BusinessHaroon Akhtar Khan said the government is prioritising MSME growth through reforms, financing support and a new Rs30 billion development fund. He said the sector contributes nearly 40% of GDP and supports more than 80% of the non-agricultural workforce.
NATIONALFour policemen were injured in a roadside blast in Mastung on Saturday, police said. Separate incidents in Balochistan included an accidental explosion near Khanuzai, a deadly firing incident in Dasht, and a vehicle overturning on Musa Khail Road.
SportsPakistan women closed their T20 World Cup campaign with a 37-run win over the Netherlands in Bristol, powered by Gull Feroza’s unbeaten 63. Ireland also stunned West Indies, while Sri Lanka beat Scotland to stay in semi-final contention.
SportsCanada and South Africa face each other on Sunday in the first round-of-32 match at the World Cup, with both nations making their first knockout-stage appearance. Canada have injury concerns, while South Africa regain Teboho Mokoena but remain without Themba Zwane.
HEALTHHealth experts in Peshawar say poor awareness of organ donation is forcing most kidney patients to remain on dialysis, with only a small fraction receiving transplants. Officials say a deceased donor programme is being promoted to help bridge the gap.
NATIONALGovernor Faisal Karim Kundi has called for joint political efforts to secure Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s NFC share and address the province’s security and governance challenges. Police also reported two separate deadly shooting incidents in Charsadda.
NATIONALKhyber Pakhtunkhwa lawmakers from the tribal districts and Malakand division have rejected the federal government’s plan to impose taxes and warned of protests. Political leaders and traders in Bajaur also demanded immediate withdrawal of the decision.
CITYThe Rawalpindi Ring Road is expected to be ready in the first week of July, with major construction now complete, officials say. Final finishing work is under way before the Punjab government sets an inauguration date.
WorldBolivia has ended its 15-year dollar peg and adopted a flexible exchange-rate system. The move comes amid dollar shortages, weak reserves and talks with the IMF for at least $2.5 billion in financing.
WorldA California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction but vacated his 16-year sentence and ordered resentencing. The full ruling was not immediately available.
BusinessThe glass industry has asked the National Tariff Commission to review its use of a 10% profit assumption in the soda ash anti-dumping case. APGMA says the commission has historically applied a 5% benchmark in comparable investigations.
BusinessPakistan’s retail digital payments rose to 3.7 billion transactions in January-March 2026, according to the SBP. The central bank said mobile apps, wallets and Raast continued to drive growth in digital transactions.
