CLIMATE CHANGEIRADA has launched Climate Sangat in Islamabad, a web portal aimed at improving access to reliable climate information. The platform was introduced during a consultation attended by journalists, academics, fact-checkers and civil society representatives.
SportsAsia sent a record nine teams to the FIFA World Cup, but most exited early, according to a Dawn analysis. The report highlighted poor results, resignations and growing calls for reform across Asian football.
NATIONALThe KP cabinet has approved Rs5.499 billion for 6,900 additional verified displaced families from Tirah, along with food support payments. It also cleared legal, health, education and administrative measures, and reviewed complaints about the recruitment of 2,400 doctors.
EducationStudents of Postgraduate Degree College Landi Kotal protested against delayed semester exams and briefly blocked the Peshawar-Torkham Highway. They warned of taking their protest to the chief minister’s secretariat if no schedule is issued within two days.
WorldDonald Trump said a possible Doha meeting with Iran this week may or may not be important, while Tehran insisted no direct talks with Washington were scheduled. The uncertainty comes as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to test a fragile ceasefire.
HEALTHMedical teaching institutions outside Peshawar say the proposed budget increase is insufficient to cover sharp rises in the cost of medicines, reagents and equipment. Officials say larger allocations are needed to improve diagnostics and reduce pressure on Peshawar hospitals.
NATIONALInformation Minister Attaullah Tarar has criticised the use of the term ‘militants’ for those behind the Karachi Rangers facility attack. He said the assailants should be called terrorists and referred to official claims linking one suspect to Jaamatul Ahrar.
SportsThe ICC has announced how teams will qualify for cricket’s return at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Six teams will play in each event, with the final places to be decided through rankings, ICC events and a new qualifier in 2027.
WorldAnalysts and political figures say the Israel-Lebanon framework deal may entrench a deadlock by linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah’s disarmament. They warn the terms could prolong Israel’s presence in southern Lebanon and strain Lebanon’s internal stability.
BusinessPakistan has issued an urgent tender for one LNG cargo to be delivered this week at Port Qasim as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affect energy flows. The country is seeking spot supplies to meet domestic demand amid continued regional tensions.
NATIONALA Senate sub-committee has sought a 20-year record of tobacco tax collection after the FBR failed to provide requested data. The panel also ordered an FIA probe in the Badshah Wazir case and reviewed narcotics-related enforcement matters.
SportsCanada reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time after a 1-0 stoppage-time win over South Africa in Los Angeles. Stephen Eustaquio scored the decisive goal in the opening knockout-round match.
