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Three people were killed and five others injured after attackers opened fire on a Karachi-bound passenger coach near Quetta. Police say the incident is the third attack reported in the region within three consecutive days, prompting fresh security concerns.
Petrol pump owners have deferred their nationwide strike for two weeks after fresh talks with Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik. The government has promised to review dealer margins and the daily fuel pricing mechanism amid rising international oil market pressure.
The Punjab Public Service Commission has announced nearly 400 government vacancies across several departments, with applications open until August 5, 2026. The recruitment drive includes technical, administrative, healthcare, emergency service and professional posts from BS-11 to BS-18.
Heavy monsoon rain has battered several Punjab cities, with Lahore receiving 123mm and Gujranwala recording 245mm in 24 hours. Authorities say drainage operations are continuing across affected districts while citizens have been urged to avoid canals, rivers and rainwater drains.
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating to “B” from “B-” with a stable outlook. The agency cited stronger external buffers, IMF-backed reforms and improving institutional stability as key reasons behind the decision.
At least 23 people have been killed as monsoon rains hit Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing roof collapses, electrocution incidents, flash floods and damage to homes. Disaster authorities say rescue and relief operations are continuing while more rain is expected in affected regions.
Pakistan has condemned Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping, warning that any hostile move against Pakistani maritime interests would be treated as a grave national security concern. Islamabad reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia while urging respect for international law and safe navigation.
The ISPR says security forces killed 10 suspected militants and arrested two alleged female suicide bombers with a facilitator during operations in Surab and Mastung. The military says sanitisation operations are continuing as part of Pakistan’s wider counter-terrorism campaign.
South Air has launched flight operations to Gwadar, with its first service landing at New Gwadar International Airport carrying 54 passengers. The development is expected to improve regional connectivity and support Gwadar’s long-term economic and tourism potential.
The FIA says four suspects, including Nadra officials, have been arrested in Karachi for allegedly producing fake identity documents for Afghan nationals. Investigators say records have been seized and the probe may lead to further arrests.
Pakistan has extended its federal austerity measures for FY2026–27 as the government moves to control public expenditure amid high fuel costs. The Ministry of Finance has directed ministries, autonomous bodies, regulators and state-owned enterprises to implement the policy strictly.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington as Pakistan pushed for deeper economic cooperation, stronger reserves and improved market access. The talks come as Islamabad seeks wider support for stabilisation, investment and export-led growth.
