NATIONALAt least nine people were killed and 23 injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past 48 hours, the PDMA said. The NDMA has also warned of flash floods, landslides and GLOF risks from July 1 to 4.
WorldCanada hopes to announce about 10 founding members for a proposed global defence bank at next week's NATO summit in Turkiye. Officials say capital commitments remain the main hurdle as allies weigh whether to join.
PoliticsPTI leader Asad Qaiser has rejected speculation about a change in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minister, saying Sohail Afridi will stay in office. He also spoke about Imran Khan’s cases, a proposed Charter of Democracy and internal party concerns.
WorldBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has asked the home secretary to review legal options for deporting Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison. A senior Pakistani official said Ahmed is stateless and not a Pakistani national.
KARACHIActivists at a Karachi discussion called for an end to manual sanitation work after three workers died in Usmanabad in 2025. Speakers urged legal, technological and policy steps to replace the practice and protect workers.
WorldJapan’s tighter business visa rules are raising concern among foreign entrepreneurs, including restaurant owners who say they may be forced to leave. The changes come amid a broader push by the government to strengthen controls on foreign nationals.
WorldNine Buddhist monks were killed in Thailand after an 11-year-old boy drove a pickup truck into a religious procession in Mukdahan province. Police said the child had taken his parents’ vehicle without permission.
WorldRussia launched 74 missiles and 496 drones at Ukraine overnight, with Kyiv bearing the brunt of the attack. Officials said at least 18 people were killed and more than 90 wounded across the capital.
KARACHIOfficial data and police figures show stolen and fake-plated vehicles are a growing concern in Karachi. Authorities say such vehicles pose risks for crime prevention and traffic enforcement.
SportsYemen’s National League has resumed for the first time since 2014 as a 2022 truce continues to hold. Players, officials and commentators say football’s return offers a message of hope in a country scarred by war.
SportsPakistan head coach Mike Hesson has supported the new central contracts system, saying it will help players focus on their strongest formats. He also outlined preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup and praised several emerging and established players.
SportsJannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday, while Mirra Andreeva was knocked out by Barbora Krejcikova. Novak Djokovic was due in action later against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
