EducationBSEK has delayed Karachi’s Matric Science results by two days after ordering a special review of an unusually high number of A-1 and A grades. The board says experienced teachers are rechecking compiled results against award sheets and answer scripts.
KARACHIThousands joined a rally in Karachi on Wednesday to mark Burhan Wani’s 10th death anniversary and express solidarity with Kashmiris. The march was organised by the APHC’s AJK and Pakistan chapter.
NATIONALThe Sindh Assembly’s PAC has been told RBOD-II is no longer feasible after more than Rs40 billion was spent on the stalled drainage project. Officials said completing it would now require another Rs300 billion.
NATIONALPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a new housing safety loan scheme under Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar. The programme will offer interest-free loans for repairing unsafe homes and building additional storeys.
SportsThe World Cup quarter-finals begin on Thursday in the United States, with eight teams still in contention. France face Morocco, Spain meet Belgium, England take on Norway and Argentina play Switzerland.
SportsEngland beat India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge after bowling the tourists out for 76 in under 12 overs. The defeat was India’s heaviest by runs in T20 internationals and put England 2-0 up in the series.
SportsNovak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest quarter-final in the tournament's history. He will face defending champion Jannik Sinner for a place in the final.
SportsEgypt’s football federation has asked FIFA to investigate the refereeing team from its 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina and remove the officials from the tournament. The complaint focuses on a disallowed goal and a penalty appeal.
SportsWest Indies secured a home Test series win over Sri Lanka after the second Test in Antigua ended in a rain-hit draw. The hosts took the two-match series 1-0 after their innings victory in the opener.
WorldA Berlin court has sentenced a German palliative care doctor to life in prison for murdering 15 patients during home visits. Prosecutors say he is also suspected in more than 70 other deaths.
WorldUS authorities have charged jailed Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi and associate Satinderjeet Singh over the 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The indictment does not allege any role by the Indian government.
SportsThe ICC has sought an explanation from the ECB over the release of footage showing Ben Stokes informing teammates of his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand. The governing body says the video may have breached dressing-room media rules.
