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The Young Doctors Association in Quetta has refused negotiations with health authorities and vowed to continue its strike over hospital security concerns. The protest follows an acid attack on Dr Mahnoor Nasir and has triggered calls for stronger protection and a judicial inquiry.
Pakistan’s FY2026-27 budget changes the price outlook for consumers, raising taxes on large vehicles, e-cigarettes, fertilisers, pesticides and social media income while protecting solar panels and easing some travel and property costs. The measures reflect a balancing act between revenue collection, investor signals and household relief.
The government has reduced petrol by Rs4 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs2 per litre, with the new prices effective from June 13. The cut offers limited relief to consumers and transporters, though future prices remain tied to international oil volatility and currency pressures.
Pakistan Army personnel representing the Pakistan Military Academy won first position at the International Pace Sticking Competition 2026 in the United Kingdom. The team secured the overall trophy along with major honours, strengthening Pakistan’s profile in international military training competitions.
Two police constables were martyred in separate targeted attacks in Bannu district, prompting police to launch search operations and terrorism-linked investigations. The killings add to growing concern over renewed militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir remained shut for a third day as a Rawalakot-area clash between protesters and law enforcement left one person dead and several injured. The unrest has widened pressure on authorities as JAAC-linked protesters continue sit-ins and demand reversal of restrictions.
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector expanded by 6.6 percent in FY2025-26, led by a recovery in large-scale manufacturing, small-scale industry and vehicle production. The rebound signals renewed industrial momentum but also highlights the need for stable policy, investment and export support.
Rawalpindi police have established special checking points on routes leading into Azad Jammu and Kashmir after violent unrest in the region. The measures aim to secure public movement and prevent further escalation along sensitive transit corridors.
The prime accused in the Kohistan corruption case has challenged an accountability court order confiscating his properties. The case involves NAB allegations of more than Rs37 billion in embezzled public funds from Upper Kohistan accounts.
Pakistan has urged restraint at the UN as renewed US-Iran clashes threaten regional stability. Islamabad warned that further escalation could damage diplomacy, deepen the nuclear dispute and create serious consequences for Pakistan and the wider region.
Pakistan’s trade with five Central Asian states has weakened as the Afghanistan land route disruption hits regional commerce. Exports fell 8.62% in July-April FY26, while imports from the region plunged nearly 88%.
A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad after take-off due to a reported technical fault. ISPR said all personnel on board embraced martyrdom, while an inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause.
