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A woman and her three children were found dead in Lahore, Pakistan, with police investigating possible poisoning. The husband, Nasir Dogar, was temporarily detained and released after providing a statement, claiming his wife had mental health issues and may have administered poison before dying.

Sadiq Khan was appointed to the House of Lords by outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He remains London Mayor and may be offered a ministerial role by Starmer’s successor Andy Burnham.

The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the Ministry of Communications and other respondents regarding a petition challenging a 50% higher motorway toll on vehicles with insufficient M-Tag balances. The court heard arguments that the policy was arbitrary and lacked legal justification, directing the ministry to respond to the petition.

A US rights group, Dawn, has urged the UN to impose an arms embargo on the UAE, alleging its support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) contributed to genocide in Sudan. The UAE and RSF deny providing support, but Dawn cites UN and Amnesty International findings linking UAE-supplied weapons to atrocities in el-Fasher and el-Obeid.

Human rights groups DAWN and Taxpayers Alliance Against Genocide sued the Trump administration over sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its Gaza war investigations. The lawsuit claims the sanctions, which restrict interactions with sanctioned entities, have forced the groups to censor advocacy work related to Palestinian rights. The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials in 2024, prompting Trump's executive order accusing the court of targeting Israel.

Two human rights groups sued the Trump administration over sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its investigations into Israel's actions in Gaza. The lawsuit claims the sanctions, imposed via an executive order, have restricted the groups' advocacy work and collaborations with Palestinian organizations and sanctioned entities.

Human rights groups DAWN and Taxpayers Alliance Against Genocide sued the Trump administration over sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging the restrictions have hindered their advocacy for Palestinians. The lawsuit claims the sanctions force self-censorship and block collaboration with Palestinian groups and sanctioned entities, violating constitutional rights. The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes in Gaza linked to Israel's conflict with Hamas.

Five Punjab workers were murdered in Mashkel, highlighting ongoing ethnic violence in Balochistan. Terrorist groups exploit ethnic divisions, and recent counterterrorism operations have failed to ensure lasting security. The article emphasizes the need for improved intelligence, policing, and addressing political, economic, and governance deficits to achieve stability.

A Michigan woman unknowingly drove over a downed power line twice during storms that left nearly 400,000 residents without power. The line had fallen in her yard, and she only learned of the danger the next day. DTE Energy mobilized crews nationwide to address outages, while some residents, like Bill Daugherty, endured extended power losses.

A lion rescued from a private zoo in poor condition has been moved to Primal Earth Wildlife Sanctuary in Karachi. Animal activists, including Jude Allen and Sana Raja, coordinated the rescue after the lion's distressing image went viral, revealing signs of tail trauma, stunted growth, and nutritional deficiencies.

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned his likely successor, Andy Burnham, that global conflicts cannot be ignored amid rising international volatility. Starmer emphasized the interconnectedness of global issues like Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz with domestic challenges, while Burnham affirmed full support for Ukraine.

At least 24 people were killed when a Peshawar-bound passenger bus fell into a ravine near the Balochistan-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border. The incident occurred in the Dana Sar area of Balochistan’s Sherani district, and rescue teams responded immediately. Sherani Deputy Commissioner Wali Khan Kakar confirmed the details.

Three people, including a five-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, were killed and 10 others injured in a suspected quadcopter drone attack on a house in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district. Police confirmed the casualties and launched an investigation, noting recent similar incidents in the area.

Rawalpindi police are implementing a new SOP to secure prisoner transportation after an escape incident, including trial requests for terrorism cases at jail premises. The police aim to prevent future escapes by reshuffling guard duties and deploying specialized forces.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, will introduce unique usernames to replace phone number sharing, enhancing user privacy. Users will no longer automatically share their numbers in group chats or first-time messages, and there will be no public directory for usernames. The feature will roll out gradually worldwide, with creators and businesses allowed to claim existing handles from Meta's other platforms.

Saba Iqbal, sister of Mashal Khan who was lynched in a false blasphemy case in 2017, graduated in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her father highlighted her achievement as a source of pride and inspiration for girls in Pashtun regions, while recalling the trauma of Mashal's murder.

An 8-year-old girl, Mantaha Zahara, was raped and murdered in Sargodha after being taken to a shop's upper floor by a helper, Arsalan. The victim's family and Arsalan's parents accuse police of favoring the shop owner, Hanif, and his son Ehsan Ali, while omitting a fifth suspect from the FIR. Separately, a youth is accused of raping two boys and recording the assault in Sargodha.

Pakistan may resume importing Iranian crude oil as US sanctions ease, but technical and commercial challenges like high furnace oil yield and limited domestic demand persist. Local refineries previously imported Iranian oil until sanctions halted purchases, and upgrades are needed to process heavy crude effectively.

