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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni that Pakistan will continue working for lasting peace in the Middle East. The meeting followed President Pezeshkian’s visit and the recent US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough linked to the Islamabad MoU.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother Shahid Akhtar has passed away in Islamabad. Funeral prayers were scheduled after Asr in H-8, while fans and well-wishers offered condolences to the family.
A major fire at Islamabad’s H-9 Weekly Bazaar destroyed hundreds of stalls after flames spread through Block C on Tuesday night. The incident has renewed concerns about repeated fires, market safety standards and the financial impact on small traders.
The Anti-Corruption Establishment has secured five-day custody of senior Sindh officer Zameer Abbasi in the alleged Rs8.5 billion Karachi Yellow Line graft case. The court has ordered investigators to produce him again on June 27 with a progress report.
The National Assembly has passed the Finance Bill 2026 after an opposition walkout, approving major changes to excise duties, aviation tax relief, electric vehicle levies and business taxation. The revised bill now moves Pakistan’s federal budget framework closer to full implementation.
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says Pakistan’s telecom amendment bill will not allow towers or equipment on private property without consent. A parliamentary review is now underway to refine right-of-way provisions while preserving digital infrastructure goals.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad as Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability. The talks focused on de-escalation, security challenges and stronger bilateral coordination.
The Election Commission has summoned KP and Islamabad officials for July 1 over delays in providing maps, notifications and data needed for local government elections. The move highlights growing frustration over repeated postponements that have left millions without elected local representation.
Karachi police say they have solved the Rs3 billion Joharabad cash van heist with the arrest of alleged mastermind Muhammad Ali alias Ali Langra. Authorities recovered Rs2 billion, seized vehicles and are pursuing remaining gang members linked to the robbery.
Karachi Gateway Terminal Ltd plans up to $100 million in new investment after a cargo surge linked to the Iran war highlighted Pakistan’s potential as a regional transshipment hub. The expansion may improve port capacity, bulk handling, rail freight links and export competitiveness.
Pakistan has approved a 20 percent cut in regulatory duty on imported mobile phones from July 1, 2026. The move is expected to reduce prices of some devices by up to Rs14,000 and improve legal access to smartphones.
Pakistan and Russia discussed terrorism threats linked to Afghanistan during the 12th meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counterterrorism in Islamabad. Both sides reviewed cooperation and agreed to deepen engagement through regional and international forums including the UN and SCO.
