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More than 330 Indian Sikh pilgrims have arrived in Pakistan through the Wagah Border for ceremonies marking Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s death anniversary. The main events will be held at Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore on June 29.
The Supreme Court has converted the death sentence of a Sheikhupura school assault convict into life imprisonment while upholding fines and compensation. The verdict also directed police to strengthen security around educational institutions and improve responses to complaints involving women and children.
Karachi’s CTD and a federal security agency arrested a suspected TTP-trained militant accused of planning a suicide attack in the city. Officials said a suicide jacket, maps and sensitive-site photographs were recovered as raids continue for possible accomplices.
The Senate Secretariat has ended fuel conservation and austerity measures after fuel prices eased, restoring a regular five-day workweek from June 22. The decision follows broader government relief measures linked to lower oil prices and reduced pressure on public finances.
The federal cabinet has approved a revamped private Hajj policy for 2027-30, replacing the quota system with performance-based regulation and full digitisation. The new framework bans cash dealings, links bookings with official systems and strengthens safeguards for pilgrims’ funds.
Lahore traffic police identified a citizen linked to 1,743 vehicles and 2,295 unpaid e-challans worth Rs2.825 million. Authorities have contacted Safe Cities and Excise officials to verify whether the case stems from installment sales, ownership transfer gaps, or regulatory violations.
Two successive explosions in Bannu’s Barghanto area killed seven people and injured three others, including children. Police said the second blast occurred during rescue activity, while security forces launched an investigation and search operation.
The federal government has withdrawn several fuel conservation and austerity measures introduced after March 9, while keeping market closing hours in force. Essential services, petrol pumps, IT firms, call centres and medical facilities will remain exempt from timing restrictions.
Punjab has ordered an immediate reduction in public transport fares after major cuts in petrol and diesel prices. Special teams have been formed to enforce revised rates and ensure commuters receive direct relief.
Train services on the Attock–Mari Indus–Multan section were suspended after heavy rain caused a landslide in Jand tehsil, leaving passengers stranded for hours. Railway teams later cleared the track and confirmed no casualties or injuries.
Pakistan has rejected Afghan Taliban claims of strikes in border regions, saying a rudimentary drone was detected and neutralised near Khyber. Islamabad says the claims are part of a misleading narrative that diverts attention from militant networks operating from Afghan soil.
Pakistan has approved major passport reforms, including a gradual shift to e-Passports, home delivery and cashless payments from July 1. The changes aim to improve document security, reduce delays and make passport services more accessible for citizens.
