WorldRussian forces are pressing towards Kostiantynivka, a key city in Ukraine’s eastern defensive belt, as fighting reaches its outskirts. Ukrainian commanders say the city still holds, but analysts warn the pressure is steadily increasing.
PoliticsThe AJK Supreme Court has suspended, until July 2, a high court order that had granted PTI interim relief in its dispute with the Election Commission over party registration. The case stems from the commission’s rejection of PTI’s registration application on May 16.
WorldPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkiye should be included in all European defence and security initiatives ahead of the Nato summit in Ankara. He also urged allies to remove barriers to defence trade within the alliance.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has dismissed contempt petitions by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi after signed powers of attorney were produced, and gave the defence two weeks to begin arguments in their £190 million case appeals. In a separate matter, the court also removed registrar objections to pleas over
A salon owner covered a client’s face with shredded cucumber, grated potato and heavy beetroot in a viral “salad facial.” The article breaks down claims about glowing skin, dark circles and pink lips.
Fiza Ali and Ejaz Khan’s romantic reel goes viral again—only for Yasir Nawaz and Danish Nawaz to recreate the scene. Fans joke Ejaz does most of the heavy lifting as a parody trend grows.
Dananeer Mobeen shared that a flat tyre led her to joke about giving up independence. The post triggered online debate on whether needing help cancels independence.
Lahore Traffic Police have banned heavy motorcycles from CBD Boulevard, citing racing, wheelies, and overspeeding. Enforcement and Safe City surveillance will target violators citywide, with criminal action possible.
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo's wife and two children have died after Venezuela's twin earthquakes, his club said. Authorities say nearly 1,500 people have been killed and tens of thousands remain unaccounted for.
Malaysia has extended the MH370 search deal with Ocean Infinity until June 30, 2027, while retaining the no find, no fee arrangement. The move comes more than a decade after the aircraft vanished with 239 people on board.
NATIONALPakistan on Monday summoned the Afghan chargé d’affaires and issued a strong demarche over the Karachi Rangers camp attack. The military says three security personnel were martyred and one arrested attacker is an Afghan national.
WorldSouth Korea is stepping up investment in semiconductor plants and AI data centres as it seeks to capitalise on booming demand for AI chips. Analysts say the surge offers Seoul a chance to strengthen its position against competitors including China.
