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The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of a hotter and largely drier summer from June to August, driven by strengthening El Niño conditions. The outlook raises concerns for Kharif crops, irrigation demand, heat stress, flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst risks in northern regions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was briefed that stronger action against the cigarette sector could generate an extra Rs40 billion in tax revenue. The government is also preparing automated and AI-supported tax reforms, beginning with a pilot model in Islamabad.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has denied reports that Ishaq Dar shared information on Iran’s nuclear programme with Marco Rubio. Islamabad also warned India against any Chenab water diversion plan, calling it a serious threat to Pakistan’s treaty rights and national security.
The federal government is preparing a National Internal Security Policy 2026–30 to centralise police coordination, improve intelligence sharing and integrate crime data nationwide. The proposal could reshape Pakistan’s law enforcement response to terrorism, organised crime and interprovincial security challenges.
Pakistani exporters say a proposed additional 10 percent US duty may not immediately disrupt shipments, but prolonged tariffs could hurt competitiveness. The concern comes as textile exporters already face high production costs and pressure from cheaper regional rivals.
A severe storm has forced Sepco to declare an emergency after power infrastructure was damaged across upper Sindh. Millions in multiple districts face outages, water shortages and service disruption as repair teams work toward full restoration.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange fell as investors turned cautious amid deepening Middle East uncertainty and weak market triggers. The KSE-100 lost 831 points while heavyweight stocks dragged the index lower despite stable trading volumes.
Pakistan and Australia will meet in a decisive third ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after Australia levelled the series 1-1. The match is a major test for Pakistan’s batting order, Shadab Khan’s evolving role and the team’s World Cup preparation plans.
The federal government has ordered action against underperforming power distribution officials over delayed electricity complaint resolution. Pesco and Sepco have already suspended officers, while other Discos have been directed to begin similar disciplinary proceedings.
Three people were killed and seven injured as rain, windstorms and hail hit several parts of Pakistan. Power supply was disrupted in Sukkur and nearby areas after 46 grid stations in the SEPCO region were affected.
The federal government has notified revised austerity timings, ordering shops, markets and malls to close at 9pm nationwide. Restaurants may operate until 11pm, while essential services and delivery operations remain exempt.
The Lahore High Court has dismissed appeals filed by two convicts in the 2020 Sialkot-Lahore Motorway gang rape case. The ruling keeps intact the sentences awarded earlier by an anti-terrorism court.
