BusinessThe FBR is considering a shift from monthly tax targets to an annual performance evaluation system for field offices. The proposal is part of a broader tax administration overhaul following changes introduced through the Finance Act 2026-27.
SportsYoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta to reach the World Cup last 32 for the first time. The historic win set up a knockout meeting with England.
SportsColombia and Portugal reached the World Cup last 32 after an entertaining 0-0 draw in Miami. Colombia finished top of Group K and will face Ghana, while Portugal take on Croatia.
NATIONALA report by the Auditor General of Pakistan has flagged widespread irregularities across federal bodies, with the interior ministry recording the highest number of audit objections. The findings include unrecovered fees, missing treasury deposits and procurement concerns.
WorldIsraeli strikes hit southern Lebanon on Saturday, a day after Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement in Washington. Hezbollah rejected the accord, while European and regional leaders welcomed it.
WorldIran and the UAE will resume direct flights from July 1 after aviation authorities in both countries approved the route. An Iranian official also said cargo clearance from Jebel Ali Port to Iran has restarted.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has said lower courts should consider current economic realities when deciding property disputes. It also ruled that a buyer who misses the agreed payment deadline cannot seek specific performance of a sale agreement.
NATIONALJI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has held talks with PTI, Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to help ease the AJK crisis. He urged dialogue, restraint and restoration of essential supplies amid growing concern over the situation.
CITYMohammad Hashim Noorzai, owner of Kabul Jan Restaurant, was shot dead on Quetta’s Kuchlak Bypass, police said. His family and local residents later blocked the National Highway in protest.
SportsPakistan ended their FIH Pro League 2026 campaign without a win after suffering a 7-0 defeat to England in London. The Green Shirts lost all 16 matches and finished bottom of the standings.
WorldBritain says it will introduce broader refugee sponsorship routes, including community-backed and employer-backed pathways. The new system is set to begin later this year, with first arrivals under the community route expected in autumn 2027.
SportsMarcelo Bielsa’s World Cup campaign with Uruguay ended in a group-stage exit, but his standing as one of football’s most influential coaches remains intact. His tactical ideas helped shape the modern game and inspired a generation of managers.
