Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar, a PML-N MNA and former provincial minister, passed away at 76 in Bahawalpur. Political leaders including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Nawaz Sharif, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief and praised his public service.

The government appointed Gen Syed Aamer Raza as the first Commander of the National Strategic Command (CNSC) under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which restructured Pakistan's military command. The CNSC oversees strategic forces, and upcoming amendments to the National Command Authority Act are expected to align with new military roles.

Korea South-East Power Co. Ltd (KOEN), a South Korean state-owned energy firm, alleges Pakistan's government has unfairly stalled its $1 billion hydropower investment plans. The company claims regulatory delays in tariff determination by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) have blocked progress on two projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swat River for over three years, despite meeting all requirements.

Rain-related fatalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the ongoing monsoon have risen to 18, with four recent deaths in Upper South Waziristan due to a roof collapse. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority reported 14 deaths and 19 injuries statewide, while landslides blocked the Wana-Gomal Zam Road and flash floods damaged agricultural land.

Three excise officials were kidnapped after an attack on their checkpost on the Dalbandin–Taftan Highway in Balochistan's Chagai district by unidentified armed men. The attackers took two official vehicles and weapons, prompting a search and investigation by police. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Balochistan, where terrorist activities and kidnappings have surged.

The government may reintroduce fuel conservation measures due to rising oil prices and foreign exchange pressures from Middle East hostilities. Petrol and diesel prices will now be revised only on working days, with Ogra publishing detailed calculations online. The government retains control over various levies and duties.

Security forces in Pakistan killed three more terrorists in Balochistan during Operation Shaban, raising the total to 91 killed in the operation. The operation, launched after an attack that killed 27 police personnel, involves the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and police. Balochistan's security situation has deteriorated, with a 109% increase in terrorist attacks in May, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged to end terrorism with military support, while blaming India and Afghanistan for recent attacks.

Monsoon rains in Bangladesh have caused at least 50 deaths and displaced tens of thousands due to flash floods and landslides. The crisis has led to severe shortages of food and water, with thousands seeking shelter in government-run centers. Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar also experienced landslides, killing 15 people.

Pakistani security forces killed 75 insurgents in Balochistan province after attacks on police and civilians by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The operations followed a police post attack near Mangi Dam, which killed nine officers and abducted 18 others, later found dead. The government approved compensation for families of slain officers.

The Pakistani federal government has turned to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to address uncontrolled population growth, as discussed in a Senate committee meeting led by Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal. The government is revising the National Finance Commission (NFC) formula to disincentivize population growth and has introduced tax exemptions for contraceptives to reduce birth rates.

Three Pakistani paramilitary Rangers were killed in a militant attack in Karachi when an explosives-laden vehicle struck their headquarters. The military stated they killed three attackers and captured a wounded Afghan national, vowing retaliation. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a Pakistani Taliban offshoot, claimed responsibility, which the military alleged is an Indian proxy, though no evidence was provided.

Three Pakistani paramilitary Rangers were killed and four wounded in a militant attack in Karachi, where an explosives-laden vehicle was rammed into a regional headquarters. The militant group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility, and the military vowed retaliation. Pakistan's President and Prime Minister condemned the attack, while operations continue to eliminate accomplices.

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake from Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region caused tremors across Pakistan, while two quakes in Balochistan damaged homes and injured 18-19 people. The National Disaster Management Authority reported no fatalities, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed rescue operations.

The government has kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged for the next week, following recent reductions in prices due to declining international oil prices. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had previously announced cuts, but earlier wartime-related price hikes faced public backlash.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the formation of a committee to address a proposed constitutional amendment for stronger local governments and to resolve Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s (MQM-P) concerns over missing workers. MQM-P expressed optimism, citing rare progress on these issues and a potential political consensus on local governance.

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Attock's Mankor area. A cache of weapons and explosives was recovered, and the militants were allegedly linked to planned terrorist attacks in Punjab. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the operation targeting Fitna al Khawarij, a term for Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.

The 2026-27 federal budget presentation was disrupted by protests from PPP and PTI in the National Assembly and government workers outside Parliament. PPP criticized PML-N's 'unreasonable attitude' and protested a reduction in Sindh's water share, while PTI members disrupted the session with slogans and torn budget documents. The budget session faced delays and tensions, including scuffles between PTI and PML-N lawmakers.

President Asif Ali Zardari approved the repeal of the 2016 bill to privatize Pakistan International Airlines, fulfilling legal requirements. A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited secured 75% shares of PIA in December 2025 with a Rs135 billion bid and aims to acquire the remaining 25% government stake.

A Pakistani army MI-17 helicopter crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir due to a technical fault, killing all military personnel on board. The crash occurred near Muzaffarabad during a protest by the Joint Awami Action Committee, though no link was suggested. Rescue teams responded, and a board of inquiry was ordered to investigate the cause.

Security forces in Pakistan killed six terrorists linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Panjgur district. The operation, conducted by the military's ISPR, resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and explosives, with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commending the security forces for the success.

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham supports the U.S. blockade against Iran, stating it could become global soon to curb Iran's state-sponsored terrorism. Trump extended a ceasefire but maintained the blockade, citing Iran's financial collapse and fractured government.

President Donald Trump claims Iran is 'starving for cash' and 'collapsing financially' due to a U.S.-enforced blockade, extending a ceasefire while demanding Iran submit a unified proposal. Iran's foreign minister condemns the blockade as an act of war, and Iranian forces reportedly fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump claims Iran is 'starving for cash' and 'collapsing financially' due to U.S. blockades, asserting the country loses $500 million daily. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned the blockade as an 'act of war,' while Trump extended a ceasefire at the request of Pakistan's leaders. Iran reportedly fired upon three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.