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 🇵🇰 National & Political 

News Pakistan condemns Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Pakistan’s Foreign Office strongly condemned what it called “unprovoked” Israeli airstrikes in Syria and urged the UN Security Council to act—highlighting concerns over Gaza and Kashmir. This statement came as Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar presided over key UNSC meetings during Pakistan’s rotating presidency (Arab News).

Pakistan spy agency cracks down on black‑market dollar trade

A deputy ISI chief met currency exchange firms to address the rupee's recent slide. A security crackdown on illegal forex dealers resulted in the rupee gaining about one rupee in the open market (Reuters).

World Bank requests amendments to NTDC power‑transmission project

The World Bank has asked Pakistan to update agreements under the National Transmission & Dispatch Company (NTDC) to reflect recent changes in newly formed entities involved in power-transmission (Profit by Pakistan Today).

National Assembly voices financial concerns

The NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs expressed worries over hefty capacity payments being made for unused electricity—a growing strain on the national budget (The Nation).

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🌧 Weather & Environment 

Monsoon flood updates

Heavy monsoon rains continue to hit Pakistan. A retired colonel's body was recovered from floodwaters in Rawalpindi, while his daughter remains missing. The death toll has reached 260 since late June, with over 600 injured (Arab News) (Flood segment). Heavy rainfall alerts are also circulating nationwide.

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🛡 Defense & Foreign Affairs

Pakistan–Saudi Arabia maritime security talks

In Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s CJCSC met Saudi naval leadership to reinforce defense and maritime security cooperation amid regional tensions (Arab News).

India raises CPEC concerns at the UN

India challenged China-Pakistan-Afghanistan discussions about CPEC expansion as “unacceptable,” saying it is under consistent scrutiny (Dawn).

India accuses Pakistan of economic and security mismanagement

India's UN ambassador labelled Pakistan a “serial borrower from IMF” and accused it of harbouring terrorism, highlighting its economic and governance shortcomings (economictimes.indiatimes.com).

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⚙️ Economy & Business                 

                                                                                                        

BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan starting 2026

Chinese EV giant BYD plans to start assembling electric vehicles in Karachi from mid-2026, targeting 25,000 units annually. Pakistan expects EV market growth of up to 4× in 2025, with BYD aiming for 30–35% market share (Reuters).

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🏏 Sports & Education 
                                                                                                                    

Bangladesh vs Pakistan T20I – final match today (July 24)

The third and final T20I in Dhaka is scheduled for today, with Pakistan aiming to end their losing streak after trailing 0–2 in the series (mint).

England to host Pakistan Test tour in 2026

The ECB confirmed that Pakistan will tour England in mid‑August 2026 for a three-match Test series (Arab News).

LACAS represents Pakistan globally

LACAS became the first Pakistani school to take part in Switzerland's Villars Symposium 2025, showcasing a sustainability project on the global stage (The Friday Times).

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📌 Quick Headlines

• Policy reversals threaten solar sector growth amidst weak implementation in the power segment (The Express Tribune).

• UN experts called out ongoing violence and discrimination against minorities in Pakistan (ohchr.org).

• The significant Kohistan corruption scandal—estimated at over Rs 30 billion—continues its high-level investigations (Wikipedia).

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🧭 Summary

The day’s top stories cover a range of national, regional, and international topics: from foreign policy and defense to climate-driven humanitarian challenges, critical economic policy shifts, evolving EV market opportunities, and high-stakes cricket action.