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Aurat March organiser Sheema Kermani and several activists were briefly detained outside the Karachi Press Club before being released after administrative intervention. The activists criticised the Sindh government and demanded an apology over what they called an unprecedented police action.
The Islamabad High Court has ordered the removal of YouTuber Rajab Butt’s name from the Passport Control List after finding the continued restriction unnecessary. The ruling comes as Butt faces separate proceedings linked to alleged religious-symbol remarks and cybercrime-related allegations.
The federal government has allowed EV charging station owners to set their own recharging fees instead of following a fixed retail price. The move aims to promote competition, speed up charging-station investment and support Pakistan’s early-stage electric vehicle market.
The Islamabad High Court has declared a petition against Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz inadmissible for hearing, saying allegations against judges must follow proper legal channels. The court also warned that baseless claims could harm judicial dignity and may fall within contempt-related concerns.
A fire broke out on the seventh floor of Malik Salamat Jewellery Plaza in Lahore’s Shah Alam Market, prompting an immediate Rescue 1122 response. Officials said the blaze was brought under control and no casualties were reported, while the cause remains under investigation.
Renowned religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Idrees Tarangzai was killed in a gun attack in Charsadda’s Utmanzai area, while two police constables were critically injured. Police said unidentified attackers fled after firing on his vehicle, prompting a security investigation.
Pakistan’s two major gas utilities have sought tariff increases of about 21pc and 121pc for the next fiscal year. Ogra will hold public hearings in Lahore and Karachi before issuing a determination that could affect consumer gas prices from July 1.
At least 10 people were found dead across Karachi as the city recorded 44.1°C, its highest temperature in eight years. Welfare organisations recovered bodies from multiple areas while officials warned citizens to avoid unnecessary exposure to the continuing heat spell.
Pakistan’s NDMA has issued nationwide emergency heatwave protocols as above-normal temperatures threaten public health through May and June. Hospitals, schools, local administrations and rescue bodies have been asked to prepare for heatstroke cases, public safety measures and wider climate-linked risks.
Pakistan Navy launched a humanitarian rescue operation for MV Gautam in the Arabian Sea after the vessel developed a technical fault while travelling from Oman to India. Seven crew members, including six Indians and one Indonesian, are receiving food, medical care and technical support.
Karachi’s suspected heatwave death toll has risen to 14 after eight more people reportedly died during extreme weather conditions. The crisis has renewed calls for stronger heat alerts, emergency response and protection for vulnerable residents.
NADRA has advised citizens to renew identity documents and register children before June 30, 2026, amid indications that service fees may rise after the federal budget. The advisory is expected to trigger increased public rush at registration centres across Pakistan.
