US, Iran trade barbs despite pause in negotiations; Trump mocks Khamenei funeral as Tehran vows justice against US, Israel.

FIR alleges reckless driving; authorities seal company’s office.

Names forwarded to JCP ahead of scrutiny under new rules.

Nearly 94.3m profiles registered; CM Mar­yam orders population management campaign.

Minister of state for interior says irregular migration “not merely a border issue but a global challenge”.

Animal rights activist Jude Allen says big cat had signs of tail trauma, stunted growth.

Court sends suspect to jail on judicial remand till July 13, directs jail authorities to produce him through video link at next hearing.

Another prosecutor greenlights IO to file charge sheet in court without including judicial commission’s report.

Poonch administration recommends disciplinary action against 70 more officials.

Suspect arrested after preliminary investigations; motive behind killing yet to be established, police officials say.

Petitioner argues that the persistent failure to establish these benches has created an unequal, “two-track” system of constitutional justice.

As per the project, pharmaceutical companies will have to print a barcode on the packets of medicines.

Observes revised policy will hopefully be finalised before start of admissions for next academic session.

Directs police to expedite and conclude investigations into attacks on parliamentarians in Malakand.

PPP chairman expresses sorrow over the passing of the former lawmaker.

Session focuses on analysing the Federal Budget 2026-27 from a youth perspective.

Municipal committee officials neither provided the workers with safety gear nor ensured that safety measures were being followed, heirs claim.

Two of five bodies identified; multiple bullet wounds visible on all bodies.

Committee to interview candidates before forwarding recommendations to the Judicial Commission of Pakistan.

Minister says government will no longer allow educational institutions to function outside the regulatory framework.

Performance of hospitals and districts reviewed in division-wise sessions.

PM Shehbaz, Erdogan hold bilateral talks; PM meets Turkish business leaders, attends B2B conference.

Record testimonies before Lahore judicial magistrate; one woman says they jumped out of car driven by the key suspect.

The original agreement cost for the facilitation centre was Rs1.446 billion, which has now ballooned to over Rs2.07 billion.

Farooq Sattar says party “giving a final warning” to federal govt and PM Shehbaz; Sharjeel Memon assails MQM-P’s "political blackmailing".

The initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing convenience for citizens and modernising public service delivery.

NA Secretariat says the individual allegedly obtained undue privileges and protocol, harassed citizens.

Committee formed on prime minister’s directives reviews national rainy season preparedness.

Sources say the SHO allegedly forced entry into the magistrate’s residence for recording the statements of the women.

Comparison of satellite imagery from 1990 and 2025 reveals rapid urban growth into the river’s natural floodplain.

Notes free consent, surrounding circumstances key to deciding marriage cases.

Returns the document to the investigation officer for a third time after he fails to remove defects.

PML-N announces plans to seek contempt proceedings over the nomination of Asim Sharif Butt despite official inquiries declaring his State Subject certificate invalid.

For the first time in history, all the key posts in the Rawalpindi division administration and local police have changed at the same time.

The boat capsize incident in Lake Saifullah killed six members of a family, while a 17-year-old girl is still missing.

Bankers have expressed concern that they will now have to bear costs earlier paid by the government.

Turkiye objects to NTC methodology, says 10pc profit rate inflates injury margin.

BoI minister urges cuts in energy tariffs, faster tax refunds and fewer regulatory hurdles.

Says world oil prices have fallen significantly from their post-war peak but consumers and industries have seen no tangible relief.

IT growth pushes earnings to $9.09bn in 11MFY26.

Losses incurred due to non-imposition of late payment char­ges on account of delayed payment of marking fees, report says.

PM Shehbaz, Erdogan hold bilateral talks; PM meets Turkish business leaders, attends B2B conference.

The petrol price has undergone successive downward revisions, with a cumulative reduction of about Rs109 per litre.

The sudden shutdowns result directly from the federal government’s failure to reduce the crushing 18 per cent sales tax on the cotton ginning sector in the recent federal budget.

Short-term inflation rises 13.52pc year on year for the week ending July 2.

Enforcement teams claim to have acted against profiteers.

43,559 new companies have been registered in 2025-26, a 24pc increase over the previous fiscal year.

The new tariff structure makes importing a fully assembled vehicle more economical than manufacturing one domestically.

Lower oil prices and hopes of monetary easing sustain investor confidence.

Disposes of appeals against a Sindh High Court judgment arising from a 2005 contract for the import of 50,000 metric tonnes of urea.

Decision taken unanimously by Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division; division says it cannot directly order FIA, NAB inquiry into another ministry’s projects.

