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Chrome is rolling out an update that includes 15 security fixes for its desktop versions on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The update addresses two critical buffer overflow vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-76034 in WebGL and CVE-2026-76036 in Dawn. These flaws could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox.

An assistant sub-inspector allegedly raped a mentally impaired woman at Lahore's Ghaziabad police station, leading to the suspension of over 70 personnel. The incident was reported via an FIR under Pakistan Penal Code Section 376 and Police Order 155-C. The woman was taken to the station without female personnel, and the room where the alleged rape occurred was identified.

Andy Burnham, Britain’s new Prime Minister, has expressed support for a written Constitution for the UK, which currently lacks such a document. He emphasized the need for a 'new clear set of principles' to address constitutional gaps and empower regional authorities through devolution.

A methane gas explosion at a coal mine near Quetta killed at least 32 miners, with two still missing. The blast triggered a fire and structural collapse, complicating rescue efforts. Provincial authorities announced compensation for victims' families and an inquiry into the incident.

At least 15 coal miners were killed in a methane gas explosion at a private mine in Sorange coalfield near Quetta, with over 24 others trapped underground. Rescue efforts face challenges due to fire, toxic gases, and collapsed tunnels, as officials confirm the incident was caused by methane accumulation.

A sessions court in Lahore granted pre-arrest bail to six police officials involved in a raid on the residence of Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan. The court ordered the officials to join the investigation and pay Rs50,000 surety bonds, while the police claim the raid was based on a tip-off about suspects in a neighboring house.

Villages in Ferozwala, including Rahim Colony and Pathan Colony, are submerged due to flooding from Bhed Nullah, forcing residents like Aslam and Maqsood Ali to evacuate and return to collect essentials. Authorities predict further monsoon-induced river swelling, exacerbating the crisis, while residents report no government aid so far.

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has uncovered an organized scam involving the import and clearance of an iPhone 16, implicating FedEx, Customs officials, and private individuals. A complainant paid taxes for an iPhone 16 Plus sent via FedEx but was denied delivery despite documentation, with a forged authority letter allegedly used to transfer the device. The FTO has ordered an investigation into potential widespread fraud and recommended stricter procedures for courier clearances.

Lawyers Imaan Mazar and Hadi Ali Chattha have requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to schedule an early hearing for their petitions seeking suspension of sentences in the Peca case. The court dismissed the prosecution’s objections to the petitions, allowing them to proceed on merits, and the applicants now seek a hearing during the week starting July 27.

A federal cabinet sub-committee led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb approved prices for 52 life-saving medicines, which Health Minister Mustafa Kamal described as cheaper and higher quality. The approval requires final federal cabinet ratification before production and public availability.

ICC members voted to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies and plans to challenge. The US, opposing the ICC, supports his removal and has imposed sanctions on ICC officials. His dismissal triggers a new election process for a prosecutor.

A nurse at Rawalpindi's Holy Family Hospital was booked after accidentally severing the thumb of a 23-day-old newborn girl during treatment. The father, Qasir Mehmood, filed an FIR, and the nurse later apologized, leading to his forgiveness. A separate robbery incident involving a Bykea rider was also reported.

Drug dealers in Islamabad have shifted their operations online and enlisted beggars as peddlers after a police crackdown. Over 1,000 dealers were arrested this year, with significant drug seizures reported, while police implemented strategies to counter drug delivery near educational institutions and posh areas.

3,172 gender-based violence cases were reported in Pakistan from January to June 2026, with murders, torture, and abductions being the most common. Punjab accounted for 74% of cases, followed by Sindh with 17%, and 10 districts were identified as most vulnerable.

A woman and her three children were found dead in Lahore, Pakistan, with police investigating possible poisoning. The husband, Nasir Dogar, was temporarily detained and released after providing a statement, claiming his wife had mental health issues and may have administered poison before dying.

Sadiq Khan was appointed to the House of Lords by outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He remains London Mayor and may be offered a ministerial role by Starmer’s successor Andy Burnham.

The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the Ministry of Communications and other respondents regarding a petition challenging a 50% higher motorway toll on vehicles with insufficient M-Tag balances. The court heard arguments that the policy was arbitrary and lacked legal justification, directing the ministry to respond to the petition.

A US rights group, Dawn, has urged the UN to impose an arms embargo on the UAE, alleging its support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) contributed to genocide in Sudan. The UAE and RSF deny providing support, but Dawn cites UN and Amnesty International findings linking UAE-supplied weapons to atrocities in el-Fasher and el-Obeid.

Human rights groups DAWN and Taxpayers Alliance Against Genocide sued the Trump administration over sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its Gaza war investigations. The lawsuit claims the sanctions, which restrict interactions with sanctioned entities, have forced the groups to censor advocacy work related to Palestinian rights. The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials in 2024, prompting Trump's executive order accusing the court of targeting Israel.

Two human rights groups sued the Trump administration over sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its investigations into Israel's actions in Gaza. The lawsuit claims the sanctions, imposed via an executive order, have restricted the groups' advocacy work and collaborations with Palestinian organizations and sanctioned entities.

Human rights groups DAWN and Taxpayers Alliance Against Genocide sued the Trump administration over sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging the restrictions have hindered their advocacy for Palestinians. The lawsuit claims the sanctions force self-censorship and block collaboration with Palestinian groups and sanctioned entities, violating constitutional rights. The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes in Gaza linked to Israel's conflict with Hamas.

