NATIONALThe Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has started implementing a Rs50 billion rural economic transformation project aimed at supporting 850,000 people. The initiative focuses on agriculture, livestock, market access and youth entrepreneurship.
CITYSindh has formed a high-level committee to implement the Gul Plaza fire inquiry report after the judicial commission identified major safety and emergency response failures. In a separate meeting, the province also reported progress in polio surveillance.
CITYA 21-year-old medical student died in a suspected suicide in Mirpurkhas, with her family alleging harassment and blackmail by a teacher and fellow students. Police have formed a three-member committee to investigate the case within 10 days.
CITYA protest was held at Karachi’s Numaish Chowrangi against Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Speakers said the attacks continued despite a recent Iran-US ceasefire and called for a comprehensive truce across all fronts.
CITYPDP leaders in Karachi have condemned prolonged gas load-shedding, saying residents face 15 to 16 hours of outages daily. They said higher bills and limited supply are worsening hardship for households.
HEALTHSindh has reported 14 monkeypox cases this year, including 12 in Khairpur and two in Karachi, with five deaths recorded. Authorities say emergency measures, isolation units and testing arrangements are in place to contain the outbreak.
WorldMelania Trump has denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and rejected claims linking her to him. In rare White House remarks, she also said Epstein did not introduce her to Donald Trump.
NATIONALKarachi’s first annual matric examinations for classes nine and ten begin on Friday at 520 centres, with over 380,000 students expected to appear. Authorities have set up paper distribution hubs and imposed measures to curb interference and cheating.
NATIONALGilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah met Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan to discuss the proposed MNJ motorway project. The minister said the route would offer an alternative to the KKH and shorten travel by 100 kilometres.
EntertainmentActor Alizeh Shah has alleged inappropriate behaviour by a co-actor during a recent project, sharing her account in Instagram posts. She said the actor’s remarks became offensive and described an incident during filming that left her uncomfortable.
EntertainmentThe Cannes Film Festival has announced a 79th edition line-up centred on auteur cinema, with 21 films competing for the Palme d'Or. Festival director Thierry Fremaux said Hollywood's reduced presence reflects a transitional period in the US film industry.
EntertainmentAwkward moments at the Los Angeles premiere of Euphoria season three have renewed speculation about tensions involving Zendaya, Sam Levinson and Sydney Sweeney. Neither side has publicly addressed the latest scrutiny.
