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Families of policemen martyred in the Ziarat attack have ended their 10-day Quetta sit-in after an agreement with the Balochistan government. The deal includes a judicial commission and symbolic recognition of the martyrs through renamed public places and institutions.
An Islamabad court has declared PTI leader Omar Ayub a proclaimed offender in a case connected to the November 26 protest and issued permanent arrest warrants. The case adds to the legal pressure on PTI leaders facing multiple proceedings over protest-related allegations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Chinese nationals and investors of full security as Pakistan and China advance pharmaceutical agreements worth around $440 million. The deals are expected to support CPEC 2.0, local medicine production, vaccine development and healthcare-sector investment.
The Peshawar High Court has sought responses from federal and KP authorities on a petition demanding strict regulation of acid sales. The plea calls for licensing, buyer verification and stronger controls to prevent acid attacks and protect public safety.
The Sindh Healthcare Commission has found unsafe needle disposal and weak infection-control practices at Karachi’s Valika Hospital, which is linked to an HIV outbreak involving children. Authorities are expected to review a detailed report for urgent corrective action.
Pakistan’s IT exports climbed to a record $4.6 billion in FY26, rising 21 percent from the previous year and surpassing the government’s target. Analysts linked the growth to stronger overseas expansion by local technology firms, while mobile phone assembly showed a softer trend.
Pakistan and Kuwait are reportedly discussing an expanded defence arrangement linked to energy cooperation and investment. The talks remain preliminary, with officials signalling that combat troop deployment is not under consideration at this stage.
The federal government has raised petrol by Rs5.44 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs31.05 per litre, with revised prices effective from July 18 to July 20. The increase comes as Pakistan moves toward more frequent fuel price adjustments through Ogra.
Google has expanded its Pakistan digital skills initiative by offering 350,000 Career Certificates, including 150,000 new scholarships this year. The programme covers AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing and other job-focused fields.
Punjab has launched a free vegetable scheme in Muzaffargarh to support families affected by rising food costs. The pilot uses government-owned land and community cultivation, with plans for expansion across districts.
The federal government has decided to fix petroleum prices daily as Gulf hostilities intensify and global oil markets remain volatile. Ogra will determine and publish daily fuel rates along with pricing factors to improve transparency.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has promised to represent the people of AJK in Islamabad and globally while urging dialogue to defuse regional tensions. He also renewed his call for a truth and reconciliation commission to address grievances peacefully.
