News Desk

Politics

PTI has issued a show-cause notice to MNA Iqbal Afridi over alleged repeated violations of party discipline. The party has asked him to submit a written reply within seven days.

World

A light aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people on the ground. Authorities said the injured were being treated and the cause was under investigation.

World

The World Bank has approved $1.1 billion in emergency financing for Bangladesh to support food security and assist vulnerable households and businesses. Part of the package will fund fertiliser imports for upcoming rice seasons.

NATIONAL

Security forces killed eight terrorists in separate intelligence-based operations in Kharan and Mastung, ISPR said. The military said weapons, IEDs and motorcycles were also recovered.

World

A severe European heatwave pushed temperatures above 40C in several countries, setting records in Germany and Denmark. Authorities issued warnings as deaths, travel disruption and pressure on health services mounted.

World

China and several Central Asian countries have signed an agreement to build a joint five-satellite constellation for disaster monitoring. The project will use remote-sensing data and AI tools to track hazards including earthquakes, pests and glacial melt.

NATIONAL

Police in Sargodha have arrested three suspects after a 14-year-old boy was allegedly beaten and buried alive after reporting an earlier rape attempt. An FIR has been registered, while police say the investigation is continuing.

World

Australia plans to double the maximum fine for platforms that fail to enforce its under-16 social media ban. The government also wants stronger powers for the eSafety regulator as studies show many teenagers are still accessing social media.

Education

A government girls school in Hyderabad has been named among the top 10 global finalists in the community collaboration category of the World’s Best School Prizes 2026. The Sindh government said the recognition reflects the school’s work with the local community and students.

Politics

PML-N has issued five more tickets for the upcoming AJK Legislative Assembly elections, including a closely watched nomination in LA-36 Jammu-III. The party has yet to decide candidates for three remaining constituencies.

NATIONAL

An audit report has questioned the record of a Rs40.414 million Unicef-linked grant for a child labour survey in Islamabad after auditors said key financial and operational documents were missing. The report also flagged irregularities involving stamp papers, market fees and a commercial bank accoun

NATIONAL

A Press Network of Pakistan survey found broad support for taxing social media influencers, alongside calls for fairness and protections for small creators. Respondents saw YouTube as the platform likely to be hit hardest.