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PTI claims MNA Junaid Akbar, other party leaders arrested in GB

The PTI alleged that its president in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, MNA Junaid Akbar, and five other party leaders were “arrested” in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday. “PTI KP President Junaid Akbar, along with MNAs Saleemur Rehman, Dr Amjab, Mehboob Ali Shah, Naeem and […] Dr Nawaz were arrested by the GB government and administration at a check post when they were returning from the Ghizer district,” the PTI claimed in a post. The party further alleged that the party leaders had been “taken to Gilgit”. The PTI also shared a video the alleged arrest on X, in which Akbar and others were seen sitting inside what appeared to be a van. In the background, a man in a police uniform could also be seen. Former National Assembly opposition leader Omar Ayub, meanwhile, condemned the alleged arrest on X. “Strongly condemn the arrest of PTI provincial president KPK Junaid Akbar Khan in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. This action proves that the Form 47 installed regi...
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX

An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s IPO-bound SpaceX. Video posted by NASASpaceflight, which livestreams launches from Florida, showed the towering New Glenn rocket igniting on the pad at about 9pm ET (6am PKT on Friday) before erupting into a massive fireball that billowed skyward, sending a towering plume of flames and smoke into the air. Blue Origin was preparing the rocket for its fourth launch, which was due to deliver 48 Amazon Leo satellites into low-Earth orbit, part of efforts to build a broadband constellation to rival Musks Starlink network. Amazon Leo satellites were not integrated on the rocket at the time of the incident, a source familiar with the matter said, asking not to be named due to its sensitivity. The explosion marks the latest setback for the long-delaye...
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Karachi's K-IV water project in focus as Sindh CM meets World Bank official

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday met with World Bank Country Director Bolorma Amgaabazar to review progress on Karachi’s water supply, infrastructure development projects, and the K-IV augmentation scheme. According to a press release issued by the Chief Minister House, Murad said the Sindh government, with the World Bank’s support, aims to establish a “modern and sustainable water supply system for Karachi”. He added that the K-IV project is vital for meeting the city’s future water requirements. CM Murad directed the authorities concerned to “remove all technical and administrative hurdles in the K-IV project and ensure its timely completion”. He emphasised that effective water management and transparent governance were essential in view of Karachi’s rapidly growing population. During the meeting, the chief minister and the World Bank country director also discussed water metering, urban improvement works in informal s...
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Dadu sets new maximum temperature record as mercury climbs to 51.5C

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday announced that a new maximum temperature record had been set in Sindh’s Dadu, with a sizzling 51.5 Celsius on record. Last week, the PM forecast hot to very hot weather across the country during Eidul Azha, with temperatures expected to remain 5C to 7C above normal levels. According to PMD data, today’s readings in Dadu surpassed the normal temperature by 4.5C. The PMD added that Larkana and Jacobabad followed closely behind with readings of 50.5C. “Maximum temperatures are likely to remain 4-6C above normal and may rise to 47-50C in [the] districts of Sukkur, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Larkana, Mohenjo Daro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tharparkar, Badin, Sujawal, Thatta, Hyderabad, Matiyari, Tando Muhammad Khan, Umerkot, Ghotki, Khairpur, Nausheroferoze, Mirpur Khas, Jamshoro, Sanghar, Sibbi, Turbat and Panjgur,” the department said in a press release. It added that mainly hot and dry weather was forecast over ...
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Dar to meet Rubio in Washington tomorrow: FO

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. The visit comes as Islamabad is attempting to negotiate a peace pact to permanently end the US-Israeli war with Iran. Dar will meet Rubio “to review bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest”, the foreign ministry said in a statement. “The discussions will also focus on strengthening cooperation in key priority sectors, as well as Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy,” the foreign office elaborated, adding that the visit “reflects Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening its longstanding and broad-based partnership with the United States.” DPM Dar is expected to leave for Islamabad later in the day after wrapping up his engagements in Washington. ...
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Pentagon says US military personnel reportedly being targeted using location data

US forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how the global surveillance economy is shaping the battlefield. In a letter shared with Reuters by US Senator Ron Wyden — an Oregon Democrat — US Central Command (Centcom) said it had received multiple threat reports concerning adversary exploitation of commercial location data to target or surveil US personnel in theatre. The message, sent on April 14, offered no further specifics, but Centcom’s area of responsibility includes the Gulf, where US forces are facing off against the Iranian military over the Strait of Hormuz. A US soldier drives a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to a refueling station in the Middle East, in this photo released on May 22, 2026. — X/@CENTCOM The disclosure was the first official confirmation that US forces had been targeted in an active war zone, ...
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PM Shehbaz extends Eid greetings to armed forces chiefs, pays tribute to on-duty personnel

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended Eid greetings to Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In his telephonic communications, the prime minister paid tribute to the professional capabilities of the armed forces and their services and sacrifices for national security, the PMO said. “The prime minister said the nation was proud of its brave soldiers and the unwavering commitment and sacrifices of the armed forces of Pakistan.” The PMO said that PM Shehbaz prayed for the country’s security, progress and prosperity, and “paid tribute specially to the officers and personnel who were performing their duties for the defence of the homeland even on the occasion of Eid”. Meanwhile, CDF Munir and the services chiefs thanked the prime minister for his Eid g...
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