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Asim Azhar’s “Aarzu” has become the most streamed song on Spotify in India, gaining more than 25 million streams and strong traction on reels and TikTok. The viral success highlights the Pakistani singer’s growing cross-border appeal and the rising power of digital music platforms.
The Asian Development Bank has kept Pakistan’s growth forecast unchanged at 3.7pc for the current fiscal year while projecting inflation at 8.3pc. The lender warned that Middle East tensions, energy disruptions and tighter financial conditions could keep pressure on Pakistan’s economy.
British-Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed has received an Emmy nomination for Bait in the Outstanding Lead Actor category. The recognition highlights growing international attention for South Asian stories and Pakistani-origin talent in global television.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres praised Pakistan’s peace efforts during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in New York. Naqvi also held security-focused talks with Russian and Chinese officials on counterterrorism, cybercrime, border management and regional threats.
Three police officials in Rawalpindi were suspended and arrested after a citizen’s corruption complaint and a viral video allegedly showing a Rs150,000 bribe. The station SHO was also suspended and charge-sheeted for negligence as police opened a formal case.
Sindh authorities have approved a Rs2bn endowment fund for 78 children infected with HIV at Karachi’s Valika Hospital. The government has also endorsed action against 37 doctors and paramedical staff while court scrutiny of the outbreak continues.
US consulates in Lahore and Karachi will resume regular consular services from July 20 after months of suspension. The decision is expected to help US citizens and non-immigrant visa applicants affected by earlier service disruptions.
A Lahore court has granted NCCIA six-day physical remand of YouTuber Rehan Tariq in a case registered under blasphemy and PECA-related provisions. The case stems from a podcast discussion that triggered sectarian controversy and is now under cybercrime investigation.
DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry addressed a press conference in Rawalpindi after a wave of terrorist incidents in Balochistan. He highlighted recent attacks in Hanna Urak and Ziarat, where civilians and police personnel were martyred.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange fell sharply as renewed Middle East tensions rattled investor confidence and triggered broad-based selling. The KSE-100 Index remained under pressure despite partial recovery, with traders watching oil prices and regional risks.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in the United States for UN security talks and expected meetings with senior US officials. The visit is drawing attention as Pakistan continues efforts to facilitate the US-Iran dialogue process.
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo aircraft travelling from Sharjah to Karachi has gone missing over the Arabian Sea with five crew members on board. Authorities have launched a major search operation after the aircraft reported a navigational issue and lost contact west of Karachi.
