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Multiple police installations in Balochistan came under attack, leaving one police official martyred and two others injured. The incidents in Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Duki and Nushki have renewed concerns over security threats in the province.
Ten members of a family were killed and 13 others injured when a passenger van fell into a ravine and caught fire on the Islamabad–Murree Expressway. Police and rescue teams shifted the victims to PIMS and a private hospital as identification and treatment procedures began.
India’s water minister said New Delhi is working to stop water flowing into Pakistan, escalating tensions over the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan maintains the treaty remains valid and has warned that any attempt to block cross-border river flows would carry serious consequences.
The Supreme Court has acquitted Abdul Rehman alias Bhola and Zubair alias Chariya in the Baldia Town factory fire case, setting aside earlier death sentences. The court held that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed lower as US-Iran tensions weakened investor confidence and triggered broad-based selling. The KSE-100 fell 903.12 points, while market capitalisation declined by nearly Rs59.8 billion.
The National Economic Council approved a Rs3.669 trillion development outlay for FY2026-27 and set Pakistan’s GDP growth target at 4%. The plan includes major federal, provincial and SOE allocations as the government prepares for a challenging budget year.
Protests over re-polling orders and delayed Gilgit-Baltistan election results have blocked the Karakoram Highway for a third day. The dispute has disrupted travel, intensified political tensions and placed fresh pressure on election authorities to settle contested results transparently.
Pakistan received a record $4.3 billion in remittances during May 2026, giving the economy a major foreign exchange boost. The State Bank figures show strong inflows from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with annual remittances now expected to cross historic levels.
At least 10 people were killed and 13 injured after a tourist van caught fire on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway near Khajut. Authorities say the passengers belonged to the same family, while an inquiry is underway to determine the cause of the crash and fire.
Pakistan says it killed 26 militants in targeted strikes on hideouts along the Afghan border after recent attacks on security forces. The operation has intensified focus on cross-border militancy, Islamabad-Kabul tensions and Pakistan’s wider counterterrorism strategy.
Three female doctors, including a Services Hospital associate professor, have been suspended in connection with the Model Town domestic worker death case. Authorities are investigating allegations involving medical procedures, evidence handling and serious criminal charges.
The federal government has extended austerity and fuel-conservation measures until June 30 while revising nationwide business timings. Shops and malls will close at 9pm, restaurants at 11pm, and grocery stores at 10pm, with essential services exempt.
