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The KSE-100 Index fell nearly 2,300 points in early Monday trade as worsening US-Iran tensions triggered selling across major sectors. Rising oil prices and fears over the Strait of Hormuz added pressure on investor sentiment in Pakistan.
Five workers from Punjab were killed after armed attackers opened fire in Balochistan’s Mashkel area of Washuk district. Authorities have launched a search operation, while the provincial leadership has condemned the killings and ordered action against those responsible.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discussed expanding cooperation in the energy sector during a high-level meeting involving senior finance and energy officials. Both sides agreed to maintain consultations and explore new avenues for economic collaboration.
Hania Ahmed’s father has challenged the initial police version of his daughter’s death in Chakwal, alleging that the FIR misrepresented the facts. His application has renewed demands for a transparent investigation and accountability in the case.
Pakistan has urged restraint and de-escalation after renewed US-Iran tensions raised fears of a wider Middle East crisis. The Foreign Office called on all sides to respect commitments under the Islamabad MoU and pursue diplomacy.
Five workers from Punjab were killed when unidentified armed men opened fire on shops in Balochistan’s Washuk district. Police have launched an investigation, while federal and provincial leaders condemned the attack and promised action against those responsible.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will begin public rallies for the AJK election from July 17, with campaign stops planned in Dadyal, Kotli, Muzaffarabad and Mirpur. The schedule marks the party’s formal push to mobilise candidates and supporters ahead of the regional polls.
Independent candidate Muhammad Dilpazir is leading the unofficial GBA-15 Diamer-I re-poll count with 6,033 votes. Election officials say the figures are provisional and the final result will be announced after consolidation and verification.
Pakistan’s Finance Ministry has rejected claims about sovereign financing transactions, including Eurobond and Panda Bond issuances. The ministry said the deals met legal and regulatory requirements and warned that misleading reports could damage investor confidence.
The FIA arrested three women at Karachi airport after offloading them from a Saudi Arabia-bound flight on suspicion of links to an alleged exploitation network. Officials said digital records and interrogation pointed to possible organised human trafficking activity.
Security forces killed three more terrorists in Balochistan as Operation Shaban continued, taking the reported toll in the operation to 67. State media said 105 terrorists have been killed since July 5 in Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based actions across the province.
Pakistan is hosting the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad, with more than 190 delegates from 57 member states attending. The two-day summit focuses on women's economic participation, political representation, digital inclusion and stronger cooperation among OIC countries.
