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Friday, July 24, 2026 · World & Pakistan Edition
Lahore Underwater: Monsoon Rains Paralyse Punjab
Torrential rains have submerged large parts of Lahore, blocking arterial roads and disrupting livelihoods. Heavy monsoon activity is spreading across Punjab and other provinces, testing an infrastructure already strained by years of deferred maintenance and climate pressure.
Petrol Hits Rs 331.52 as Oil Surge Ripples Home
Pakistan's petroleum prices were raised again — petrol now stands at approximately Rs 331.52 per litre following a Rs 4.40 increase. The government has shifted to daily price reviews pegged to global benchmarks, drawing sharp public criticism even as dealers called off a planned strike after emergency talks with officials.
Chinese Mathematicians Claim Fields Medal — A Historic First
Two Chinese nationals have been awarded the Fields Medal — mathematics' highest honour — making them the first recipients from mainland China. The achievement drew global acclaim and is being celebrated as a milestone for science education in Asia.
France
Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Southern France
Advancing blazes in southern France have prompted emergency evacuations of several towns. Firefighters from across Europe have been mobilised as heatwave conditions fuel rapid fire spread.
Navigating the Storm — Global Conflict, Local Pain, and Pakistan's Path Forward
The resurgence of direct hostilities in the US-Iran conflict is a stark reminder of how quickly geopolitical fault lines become kitchen-table crises. What began earlier in 2026 has escalated into sustained missile exchanges and proxy disruptions — pushing oil past $100 and injecting deep uncertainty into global supply chains. The involvement of Houthi forces and threats to the Strait of Hormuz amplify the risk of a prolonged regional crisis with worldwide consequences.
Pakistan finds itself acutely exposed. As a net oil importer, every jump in crude translates directly into higher transport costs, inflationary pressure on food and essentials, and tighter fiscal space for the government. The shift to daily petrol price reviews reflects a bid for realism — but it also amplifies public frustration when relief is slow to arrive. Simultaneously, the monsoon floods inundating Lahore are a reminder that climate vulnerability and economic fragility reinforce each other.
The path forward requires accelerating energy diversification — renewables, efficiency standards, strategic reserves — and investing in climate-resilient infrastructure. Diplomatically, Pakistan has navigated carefully, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia while avoiding entanglement in great-power rivalries. That balance must hold. Globally, de-escalation paths must be pursued with urgency: history offers little comfort to those who mistake military pressure for lasting resolution.
Judge Among Dead in Mastung Attack
A sitting judge and a gunman were killed in an attack in Mastung, Balochistan. Security forces have cordoned off the area; investigations are ongoing.
Karachi Police Operations Target Murder Suspects
Karachi police conducted a series of encounters in connection with ongoing murder investigations, with suspects killed in separate incidents across the city.
PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating regional tensions, calling for restraint from all parties.
Sindh Cabinet Approves Employee Relief Package
The Sindh cabinet passed a relief package for government employees and announced plans to phase out older, high-emission vehicles as part of a broader urban reform agenda.
US Tariffs Target Goods Linked to Forced Labour
Washington announced fresh tariffs on trading partners over forced-labour concerns, adding another layer of uncertainty to global trade flows already rattled by the Iran conflict.
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