ school and a bridge in Bannu on Thursday. Officials said investigations were underway and search operations had been intensified.
