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At least nine people were killed and seven injured after storms, lightning and heavy rain hit several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Authorities have launched relief operations and urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during the unstable weather spell.
Karachi commuters faced severe disruption after transporters staged a citywide strike against e-challans, heavy fines and regulatory measures. Transport leaders said talks had failed and announced that the suspension of services would continue on Friday.
The Islamabad High Court has announced its 2026 summer vacation from July 1 to August 31 after approval from the Chief Justice. The Lahore High Court has also notified its summer recess from July 6 to September 5.
The Lahore High Court has restrained the Punjab government from taking further action over Ewing Hall, a historic FCCU-linked property in Lahore. The court suspended the Board of Revenue’s lease cancellation decision and sought a detailed government report before the next hearing.
The Supreme Court has approved a 100 percent increase in utility allowance for employees across all grades, effective July 1, 2026. The revised rates range from Rs12,000 for lower grades to Rs60,000 for grade 21 and above.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police are setting up a 400-member Special Combat Unit to conduct intelligence-based operations against terrorists. The unit will be drawn from the elite force and trained for modern counterterrorism duties in sensitive districts.
A Sikh Gurdwara caretaker and his wife were killed in a shooting inside a place of worship in Mardan’s Khwaja Ganj Bazaar. Police say investigations are under way from multiple angles as the incident raises renewed concern over minority community security.
The autopsy report of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, killed during a CCD shooting in Chakwal, has confirmed multiple firearm injuries. The case has intensified demands for accountability, with the family accusing officials of excessive force and CCD leadership promising a transparent inquiry.
The PMD has forecast drizzle, light showers and dusty winds in Karachi through Friday as a westerly system affects Sindh. Northern districts of the province may see thunderstorms, moderate rain and strong winds until June 20.
Electricity distribution companies across Pakistan have introduced a redesigned bill format to make monthly charges easier to read and understand. The new layout highlights key billing details, reduces clutter and adds QR-code support for digital services.
The KP Counter Terrorism Department said six suspected terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations in Kohat and Charsadda. Officials linked the suspects to banned TTP-related networks and multiple terrorism and targeted killing cases.
Punjab has allocated Rs750 billion for education in its 2026-27 budget, covering schools, colleges, universities, laptops, scholarships, IT labs and school meals. The announcement is significant, but experts warn that reduced development funding and long-standing infrastructure gaps could limit real progress.
