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Supporters of the PPP have blocked the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan for three days, protesting the Election Commission's decision to order re-polling in five constituencies and delay official results. The PPP claims irregularities, while the Election Commission says re-polling is needed to ensure transparency. Traffic between Gilgit-Baltistan and the rest of Pakistan remains disrupted.
In the National Assembly, the government once again offered dialogue to the opposition, while Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai threatened a boycott over unmet demands. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar addressed allegations, and PTI rejected government claims on election legitimacy.
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 17 people, according to Lebanese media, as the military issued evacuation orders including for the Christian quarter of Tyre for the first time. Hezbollah has continued attacks on Israeli troops, and the UN has announced an investigation into possible human rights violations.
Pakistan's Supreme Court has overturned the convictions and death sentences of two MQM workers in Karachi's factory fire that killed over 260 people, citing benefit the doubt as only one of 400 witnesses claimed. Families and labour groups are demanding a fresh investigation into alleged negligence by owners and state departments.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the National Economic Council meeting, finalizing development plans worth Rs4.715 trillion. He lauded provincial cooperation, noted macroeconomic stability, and acknowledged challenges including terrorism and global oil price surges.
Official data shows Pakistan received $4.3 billion in remittances in May, a record monthly inflow, with cumulative receipts for the fiscal year nearing $38.1 billion. Analysts caution that growth may be tempered by exchange rate concerns.
The postponement of Pakistan's FY27 budget announcement has laid bare tensions between the federal government and provinces over resource distribution, with IMF conditions and coalition disagreements adding to the complexity. The centre's demand for provinces to freeze their NFC share has sparked a constitutional and political crisis, while PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari insists provincial allocations will remain protected.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the acceleration of privatisation of power distribution companies, with plans to sell three profitable utilities by December 2026. The government is offering investors an 18-20% return and market freedoms, while maintaining consumer protections and uniform tariffs for now.
Sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leaders were again refused meetings at Adiala Jail despite an Islamabad High Court order allowing twice-weekly visits. Party figures accused the jail administration of blocking access and misleading the court over power-of-attorney documents, while the jail superintendent said counsel had avoided collecting a signed document. Aleema Khan also dismissed reports of a meeting between Khan and a former army chief.
At least 11 people were killed in clashes between police and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ahead of a planned demonstration by a banned civil society group. The violence erupted after a Supreme Court ruling upheld legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees, a long-standing grievance for the Joint Awami Action Committee. Officials and protest leaders offer conflicting accounts of the events.
The banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) observed a strike in Muzaffarabad on Tuesday, with markets shut and traffic minimal, though no demonstrations occurred. Meanwhile, hundreds gathered in Mirpur, and the region's legal fraternity boycotted court proceedings. AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore urged dialogue.
At least six Frontier Constabulary personnel were killed and four injured in an attack on a checkpoint in Peshawar's Hassan Khel area, with eight militants also reported dead. The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility, amid rising violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A UN University report highlights the environmental toll of AI-driven data centres, naming Hong Kong among the most carbon-intensive hubs. The study projects energy and water use to double by 2030, urging governments to address the 'unintended impacts' of AI.
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has defended its passenger offloading policy as a lawful, preventive measure, revealing that over 100 officials have been penalized for collusion with smugglers since the 2023 Greece boat tragedy. The agency reports significant declines in deportations and fake document cases, while intensifying intelligence-led screening at airports.
Pakistan's federal budget for 2026-27 faces uncertainty as the government and provinces clash over fiscal demands, with the NEC meeting postponed multiple times. The Centre seeks over Rs1 trillion for strategic needs, while provinces resist freezing their NFC shares, raising concerns about market stability and constitutional integrity.
Renewed tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran over the weekend have heightened Middle East tensions, despite US President Donald Trump's calls for restraint. Analysts suggest the escalation underscores Trump's limited control over Israeli actions and may strengthen Iran's hand in ongoing negotiations with Washington.
Iran and Israel have paused tit-for-tat attacks following a brief escalation, marking the first exchange of fire since a US-brokered ceasefire two months ago. Both sides have warned of retaliation if provoked, while international leaders urge restraint. The conflict has already impacted global energy prices and raised fears of a wider war.
A new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute finds that all nine nuclear-armed states are modernizing and expanding their arsenals, reversing decades of disarmament efforts. With nearly 12,200 warheads worldwide and growing geopolitical tensions, experts warn of rising nuclear dangers and a likely end to stockpile reductions.
A wave of arrests by Taliban morality police in Afghanistan's Herat city over dress-code violations has triggered rare protests, resulting in at least two deaths and dozens of injuries. The UN and human rights bodies have condemned the crackdown, while Taliban authorities deny casualties and defend their actions under Islamic law.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urged all sides to exercise restraint in the Middle East conflict after renewed US-Iran hostilities. Pakistan's calls come as Washington and Tehran exchanged attacks, with a fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire under strain.