A preliminary postmortem report of a 7-year-old girl found murdered in Sargodha suggests possible rape before her death. Four suspects were arrested, with one confessing to the crime, while the prime suspect was killed during an escape attempt. The case involves allegations of murder, rape, and accomplice involvement, with an FIR filed under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.

Sargodha police arrested four suspects in the murder of a seven-year-old girl, whose body was found in a shop. The prime suspect, the shop owner, allegedly attempted to rape the girl before killing her, with three others accused of abetting the crime. A fifth suspect was also detained, though details remain unclear.

The government reinstated previous speed limits on motorways and national highways, setting 120 km/h for cars and light transport vehicles and 110 km/h for public and heavy transport vehicles. The earlier reduction aimed to promote austerity and fuel conservation amid a global fuel crisis linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.

A court in Karachi extended the deadline for police to file the final charge sheet against alleged cocaine dealer Anmol Pinky and other suspects in a drug case. The court adjourned the hearing until June 27, allowing additional time for forensic and investigative reports. Two suspects, Zeeshan-ur-Rehman and Sohail-ur-Rehman, applied for discharge, claiming false implication, while the prosecution argued they were accomplices.

Hackers breached the Capital Development Authority's (CDA) property and water billing system, demanding a Bitcoin ransom and threatening to leak data on the dark web. The CDA, along with its vendor NRTC and IT Department, is working to restore systems, while online payment links remain inaccessible, affecting tax payments.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will present a Rs2.15 trillion tax-free budget for 2026-27, allocating Rs235 billion for the Annual Development Programme and targeting Rs182 billion in own-source revenue. The budget includes a 7% pay raise for government workers, no new taxes, and reductions in infrastructure development cess and tax on five-marla houses. Approval of the federal grant is contingent on Imran Khan's assent.

A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed and two family members injured when police reportedly shot at their car in Chakwal, Punjab province, Pakistan. The incident occurred during a robbery while the family was visiting relatives.

Claims that Lahore and Faisalabad will rank among the world's hottest cities by 2050 are misleading, as a Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) heatwave advisory and a University of Chicago study cited in media reports focus on mortality risk rather than temperature rankings. The study projects increased heat-related deaths in Pakistani cities but does not rank them by temperature.

Journalist Yasir Ayaz, missing from Islamabad since June 5, was found unconscious in Swabi's Charbagh area. Police hospitalized him, and he later contacted his family. His abductors remain unidentified, and he was returned to Islamabad police.

Six Frontier Constabulary personnel were killed and four injured when terrorists attempted to capture a post in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel area. Three FCN personnel were held hostage, and eight terrorists were killed in retaliatory action. Security forces cordoned off the area and continued operations against the attackers.

Tensions between the Azad Kashmir government and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have escalated after a trader affiliated with JAAC was shot by law-enforcers, leading to violent clashes that killed four policemen and seven protesters. The JAAC, recently proscribed by the regional administration, demands the abolition of refugee seats for those who left Indian-administered Kashmir and settled in Azad Kashmir, prompting calls for de-escalation and dialogue.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is set to form a government in Gilgit-Baltistan after securing 11 out of 24 seats in the Legislative Assembly elections. The Election Commission ordered recounts in two constituencies and re-polling in some polling stations following allegations of irregularities. PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari declared victory, stating the party is the 'single largest party' in the region.

Afzal Gujjar, a transport leader in Swat, was injured in an armed attack that killed his son, nephew, and guard. Unidentified assailants used heavy weapons in the assault, prompting a police search operation that resulted in three arrests. Family members blocked a road with victims' bodies, demanding justice and accusing police of failing to act despite Gujjar's claims of ongoing attacks.

The Peshawar-Torkham Highway reopened after Sultan Khel tribesmen blocked it to protest targeted killings in their area. Two residents were killed, prompting protests against Zaka Khel elders and government authorities. A negotiating committee formed to address security concerns and demands for stricter road safety measures, while agreeing to end a polio vaccination boycott and reopen schools.

A female doctor at Quetta's Provincial Civil Hospital was seriously injured in an acid attack by a hospital employee. The suspect fled but was later killed in a police encounter after opening fire on law enforcers. Balochistan's Chief Minister and Health Minister condemned the attack and directed authorities to provide the doctor with optimal treatment.

A Pakistani couple in Italy was sentenced to two years in prison for forcing their 22-year-old daughter to abort and coercing her into marrying a cousin in Pakistan. The victim reported years of abuse, including physical violence and threats, to Italian authorities before fleeing to Pakistan with her family.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled that the government cannot deny foreign postings to Trade and Investment Officers based on undisclosed intelligence reports, setting aside the Ministry of Commerce's decision. Candidates had completed all selection processes and received approval from the prime minister, but were rejected by a vetting agency's adverse assessment.