♦ PM takes notice as countrywide protests against electricity tariff hike soar

♦ LPG price hiked by another Rs10 per kilogram

♦ Pakistan wants collaborative partnership with US: PM Kakar: Says conversion, diversion do exist between US, Pakistan on various global issues: Calls for continuation of social order, maintenance of rule of law: Wonders why IMF being presented as enemy: Says our biggest problem is imbalance between resources and expenditures

♦ ECP calls JI, MQM-P heads for consultation on elections

♦ Lahore High Court caseload swells to 175,000

♦ Qureshi moves IHC against his physical remand order

♦ Another case lodged against top PTI leaders for statements against security institutions

♦ PTI ex-MPA Raja Azhar sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand

♦ Court extends judicial remand of PTI female workers by 14 days

♦ Hearing of Imaan Mazari, Wazir Ali’s bail pleas put off until Monday

♦ Two Qaeda commanders among 8 terrorists arrested from Punjab

♦ Punjab CM warns no negligence over free medicines provision to patients will be tolerated

♦ Sindh governor objects to Karachi Metropolitan University Bill

♦ Sharmila Farooqui gets doctorate degree in Law

♦ PIA set to take action against protesting employees

♦ Three die as more Indian water swells River Sutlej at Arifwala: Pakistan Army steps up rescue and relief operation in different Punjab cities

♦ Lahore woman wins case against foam company over defective mattress

♦ Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) becomes functional

♦ Second day of Hazrat Baba Bulleh Shah Urs continues in Kasur

♦ Eyeing clean-sweep, Pakistan elect to bat first in 3rd one-dayer against Afghanistan

♦ 17th death anniversary of Nawab Akbar Bugti observed

♦ Rawalpindi Express successfully completes shooting, Gohar Rasheed plays lead in Shoaib Akhtar biopic: A high-drama teaser unveiled, offering a glimpse of stars | With over 250 cast and crew members, a full 68-day shoot elevates anticipation for the film | Film to be released internationally later this year

♦ Mother Teresa’s birthday is being celebrated today