An American woman, Onijah Andrew Robinson, traveled to Pakistan to marry a 19-year-old she met online, but was abandoned under family pressure. Now stranded due to an expired visa, she refuses to leave, demands Pakistani citizenship and $3,000 per week, and has declined assistance from authorities.

Pakistan has introduced the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to criminalise organised beggary following complaints from foreign nations. The law aims to curb begging networks, tighten airport screenings, and prevent human smuggling.

The Sharif family in London has been warned by local police of a serious threat based on intelligence from the West Midlands Police. Scotland Yard has advised heightened vigilance while investigating links to TikTok threats and a recent arrest outside their Avenfield residence.

The bureau is investigating allegations of large-scale financial fraud and embezzlement in the real estate project.

After seven years of silence, Sham Idrees addresses his feud with Ducky Bhai in a powerful video, clarifying past misunderstandings and sharing his struggles.

The West Indies won the second Test in Multan by 120 runs on day three to draw the series 1-1. Pakistan won the first Test by 127 runs, also in Multan.

The PTI has paused negotiations with the government, citing unmet demands for a judicial commission and the release of political prisoners. While criticism mounts over their inconsistent approach, the party signals a possible return to talks if progress is made.

Naqvi discussed matters of mutual interest, including the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan-US relations.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced government control of Al-Qadir Trust University after ex-PM Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were convicted in the £190 million corruption case. She pledged scholarships, laptops, and educational opportunities for students while emphasizing unity and progress.

Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were convicted in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case, receiving 14-year and 7-year prison sentences, respectively, for corruption and misuse of authority. The court also seized the Al-Qadir Trust University and imposed fines, marking a major legal setback for the former prime minister.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar confirmed a meeting with COAS General Asim Munir, alongside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur, to address the party's concerns. The discussions were seen as a positive step towards resolving ongoing issues between the party and the establishment.

Pakistan came to the brink of default in 2023, as a political crisis compounded shock from the global economic downturn and drove the nation's debt burden to terminal levels.