NATIONALA cloudburst in Diamer's Thor Valley triggered flash floods that swept away homes, crops, bridges and vehicles. The disaster came as NDMA and PMD warned of heightened Glof, flash flood and landslide risks across northern regions.
NATIONALThe government’s decision to keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged has drawn criticism from opposition figures and JUI-F. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik says any relief will be passed on within Pakistan’s international obligations.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has ruled that citizens cannot be kept on the Passport Control List without due legal process. It ordered the immediate removal of petitioner Zain Atiq’s name, saying no lawful basis existed for his continued inclusion.
NATIONALA petition has been filed in the Federal Shariat Court against provisions of the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Ordinance, 2026. The plea challenges the ordinance’s minimum marriage age of 18 as unconstitutional and contrary to Islamic injunctions.
WorldDonald Trump has revealed a commemorative US passport design for the country’s 250th anniversary featuring his own image. The limited-edition document is due from July 6.
PoliticsSenior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the province was advancing under Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision and defended the government’s record on press freedom and reforms. He also cited AI-based media monitoring and journalist protection measures.
WorldIsraeli prosecutors have charged six people, including on terrorism-related counts, over a settler attack on Deir Dibwan in the occupied West Bank. Police said the assault included arson, damage to a mosque and attacks on homes and vehicles.
WorldGermany may reintroduce military conscription if a new volunteer recruitment model fails to meet troop targets. A senior lawmaker said Berlin must decide by July 31 next year whether the system is working.
NATIONALTobacco growers in Swabi have opposed a planned move to abolish the weighted average price mechanism, saying farmers were not consulted and official profit figures were misleading. They urged the federal government to conduct an independent survey before changing tobacco laws.
NATIONALAn LPG shortage and high market prices have slowed Hyderabad’s traditional bangle industry, with factory output backing up as home-based workers struggle to finish products. Industry representatives say only about 25pc of supplies are reaching the market.
NATIONALThe Sukkur Municipal Corporation has passed a Rs13.95 billion budget for FY2026-27 with a projected surplus of Rs1.28 billion. Mayor Arsalan Islam Shaikh said funds have been set aside for ongoing and new development projects across the city.
NATIONALHundreds of thousands of mourners observed Yaum-e-Ashur across Sindh with processions and majalis held under extensive security. Major gatherings took place in Hyderabad, Rohri, Larkana, Mirpurkhas and Benazirabad.
