A new nationwide corruption survey paints a cautiously positive picture for Pakistan’s state. Most respondents say they did not pay a bribe in the past year and many acknowledge economic stabilisation, but they also demand stronger accountability, cleaner political funding and real protection for whistleblowers.
A passenger, Aliyan Zaman from Attock, was arrested at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi while attempting to travel abroad with over 47 illegal visas on his phone, leading to an investigation by the FIA.
تحریکِ انصاف کے چیئرمین عمران خان کو فی الحال ڈیڑھ سو سے زائد مقدمات کا سامنا ہے جن میں متعدد مقدمات ایسے بھی ہیں جو نہ صرف انہیں جیل کی سلاخوں کے پیچھے پہنچا سکتے ہیں بلکہ ان کے سیاسی مستقبل کو بھی ناقابلِ تلافی نقصان پہنچا سکتے ہیں یعنی سابق وزیراعظم ہمیشہ کیلئے سیاسی میدان سے باہر بھی ہو سکتے ہیں۔
Iran International reports President Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter citing IRGC takeover. Iran's presidency denies it. Khamenei is reportedly in seclusion. The US-Iran deal has not been signed. The Thursday Times reports what is known and what remains contested.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad on 1 June 2026 for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, meeting Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership including Field Marshal Munir.
PSG are back-to-back Champions League champions after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest. Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead before Dembele equalised. Neither side could find a winner in 120 minutes. PSG held their nerve in the shootout. The Thursday Times reports.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a true friendship is growing between Washington and Pakistan, calling its mediation role an unexpected development and praising Field Marshal Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif directly.