News Desk

NATIONAL

Police said 44 suspects were arrested in operations conducted from June 22 to June 28. Seized items included weapons, gutka, mainpuri, liquor, ice and charas.

CITY

KMC employees and pensioners protested outside the civic body’s headquarters in Karachi over unpaid salary increments and unimplemented pension raises. Union leaders warned of court action and wider demonstrations if the demands are not met.

HEALTH

Jinnah Sindh Medical University held an anti-tobacco and anti-drug awareness session in Karachi on Monday. The university said the event was part of its wider campaign as adult tobacco use in Pakistan stands at 22.7 million.

CITY

Red Line BRT piling work damaged a 55-inch water main near Karachi’s old vegetable market, disrupting supply to several areas. KWSC officials said repairs were under way and restoration was expected within 48 hours.

CITY

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says 500 electric buses and double-decker buses will soon operate in Karachi. He also says over Rs100 billion has been allocated for the city in the 2026-27 budget.

Sports

West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs in the first Test in Antigua. Kemar Roach took 4 for 51 and became the fifth West Indian to reach 300 Test wickets.

Politics

Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas has filed a privilege motion against Bhara Kahu SHO Naeemul Hassan over alleged rude conduct at a checkpoint. The move follows Monday’s blocking of an opposition delegation heading to AJK.

NATIONAL

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Iran in early July to attend the funeral prayers of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He is also likely to travel to Turkiye after the Iran visit.

NATIONAL

BYC workers and supporters protested in Quetta against life imprisonment awarded to Dr Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shahjee. The demonstration on Sariab Road included road blockades, burning tyres and anti-government slogans.

NATIONAL

PTI leader Asad Qaiser says Balochistan must be given its constitutional rights and warns that denial of basic rights will worsen the province’s crisis. He also raised concerns over security, unemployment and the closure of border trade routes.

NATIONAL

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti says all available resources are being used to assist families affected by the earthquake in Kingri, Musakhel. He says damage assessment, relief distribution and a comprehensive loss survey are under way.

NATIONAL

Business and transport activity began returning in Muzaffarabad on Monday after traders and transporters ended a weeks-long shutdown. Traders said recovery remained incomplete due to internet outages, banking disruptions and fuel shortages.