UN General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution introduced by Pakistan on cooperation with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, urging the United Nations to strengthen collaboration in areas of mutual interest

The Dhabeji pumping station remained without power for over 96 hours due to cable faults worsened by rain, deepening Karachi’s water crisis with a daily shortfall of up to 350 million gallons and residents forced to rely on expensive water tankers

Indus fishing cat, the delta’s last major predator, is disappearing, with populations halved in two decades: wetland loss, pollution, low water and pesticides drive its decline; conservation groups are launching community outreach and habitat protection

Tensions erupted after an attack in Kashmir on 22 April killed 28 Hindu pilgrims; blaming Pakistan-based groups, India launched strikes, Pakistan responded with drone attacks on Indian cities: both sides escalated towards wider conflict and civilian harm