Also approves a Rs4.188bn severance package to the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation and auction of 8,198 tonnes of flood-damaged wheat.

Banks will get no reward points under Sohni Dharti Remittance Programme; SBP also discontinues Telegraphic Transfer Charges Incentive Scheme.

Proceeds contract 6pc year-on-year to $30.13bn; trade gap widens 21.57pc.

Says record tax collection is the outcome of reforms, digitisation and teamwork pursued over the past two-and-a-half years to revamp the tax machinery.

Total oil sales have dipped by 1pc to 16.2m tonnes in FY26.

Select value buying has helped KSE 100 index briefly cross the 185,000 milestone in intraday trading amid persistent economic optimism.

Oil prices drop 1pc; brokerage firm says there are growing expectations of oversupply and competition for market share is pushing prices down.

stresses the need to make tax compliance easier through technology-driven solutions, greater automation, improved taxpayer services, and reduced opportunities for discretion and corruption.

The Anthropic curbs and delayed public rollout of OpenAI's latest GPT-5.6 model fuel global demand for the Chinese model.

The new rules will provide authorities with a sweeping legal framework to influence flows of capital and personnel across borders.

Tanker traffic through the strait has started to recover, with US Vice President JD Vance saying oil flows through the waterway had returned to pre-war levels.

The bank currently stands as Pakistan’s largest lender in SME, agriculture, low-cost housing, and women’s entrepreneurship.

Board chairman attributes performance to “hard work and unwavering dedication” of its workforce.

Industry source says at least 60,000 metric tons of petrol have been dispatched from India to Russia; Kazakhstan agrees to supply 50,000 tons of vehicle fuel.

Committee expresses concern over delay in development of Larkana Special Economic Zone development.

The merged telecom company is now a wholly owned subsidiary of PTCL and will operate as Pak Telecom Mobile Limited.

WB report notes NFC’s horizontal distribution has not achieved “genuine fiscal equalisation”.

Government has projected a revised inflation target of 7.5pc for the current fiscal year.

Reaches 184,050.10 points; analysts note easing inflation figures, declining oil prices.

Uses speech to boast of the recent military campaigns against Iran and Venezuela.

Lebanese president urges Washington to "keep standing" by Lebanon’s institutions, army and people.

US, Iran trade barbs despite pause in negotiations; Trump mocks Khamenei funeral as Tehran vows justice against US, Israel.

Storm packs sustained winds of 269km per hour, gusts up to 324km per hour; emergency shelters open as residents stock seven days of supplies.

Army asserts that “attacks were vigorously repelled” and that “the situation is completely under control.”

Taiwan’s government condemns new patrol as "illegal expansion of power".

Begins visit by praying at the unmarked graves of shipwreck victims.

Zelensky calls Russian claim of capturing Kostiantynivka a "lie".

Burnham’s supporters have said he should put more focus on domestic issues, such as the cost of living and the decentralisation of government.

President warns of "communist menace", praises American exceptionalism; extreme heatwave disrupts celebrations nationwide.

“They'll talk about America's sins with the anger and zeal of a brimstone preacher, but without any of the grace or forgiveness that must be present in the Christian faith,” says US vice president.

Thousands of mourners carrying red banners gather in the courtyard of Tehran’s vast Grand Mosalla religious complex.

PM Shehbaz, Erdogan hold bilateral talks; PM meets Turkish business leaders, attends B2B conference.

Analysts say capturing the city would give Russian forces a foothold from which to push north along the defensive belt.

Police estimate around 15,000 people join demonstrations in and around the eastern city of Erfurt.

Peak heat indexes could reach 46°C in parts of the country, with several cities setting record temperature highs.

“You do not have to be born here, but you do have to love what we have built,” he says; President Zardari, PM Shehbaz felicitate Trump on America's 250th birthday.

Millions of mourners expected to converge on Tehran ; processions to pass through holy cities before burial in Mashhad on July 9.

Acting defence minister expresses lack of trust in America; Araghchi questions role of Centcom in regional security.

Two injured in new wave of air raids reported across southern towns.

Consumers unhappy about lower fuel efficiency and vehicle performance plan a protest against the policy.

A brutal heatwave strains power grids, threatens World Cup matches, and plays havoc with celebrations for America’s 250th independence anniversary.

Police have not provided any potential motive for his actions; UN secretary general says "saddened by this tragic and horrific incident".

The unprecedented $30m effort involves sending a robot to rescue the Swift space telescope that is currently falling towards Earth.

They have been asked to explain safeguards around features that allow users to post messages without revealing their phone numbers.

Sensitive lists of components and suppliers as well as photos of iPhone 18 Pro models are among files that were posted on the dark web.

