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A senior Pakistani military official told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Pakistan’s response in the May 2025 conflict changed assumptions about limited war in South Asia. He warned that militarisation, weak crisis channels and emerging technologies continue to threaten regional stability.
A K-Electric shutdown at Dhabeji pumping station has disrupted Karachi’s water supply after 10 of 21 pumping units stopped operating. KWSC says it is coordinating for early restoration and has urged citizens to use water carefully.
LESCO has suspended three employees after Khawaja Asif alleged that villagers paid Rs80,000 for transformer repair without a receipt. The company says a high-level inquiry is underway, while officials also claim a private person may have collected the money.
Dadu police foiled an alleged underage marriage involving a 12-year-old girl and arrested the bridegroom along with his father. A case has been registered against the groom, nikahkhwan and parents of both sides under the Child Marriage Act.
Residents across several Karachi neighbourhoods have demanded an end to prolonged and allegedly unannounced power cuts. K-Electric denied load shedding beyond 10 hours and said outages were linked to non-payment of bills.
Pakistan and the IMF have reportedly agreed on key budget targets for FY2026-27, with the federal budget expected to be close to Rs18 trillion. Talks are still continuing on relief for salaried taxpayers and new taxation measures.
Pakistan Railways has recovered 2.72 acres of land worth Rs1.42 billion in Karachi during a major anti-encroachment operation. Officials said the land belongs to the Karachi Circular Railway corridor and cases have been registered against detained individuals.
Pakistan defeated Australia by five wickets in Rawalpindi to celebrate their 1,000th ODI with a memorable win. Debutant Arafat Minhas made history with figures of 5-32, while Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori anchored the chase.
Security sources said eight militants were killed on the second day of an operation in KP’s Darra Adamkhel, taking the total death toll to 13. The operation targeted militants linked to the banned Tariq Gidar group, with two Afghan nationals reportedly among those killed.
Karachi hospitals reported a rise in stomach illness cases during Eid ul Adha, with patients complaining of vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Medical experts linked the surge to excessive meat consumption, dehydration and unbalanced meals during the holiday period.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised Pakistan’s role in US-Iran peace efforts, saying Washington and Islamabad are developing a “true friendship”. His remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue also addressed regional missile concerns and Pakistan’s wider diplomatic role.
Pakistan’s national hockey team will resume its training camp on Monday after the Eid break as preparations intensify for the Pro Hockey League tour of Europe. The squad is scheduled to leave on June 9 for matches against Belgium, Spain, India and England.
