CITYA peace march outside the Karachi Press Club called for global harmony, diplomatic solutions to conflicts and stronger protection of human rights. Participants said lasting peace was essential for development and prosperity.
CITYResidents along Sargodha Road say the raised level of a new dual carriageway has left homes and public offices vulnerable to flooding. Officials gave differing accounts on whether NESPAK was involved in the project’s design.
CITYConsumers in Lahore continued to face food prices above official rates this week, with poultry, vegetables and fruit selling significantly higher in retail markets. The gap between notified and market prices remained widespread across the city.
Arts & CultureAn exhibition titled New Cadence has opened at Gallery 6 in Islamabad, featuring 14 emerging Pakistani artists selected from the National Biennial Arjumand Painting Award 2025. The show spans multiple genres and explores themes including memory, women’s experiences, poverty and climate change.
NATIONALPrices of vegetables, fruits and essential commodities have not declined despite lower petrol and diesel rates. The administration’s reduced transport fare announcement also failed to provide relief in markets.
WorldViktor Orban conceded defeat in Hungary’s parliamentary election after official results showed Peter Magyar’s party on course for a two-thirds majority. The closely watched vote drew record turnout and sharp debate over foreign influence, Ukraine and the EU.
WorldDutch designer Jeanne Hermans has built an international following for her handmade gloves, worn by stars including Cher, Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus. She says celebrity exposure raises profile, but does not always bring immediate sales.
NewsSpring has brought a fresh wave of tourists to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s hill stations, with social media helping boost the visibility of destinations from Galiyat to Swat. The increase in visitors has supported local livelihoods but also raised concerns over accommodation costs in some areas.
CITYTwo residential buildings collapsed in Murree’s Darya Gali after a landslide triggered by heavy rain. The buildings had been evacuated earlier, and no casualties were reported.
CITYMarkets in Rawalpindi briefly reopened after Iran-US ceasefire talks before police again ordered closures, prompting protests from trader bodies. Traders said mixed instructions from the administration and police caused confusion and losses.
CITYEncroachments in Islamabad’s I-8 Markaz have sparked concern among residents and traders, who say illegal occupation is affecting the area’s appearance. The CDA says a citywide operation against encroachments will begin this month.
NATIONALKarachi’s National Institute of Child Health is operating with 800 vacant posts, according to hospital officials. Staff shortages, delayed surgeries and broken equipment are adding to pressure on the province’s largest children’s hospital.