India also plans to purchase a high-altitude unmanned aircraft platform for the air force, to be used for intelligence gathering and remote sensing.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer asks home secretary to review Shabbir Ahmed’s case following calls for his deportation from the UK.

“The Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists,” US State Dept says; Pakistan's UN envoy says terrorism evolving threat.

The 15-minute spectacle is an initiative of France, which gifted the monument to the US in 1886, in celebration of American independence.

“El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are forecast to strengthen rapidly over the coming months," UN weather agency says.

Out of 6.1m Afghan returnees, more than 86pc are listed as undocumented by the International Organisation for Migration.

Defends Israel talks as "diplomatic war", not betrayal; Syrian FM rules out any military action in Beirut.

Govt to hold funeral events in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad and Iraq; hotels offer discounts, buses and trains diverted for mourners.

State TV says an explosive device had been planted at the cafe, near the Palace of Justice in the centre of the capital; no one claims responsibility.

A 16-member squad has been named for the West Indies series, while a 17-member squad has been announced for the England series.

Ounahi scores his second to finally see off the resistance of Jesse Marsch’s men.

It is six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek’s earliest exit from a major tournament since another third-round defeat two years ago.

Norway arrive brimming with hope and a talismanic centre forward in Haaland who is one of the best in the world.

Mbappe's brilliant World Cup on a personal level continued as he rejoined Lionel Messi as the tournament's joint-top scorer with seven goals.

Williams posted footage of her limping in a heavy bandage, as well as some syringes full of fluid, as she confirmed her withdrawal.

Mexico are confident of eliminating England on Sunday, while a much tougher task awaits Canada today when they face highly-fancied Morocco.

“Nations that build strong football structures, invest in youth development, educate coaches and create a clear playing identity can compete with countries that traditionally seemed much stronger," he says.

Colombia had largely flown under the radar at the tournament, despite going undefeated against Portugal, Uzbekistan and DR Congo to top Group K.

Messi extended his own record of scoring in eight consecutive World Cup games and opened up a two-goal cushion once more over France's Kylian Mbappe.

A tense affair in which Egypt and their off-colour captain Mohamed Salah wasted the better chances had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes in Texas.

“Stokesy’s going to be a big gap to fill for whoever takes that role but, yeah, I love playing for England,” he says.

"I propose a match-up between Roger and me for 106," says the Serbian tennis star.

Switzerland will now either meet Colombia or Ghana in Vancouver next week.

Players and spectators alike are expected to adhere to 'classy' style rules by donning their finest whites.

Cristiano Ronaldo played his role in the victory, stroking home a penalty that cancelled out Ivan Perisic's opener.

The appointment of Kruis, 70, comes in the wake of Pakistan’s disastrous campaign in their maiden participation in the FIH Pro League.

Three successive boundaries off Luke Wood maintained the momentum as India reached 61-2 at the end of the six-over powerplay.

“For sure the first round was really emotional but today I felt like it’s another day at the office, I need to be ready, be sharp,” says Swiatek.

The European champions controlled possession and sliced through the Austrian defense in a typically dominant performance.

PCB says stadium will be built as per international standards and with state-of-the-art facilities.

A 2022 truce has seemed firm enough to allow a resumption of the professional Yemen National League for the first time since 2014.

The co-hosts’ first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century — and only their second ever — sets up a clash with Belgium.

Belgium forced extra time as Lukaku and Tielemans scored in the final five minutes, before the Aston Villa midfielder completed a remarkable turnaround.

Under the new policy, the annual participation fee for departments competing in President’s Trophy Grade-I has been increased from Rs5 million to Rs15m.

American Gauff once again looked vulnerable on the grass but dug in to beat Solana Sierra 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(10-7).

Former England captain urges head coach Brendon McCullum and director Rob Key to resign.

Thomas Tuchel's men escaped humilation thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga gave Congo an early lead.

The France captain now has 18 World Cup goals in total, meaning he is just one behind Lionel Messi's overall record of 19.

Brook is already the captain of England’s white-ball teams and the gifted 27-year-old batsman is also the official vice-captain of the Test side.

Gardner contributed an unbeaten 35 after also claiming two wickets with the ball and was named player-of-the-match.

The 2022 Wimbledon champion from Kazakhstan will next face Caty McNally of the US for a last-32 berth after the latter beat Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse 7-5, 6-3.

It was the first time that Norway had won a knockout game in the history of the competition.

After Japan’s elimination at the hands of Brazil, all Asian teams are out of the FIFA World Cup.

Ismael Saibari netted the decisive kick in the shootout for Morocco.