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Today’s stories
- Govt cuts petrol price by Rs4, high-speed diesel by Rs2The federal government reduced petrol price by Rs4 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs2 for the next week, marking the fifth consecutive week of fuel price cuts. The new petrol price is Rs373.78 and HSD is Rs378.78. These reductions follow months of price fluctuations linked to regional tensions and global oil market changes.
- World's first gig economy treaty adopted at ILOThe International Labour Organization adopted a historic convention to extend labour protections to gig economy workers globally, ensuring fair pay and social security.
- SpaceX vaults over $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPOSpaceX's stock surged over 20% on its Nasdaq debut, valuing the company above $2 trillion, marking the largest IPO in history with $75 billion raised.
- New Pentagon UFO file reveals glowing orbs in US NortheastThe Pentagon released 72 declassified files on UFO sightings, including reports of glowing orbs in the US Northeast, with one account describing a red sphere with a white plasma sun and tethered orbs.
- Why is a 'very close' Iran-US deal taking so long?A potential Iran-US deal remains delayed due to unresolved issues, with both sides having conflicting interests and historical tensions.
- PM Shehbaz invites PPP to form Gilgit-Baltistan govt, says PML-N to sit in oppositionPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited PPP to form Gilgit-Baltistan government while PML-N will support it from opposition. PPP Chairman welcomed the move as democratic, though election results face challenges from other parties.
- Budget 2026-27 income tax calculator: find out your new take-home salaryThe Pakistani government announced tax cuts and abolished surcharges for four income slabs in the 2026-27 budget, allowing salaried employees to calculate their revised take-home salary using an updated tax calculator.
- Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil heading into World CupBrazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker believes doubts about the team could work in their favor as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup, with their opening match against Morocco.
- Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international careerJapan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup due to a foot injury and announced his retirement from international football. Japan's team faces multiple injuries ahead of the tournament.
- UFC marches into mainstreamThe UFC 250 event will take place on the White House South Lawn in June 2026, marking the organization's transition from a controversial underground sport to mainstream popularity with major broadcast deals and cultural impact.
- NZ great Williamson retires from international cricketNew Zealand's Kane Williamson retired from international cricket at 35 during the England series, having scored 19,346 runs in 378 games and captained the team to major achievements.
- Pulisic 'ready to battle' ParaguayChristian Pulisic says the US team is ready to face Paraguay in their World Cup opener, with both sides expecting a tough match as the US aims to show their capabilities on home soil.
- Canada ready to embrace World Cup pressureCanada's coach Jesse Marsch states the team is prepared for the pressure of hosting the World Cup, despite some player injuries and concerns about discipline.
- Four killed, 24 injured as wind storm hits K-P's BannuA wind storm with heavy rains caused destruction in Bannu, killing four and injuring 24, leading to emergency response efforts.
- Israel expanding Gaza ‘yellow line’ to derail ceasefire talks, says HamasHamas claims Israel is expanding the 'yellow line' in Gaza to undermine ceasefire negotiations, with the Israeli army moving it westward and violating the agreement.