NATIONALThe Supreme Court has ruled that jewellery and bridal gifts given to a woman for her personal use at marriage are her exclusive property. It said family courts can order recovery if a husband or in-laws unlawfully retain such items.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the restructuring of the food security ministry and called for early finalisation of a National Agriculture Policy with provincial consultation. He also directed the formation of a monthly agriculture apex forum and a nationwide loan awareness campaign.
WorldJKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik has been named in a 737-page charge sheet in the 1990 murder case of nurse Sarla Bhat in Srinagar. The case was reopened after being transferred to India’s State Investigation Agency in 2024.
WorldOil prices slipped on Tuesday and were set for a monthly decline as markets watched uncertainty over possible US-Iran talks in Doha. Investors also tracked Strait of Hormuz shipping flows and signs of demand from China.
WorldA viral claim that Spain has barred people from setting home air conditioners below 27°C during the current heatwave is false. The restriction cited online applied in 2022 to public buildings and shops, not private households.
NATIONALPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed Pera to strengthen its public complaints portal and make digital requisition mandatory for operations. The orders come amid corruption complaints and a wider review of the authority’s functioning.
BusinessThe government has notified a new account head for a petroleum price stabilisation fund after a federal cabinet decision earlier this month. The mechanism is intended to help cushion consumers from sudden fuel price shocks.
WorldA new study says humans and great apes share a similar rhythmic pattern in laughter. Researchers say the shared trait may go back to a common ancestor that lived about 15 million years ago.
WorldNew Delhi has approved a new EV policy offering $1,060 to motorists who scrap older cars and buy electric vehicles. The plan also includes tax exemptions, two-wheeler subsidies and funding for charging infrastructure.
TechnologyWhatsApp says users will soon be able to choose unique usernames instead of sharing phone numbers. Meta says the feature will roll out globally over the coming months.
CITYTwo minor sisters were killed and their cousin injured when a house boundary wall collapsed in Alipur tehsil of Muzaffargarh on Monday. The injured child was reported to be in stable condition.
WorldThe US Supreme Court has blocked, for now, President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. In a separate ruling, it upheld Trump’s dismissal of an FTC member and broadened presidential power over other agencies.
