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A woman was killed when the roof of a house collapsed in Lahore’s Bhatta Muhammad Din Colony, trapping 10 people under the debris. Six emergency vehicles and around 20 rescuers were deployed as the search operation continued.
Pakistan’s health minister has warned that the national population could reach 400 million by 2040, intensifying pressure on healthcare, education and essential resources. The government has formed a national council and is calling for stronger maternal-health and voluntary family-planning services.
The government has reduced petrol by 75 paisas to Rs335.06 per litre while increasing high-speed diesel by Rs2.24 to Rs390.62 for July 30. The revision was announced under Pakistan's daily pricing mechanism amid continuing volatility in international energy markets.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to complete all under-construction Daanish Schools on schedule and introduce compulsory training in AI, robotics and information technology. Of 29 proposed campuses, 15 have been approved, 13 are under construction and one is already operational.
Pakistan has welcomed Kuwait's ratification of a 2023 defence agreement covering military training, joint exercises, technical cooperation and exchanges of expertise. The two governments are expected to begin implementing the pact through closer institutional coordination and a joint military committee.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed public and private banks to increase financing for the Apna Ghar Scheme and accelerate approvals for eligible families. Banks have approved about Rs204 billion under the programme, while around Rs27 billion has been disbursed.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed officials to develop a single digital identity through which citizens can access government verification, banking, health and other public services. The plan will initially focus on priority sectors and use the Sky 47 national data centre to connect federal institutions.
Security forces killed 32 suspected militants during coordinated operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to the ISPR. The military said weapons and explosives were recovered as clearance operations continued under the Azm-i-Istehkam campaign.
The PPP has accused the AJK Election Commission of facilitating alleged rigging in favour of the PML-N during the first phase of regional elections. The claims have intensified tensions between the federal coalition partners ahead of the remaining rounds of voting.
The Balochistan Home Department has imposed a district-wide curfew in Noshki from July 28 to July 31 amid security concerns. Public movement and gatherings are prohibited, while exemptions may be granted to emergency workers and essential-service personnel.
Pakistan were bowled out for 120 while chasing 211 as the West Indies secured a 90-run victory in the first Test in Trinidad. Jayden Seales claimed five wickets, while Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 58 as Pakistan suffered their eighth consecutive away Test defeat.
Pakistan has raised petrol by Rs1.63 to Rs335.81 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs1.55 to Rs388.38 under its daily fuel-pricing system. The revision takes effect on July 29 amid continued volatility in international oil markets.
