PakWheels co-founder Suneel Munj launched a FIFA-themed signed football giveaway tied to Rs20,000 spending, but users turned it into a roast—mocking the “prize” and joking about the footballer comparisons.
Israeli content creator Tal Dooreck says Pakistan topped his travel list for food, people, nature and hospitality. He hid his Israeli/Jewish identity by traveling under the name “Talal.”
BusinessPetroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik says Pakistan is considering buying cheaper oil and gas from Iran after restrictions on Tehran were eased. He also said fuel price relief had already been passed on to consumers and more reductions could follow.
SportsDR Congo reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after beating Uzbekistan, while Iran were eliminated when Austria and Algeria drew 3-3. England, Colombia, Croatia and Argentina also completed their group-stage campaigns on Saturday.
NATIONALThe FBR has declared Taftan railway station a land customs station for imports and exports, formally integrating the border rail terminal into Pakistan’s customs network. The move is expected to support rail-based trade with Iran and improve formal cross-border commerce.
SportsLionel Messi scored off the bench as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to end the World Cup group stage with maximum points. The defending champions now move on to a last-32 clash with Cape Verde in Miami.
WorldThe World Affairs Council of Boston hosted New York Governor Kathy Hochul at a private June 22 roundtable on regional cooperation and global issues. The off-the-record event included Democratic leaders, diplomats and civic figures.
SportsThe 2026 World Cup group stage has featured emotional moments, surprise qualifiers and major exits. Mexico, the United States, Cape Verde and South Africa were among the standout stories as the tournament moved into the knockout rounds.
BusinessPVARA chief Bilal Bin Saqib told the Point Zero Forum in Zurich that Pakistan wants a role in shaping the rules of digital finance. He said developing economies should help define tokenised finance rather than adopt frameworks designed elsewhere.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has issued guidelines for courts and law enforcement agencies to improve narcotics trials, citing persistent investigative and procedural flaws. The bench also set aside life sentences in a Jacobabad case involving 26kg of narcotics.
NATIONALPolice have arrested two suspects in the rape and murder case of a teenage seminary student who went missing from Peshawar and was later found in Swat. The girl, originally from Abbottabad, died in hospital after being traced by authorities.
CITYRawalpindi police have added anti-terrorism and other serious charges in the Sidra Bibi killing case and plan to seek cancellation of bail for all 18 accused. The case is set to be moved to an anti-terrorism court next week.
