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A 26-year-old police constable was killed and two suspected robbers died during an exchange of fire in Karachi’s Orangi Town. Police recovered weapons and said one suspect had faced at least 13 criminal cases, including a case linked to an officer’s death.
Punjab has launched a “Lab on Wheels” programme offering farmers on-site scientific testing of soil and irrigation water. Mobile laboratories will provide digital reports, crop guidance and fertiliser recommendations through SMS and WhatsApp.
Pakistan’s monsoon death toll has risen to 110, with around 360 people injured and nearly 800 houses damaged since June 26. Authorities have warned of fresh flash floods, urban flooding and landslides as another widespread rain spell approaches.
Karachi police say a rice trader facing debts of more than Rs55 crore allegedly staged his death by placing another man’s body inside his car. Forensic verification exposed the false identity, prompting the detention of the trader’s wife for questioning.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan is confident that bilateral trade with the United States can rise from $9.4 billion to $20 billion within five years. He urged visiting US lawmakers and business leaders to expand investment in technology, energy, mining, manufacturing and agriculture.
Pakistan’s passport has slipped to 101st in the latest Henley Passport Index and remains the fourth-weakest globally, with access to 29 destinations without a traditional prior visa. Only Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan rank lower.
West Indies closed the third day of the Trinidad Test at 126 for seven, leading Pakistan by 155 runs after the tourists collapsed from 244 for three to 282 all out. Mohammad Abbas inspired Pakistan’s bowling fightback, but late resistance kept the hosts in front.
The Pakistan Medical Association says around 13.8 million people in the country live with chronic hepatitis B or C, giving Pakistan the world’s fifth-largest viral hepatitis burden. Officials have urged stronger prevention, screening, vaccination and enforcement against unsafe medical practices.
The ECC has approved export financing and rebate schemes worth more than Rs255 billion to expand Pakistan’s overseas trade. The committee also lowered gas costs for selected power plants and sanctioned Rs4 billion for international arbitration expenses.
The PML-N took an early lead in the first phase of AJK elections across Mirpur division, with unofficial results placing it ahead in seven of 13 constituencies. Violence, one death and allegations of rigging cast a shadow over the closely contested vote.
The government has raised high-speed diesel by Rs3.37 per litre while reducing petrol by Re1 for July 28. Diesel will cost Rs386.83 per litre and petrol Rs334.18 under Pakistan’s daily fuel-pricing mechanism.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and visiting US lawmakers discussed regional security, defence cooperation, trade and investment at GHQ in Rawalpindi. Both sides expressed interest in stronger economic and institutional ties between Pakistan and the United States.
