PoliticsThe Sindh Assembly’s budget debate continued for a sixth day as government and opposition lawmakers traded sharp criticism over the PPP’s performance. The session was adjourned till 10am on Sunday.
HEALTHHealth Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal says Pakistan will introduce a barcode system for all medicines within 60 days. He says the move is intended to improve traceability and curb counterfeit and substandard drugs.
NATIONALA Pakistani fisherman who died in an Indian jail after years in custody was buried in Karachi on Saturday. Community representatives said around 80 fishermen from Sindh remain imprisoned in India.
NATIONALA Karachi court order led to the exhumation of 18-year-old Misbah’s body in a Surjani Town death case. Forensic samples have been collected, while the family says threats had earlier prevented a postmortem.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has reaffirmed that acquittal orders should be interfered with only in exceptional cases. In a judgment by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, the court said acquittal carries a double presumption of innocence.
BusinessThe federal government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel while keeping their prices unchanged for another week. Kerosene and commercial jet fuel prices, however, have been reduced.
SportsJude Bellingham scored and assisted Harry Kane as England beat Panama 2-0 to finish top of Group L. The win sent Thomas Tuchel's side into the knockout stage as group winners.
SportsNikola Vlasic’s 83rd-minute header gave Croatia a 2-1 win over Ghana and second place in World Cup Group ‘L’. Ghana still progressed after already securing qualification before the match.
BusinessAn audit report has identified Rs11.25bn in irregularities at Pakistan Railways for 2024-25 and highlighted weaknesses in financial controls and procurement. The organisation posted a net loss of Rs61.19bn during the year.
BusinessIndustry representatives say smuggled Iranian diesel is eroding local fuel sales and putting pressure on Pakistani refineries. They say illegal inflows remained significant in May and June despite falling domestic diesel prices.
NATIONALChief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court Aminuddin Khan represented Pakistan at the 14th St Petersburg International Legal Forum in Russia. He also held bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening judicial cooperation and legal collaboration.
NATIONALThree people were critically injured in an accidental blast involving mining explosives in Khanuzai on Saturday, police said. The victims were shifted to Quetta after receiving initial treatment nearby.
