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A Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet went down off the eastern coast during a routine training exercise, prompting an immediate large-scale search and rescue operation. President William Lai Ching-te has mandated a full, urgent investigation into the causes of the crash.

NEPRA has issued its ruling, raising the average basic electricity tariff by Rs 1.79 per unit. Pending federal government endorsement, the new average rate will stand at Rs 33.38 per unit, aiming to meet the distribution companies financial requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26.

President Donald Trump posted a series of highly charged claims asserting that China and Russia possess “zero fear” of NATO unless the alliance is backed by the strength of the “DJT REBUILT U.S.A.,” while taking personal credit for dramatically increasing defense contributions from member nations.

Filmmaker Atlee, fresh off the success of Jawan, is crafting his most ambitious project yet, tentatively titled AA22xA6. The film, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, is reportedly set to dedicate up to Rs 400 crore solely to high-performance visual effects, aiming for a cinematic spectacle unlike anything seen before in Indian cinema.

The release of Bangladesh star Mustafizur Rahman from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) following directives from the BCCI has ignited a severe diplomatic and cricketing crisis, leading the Bangladesh government to ban IPL coverage and the BCB to threaten a boycott of the T20 World Cup 2026 in India. Rahman has immediately registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season.

Punjab Police have arrested a 15-year-old resident of Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, from Pathankot on serious charges of espionage. Police officials allege the minor was in continuous contact with handlers in Pakistan, including elements associated with the ISI and the Pakistan Army, sending sensitive military information via a reportedly 'cloned' mobile phone.

Advocate Imaan Mazari has taken a bold legal step, asking the Islamabad Session Court to summon DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry as a witness in the 'controversial tweets' case. Mazari contends that the military spokesman's public statements prejudiced the judicial proceedings, necessitating his cross-examination to prevent irreparable damage to the defense.

Amnesty International has issued a strong warning that Pakistan’s Constitution (Twenty-seventh Amendment) Act, 2025, constitutes a sustained attack on judicial independence, establishing a politically influenced Federal Constitutional Court and granting absolute, lifetime criminal immunity to the President and top military officials.

ISPR Chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry launched a scathing critique against the founder of PTI, accusing him of operating as an absolute dictator during his tenure and centralizing all state power. He also questioned PTI's opposition to military operations, contrasting their stance with the widespread attacks faced by other major political parties.

The UN Security Council convened an emergency session following an alleged US military operation targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. While the US defended its actions as limited law enforcement, Pakistan strongly cautioned the international community that such unilateral operations are a violation of the UN Charter and set a perilous example for state sovereignty.