AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOIC Women’s Conference: Islamabad hosted the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, with delegates from 57 member states discussing women’s social, economic and political empowerment, while the Red Zone around the venue stays sealed under heavy security. West Asia Diplomacy: Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar urged Iran and the US to de-escalate and show restraint in calls with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, stressing dialogue under the Islamabad MoU as tensions rise. Energy & Bills: Lahore consumers allege LESCO recovery teams use intimidation, including threats to remove meters, prompting intervention by the commissioner’s office; meanwhile LESCO ends free electricity perks for senior officers. Health Crisis in Karachi: Sindh suspended 37 hospital staff after an HIV outbreak at Valika Hospital reportedly pushed child cases to 80, with a Rs2bn endowment fund announced for affected children. Economy & Trade: Pakistan and the US report progress on a reciprocal trade deal; SBP also ended two bank remittance incentive schemes from July 1, though banks must keep eligible remittances free. Weather: A fresh monsoon spell brought relief to Lahore and other cities but raised flood and landslide risks. Security: A police constable was killed in a terrorist attack in Buner, and Pakistan-linked regional tensions also drew protests from the Kashmiri diaspora in Bradford.
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