Five Punjab workers were murdered in Mashkel, highlighting ongoing ethnic violence in Balochistan. Terrorist groups exploit ethnic divisions, and recent counterterrorism operations have failed to ensure lasting security. The article emphasizes the need for improved intelligence, policing, and addressing political, economic, and governance deficits to achieve stability.

A Michigan woman unknowingly drove over a downed power line twice during storms that left nearly 400,000 residents without power. The line had fallen in her yard, and she only learned of the danger the next day. DTE Energy mobilized crews nationwide to address outages, while some residents, like Bill Daugherty, endured extended power losses.

A lion rescued from a private zoo in poor condition has been moved to Primal Earth Wildlife Sanctuary in Karachi. Animal activists, including Jude Allen and Sana Raja, coordinated the rescue after the lion's distressing image went viral, revealing signs of tail trauma, stunted growth, and nutritional deficiencies.

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned his likely successor, Andy Burnham, that global conflicts cannot be ignored amid rising international volatility. Starmer emphasized the interconnectedness of global issues like Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz with domestic challenges, while Burnham affirmed full support for Ukraine.

At least 24 people were killed when a Peshawar-bound passenger bus fell into a ravine near the Balochistan-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border. The incident occurred in the Dana Sar area of Balochistan’s Sherani district, and rescue teams responded immediately. Sherani Deputy Commissioner Wali Khan Kakar confirmed the details.

Three people, including a five-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, were killed and 10 others injured in a suspected quadcopter drone attack on a house in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district. Police confirmed the casualties and launched an investigation, noting recent similar incidents in the area.

Rawalpindi police are implementing a new SOP to secure prisoner transportation after an escape incident, including trial requests for terrorism cases at jail premises. The police aim to prevent future escapes by reshuffling guard duties and deploying specialized forces.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, will introduce unique usernames to replace phone number sharing, enhancing user privacy. Users will no longer automatically share their numbers in group chats or first-time messages, and there will be no public directory for usernames. The feature will roll out gradually worldwide, with creators and businesses allowed to claim existing handles from Meta's other platforms.

Saba Iqbal, sister of Mashal Khan who was lynched in a false blasphemy case in 2017, graduated in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her father highlighted her achievement as a source of pride and inspiration for girls in Pashtun regions, while recalling the trauma of Mashal's murder.

An 8-year-old girl, Mantaha Zahara, was raped and murdered in Sargodha after being taken to a shop's upper floor by a helper, Arsalan. The victim's family and Arsalan's parents accuse police of favoring the shop owner, Hanif, and his son Ehsan Ali, while omitting a fifth suspect from the FIR. Separately, a youth is accused of raping two boys and recording the assault in Sargodha.

Pakistan may resume importing Iranian crude oil as US sanctions ease, but technical and commercial challenges like high furnace oil yield and limited domestic demand persist. Local refineries previously imported Iranian oil until sanctions halted purchases, and upgrades are needed to process heavy crude effectively.

A preliminary postmortem report of a 7-year-old girl found murdered in Sargodha suggests possible rape before her death. Four suspects were arrested, with one confessing to the crime, while the prime suspect was killed during an escape attempt. The case involves allegations of murder, rape, and accomplice involvement, with an FIR filed under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.

Sargodha police arrested four suspects in the murder of a seven-year-old girl, whose body was found in a shop. The prime suspect, the shop owner, allegedly attempted to rape the girl before killing her, with three others accused of abetting the crime. A fifth suspect was also detained, though details remain unclear.

The government reinstated previous speed limits on motorways and national highways, setting 120 km/h for cars and light transport vehicles and 110 km/h for public and heavy transport vehicles. The earlier reduction aimed to promote austerity and fuel conservation amid a global fuel crisis linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.

A court in Karachi extended the deadline for police to file the final charge sheet against alleged cocaine dealer Anmol Pinky and other suspects in a drug case. The court adjourned the hearing until June 27, allowing additional time for forensic and investigative reports. Two suspects, Zeeshan-ur-Rehman and Sohail-ur-Rehman, applied for discharge, claiming false implication, while the prosecution argued they were accomplices.

Hackers breached the Capital Development Authority's (CDA) property and water billing system, demanding a Bitcoin ransom and threatening to leak data on the dark web. The CDA, along with its vendor NRTC and IT Department, is working to restore systems, while online payment links remain inaccessible, affecting tax payments.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will present a Rs2.15 trillion tax-free budget for 2026-27, allocating Rs235 billion for the Annual Development Programme and targeting Rs182 billion in own-source revenue. The budget includes a 7% pay raise for government workers, no new taxes, and reductions in infrastructure development cess and tax on five-marla houses. Approval of the federal grant is contingent on Imran Khan's assent.

A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed and two family members injured when police reportedly shot at their car in Chakwal, Punjab province, Pakistan. The incident occurred during a robbery while the family was visiting relatives.

Claims that Lahore and Faisalabad will rank among the world's hottest cities by 2050 are misleading, as a Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) heatwave advisory and a University of Chicago study cited in media reports focus on mortality risk rather than temperature rankings. The study projects increased heat-related deaths in Pakistani cities but does not rank them by temperature.