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The KSE-100 Index surged to 178,985 points in early Monday trading, gaining nearly 2,900 points as investors welcomed prospects of renewed US-Iran negotiations. The rally reflected easing concerns over regional conflict, energy supplies and Pakistan's import costs.
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has launched five Jamrud development projects worth more than Rs2 billion, covering healthcare, AI education, water supply, roads and urban improvement. He also signalled a more assertive PTI political strategy ahead of the party's August 5 Peshawar gathering.
PPP candidate Mukhtar Ahmad Abbas has won LA-29 Muzaffarabad-III with 19,792 votes, according to complete unofficial results. PML-N candidate Syed Iftikhar Gillani finished second with 16,413 votes as official confirmation remained pending.
Hafeez Tahir has accused the makers of an AI-generated "Ainak Wala Jin" film of using his original concept without permission and has threatened legal action. The dispute has renewed debate over intellectual property, artificial intelligence and protection for Pakistani creative works.
At least 14 people were killed and several others injured when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at the entrance to Kabal police station in Swat. Rescue teams deployed ambulances and emergency personnel as police launched an investigation into the attack.
Haris Khokhar has rejected Rubi Malik's relationship allegations and claimed he holds extensive evidence supporting his response, although none had been publicly released. Their escalating exchange has gone viral and triggered debate over online claims, privacy and influencer culture.
Two police officers sustained minor injuries after a roadside IED targeted their van near Pir Zakorhi Bridge in Peshawar. Bomb disposal personnel searched the area for additional devices as authorities began investigating the targeted attack.
Indian actress Shehnaaz Gill has praised Pakistani television dramas, naming Hania Aamir as her favourite actress and highlighting the appeal of slow-burn romance. She also listed “Meri Zindagi Hai Tu” and “Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum” among her preferred shows.
Low-level flooding has been recorded in the Indus River at Kalabagh and Chashma as Punjab remains under an active monsoon spell. PDMA has warned of possible urban flooding, rising stream levels and landslides in vulnerable districts.
SSGC says a temporary increase in odorant during testing of a new Karachi pipeline caused the unusually strong gas smell reported across several areas. The utility maintains that system pressures are normal and no gas leakage has been detected.
The PPP has demanded re-polling at AJK election stations reporting more than 80 percent turnout, citing alleged irregularities. The request was raised during talks with a government delegation as second-phase voting proceeded in Muzaffarabad and refugee constituencies.
The Pakistan Central Mines Labour Federation has demanded a judicial inquiry into the Sorange coalfield explosion that killed 36 miners near Quetta. Labour leaders also called for compensation, government employment for affected families and sweeping reforms to improve mine safety.
