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Over 300,000 Afghan refugees were repatriated in 2026 according to the UN High Commission for Refugees, but many thousands remain in the country legally and illegally.
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Popular TV personality Sarah Khalifah was sentenced to death along with 11 coconspirators by an Egyptian court on charges of drug smuggling and arms possession.
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Members of the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly reprimanded the National Highway Authority administration for what they said was poor planning in executing major roadworks.
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The Federal Constitutional Court dismissed all petitions, refused leave to appeal and disposed of all pending applications in a case regarding the ban on religious materials of a minority group.
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The UK on Tuesday levied a set of sanctions targeting illegal settlements built by occupation forces in the occupied Palestinian West Bank, drawing criticism and praise.
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The Pakistani women's cricket team won handily against Hong Kong in the last round robin of the first group stage in Hong Kong after a dispiriting loss to India over the weekend.
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The parliamentary opposition is threatening walkouts and street protests after criticising the government for its handling of economic issues and in an attempt to force its hand on the release of its leadership, many of whom are still in prison.
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Pakistan is facing a review of its compliance and benefit considerations under a preferential framework for exports to the EU, which is set to expire at the end of 2026.
Crime
Three women were sexually assaulted and three others were harassed, including a 15 year old girl, in Lahore over the past week, casting doubts over the efficacy and vigilance of police in the province.
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The Pakistan People's Party won a closely contested by election to the Gilgit Baltistan Legislative assembly seat from Skardu on Sunday, after strong campaigns by the leading contenders.
