Pakistan

The daily Wagah-Attari border ceremony with India will be resumed, previously halted after an April 22 attack in Kashmir; The ceremony reopens to media and the public, though diplomatic tensions persist

Security forces reportedly killed 9 militants of the Pakistani Taliban TTP, active in the northwest region, in a raid in Dera Ismail Khan, near the Afghan border; Among them was Shireen, linked to the killing of army captain Hasnain Akhtar

Anti-smuggling measures and import restrictions imposed by Pakistan have led to a sharp decline of the Afghan Transit Trade that registered -66% in the first eight months of current fiscal year compared to same period in FY 2023-24, The Nation reported

Lahore High Court ruled that it is compulsory for biological fathers to maintain children born out of wedlock, including those conceived from rape; family court will check the child's paternity before proceeding with maintenance ruling

In a highly anticipated Champions Trophy match, Pakistan lost to India by six wickets, intensifying their cricket rivalry; Virat Kohli guided India to surpass Pakistan’s 241-run total and diminishes Pakistan’s chances of advancing in the tournament

Punjab launches a project to greenify Cholistan desert in the frame of the Green Pakistan Initiative; the initiative includes a 5.000-acre Smart Agri Farm, Green Agri Mall and research centers to boost agriculture with modern tech and farmer support

Anita Karim, Pakistan’s first female MMA fighter, is breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, inspiring young women; known as “The Arm Collector,” she excels internationally despite societal challenges reshaping local perceptions of female fighters

The Reko Diq mine, located in Chagai, Balochistan, will begin gold and copper production by 2028 under Barrick Gold’s leadership; with major investments planned, the project aims to boost exports, though local refining capacity remains a challenge

Under Pakistan’s Hajj Policy 2025, women can perform Hajj without a male guardian, but with previous written consent from a parent or spouse and in the company of trustworthy female companions