Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Special Assistant for Information Shafi Jan has revealed that the provincial cabinet has approved the Climate Action Board Amendment Bill 2026. In a statement, Shafi Jan stated that a grant of Rs 11.25 crore has been approved for minority students, while the amount of the Drought-Affected Communities’ Endowment Fund has been increased to Rs 30 crore. He added that relief packages have been approved for the victims of different incidents in Mardan, Nowshera, and Haripur, while a grant of Rs 16.81 crore has been approved for the Education Foundation.
Shafi Jan also stated that the seventh NFC Award has not been updated despite the merger of FATA, while only Rs 168 billion have been allocated for the merged districts. He added that approval has been granted to declare the Institute of Mental Health Sciences as a subsidiary of the Hayatabad Medical Complex and to appoint a Director General at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority. Additionally, an additional grant of Rs 18 crore has been approved to convert the Mardan Swat Kidney Hospital into a modern kidney transplant center.
The Special Assistant for Information in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has stated that the provincial cabinet has also approved the purchase of 2.25 million metric tons of wheat worth Rs 19.68 billion at a price of Rs 3,000 per 40 kg. He added that the current weather conditions, with temperatures soaring in most parts of the country and a high possibility of severe heat in southern regions, are expected to bring rain showers to some areas, including Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir.
A Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) ship, “Khairpur”, carrying 8 million liters of diesel, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz three days ago. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has met with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif. The Pakistani Indus Water Commissioner has sought details from his Indian counterpart. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon has claimed that the delay in the BRT project in Karachi is not due to the Sindh government. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Atta Tarar, has stated that the government values the efforts of journalists and media workers.
The Islamabad High Court has scheduled two petitions filed by PTI leaders for hearing. The police have claimed that the killer of a young man was his friend, who shot him dead in Noreabad on March 30 and then threw acid on his body to conceal his identity. The Joint Action Committee, comprising PBA, APNS, CPNE, EMNAD, and PFUJ, has expressed deep concern over the current situation regarding freedom of expression and safety of journalists on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.
According to a statement, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Emad Abdullah Al-Sufayan, has praised Pakistan’s developmental role and efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. Karachi is experiencing a hot and dry spell. The Meteorological Department has recorded a high temperature of 40.9 degrees Celsius in Karachi. Pervez Elahi has expressed condolences to the sons of Molana Ihsan ul Haq on the death of their mother. The annual “Passport DC” open house event was held at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington. In view of the severe heat in Karachi, the Karachi Electric has appealed to consumers to adopt precautionary measures. Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, has stated that corruption and mafia culture are the roots of Pakistan’s problems, which have been suffocating the country.
The prices of wheat flour have risen in various cities across the country, with a 20-kg bag reaching Rs 200 in some areas. The Peshawar Zalmi has won the Pakistan Super League (PSL) title for the second time, defeating the Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets in the final. Zalmi has won the title after 8 years. In a statement, the team has thanked the fans for their support and appreciation for the game. The team has also stated that the US will launch the “Project Freedom” initiative in the Middle East tomorrow
