Lahore experienced another spell of early morning rain on Monday, the second day in a row of wet weather that brought a noticeable chill to the city and prompted many residents to reach for warmer clothing.

Oil prices rose again, with Brent crude hitting $106 a barrel early Monday before retreating slightly to over $104 as an escalation in Middle East tensions persists.

At least 90 flights have been cancelled at airports across Pakistan due to the closure of Middle Eastern airspace following escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

At least five women were killed and 55 others injured on Monday when the roof of a centre distributing payments under the Benazir Income Support Programme collapsed in a suburban area of the city.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to issue 5G licences to telecom companies later this week following the completion of the spectrum auction process.

Pakistan’s armed forces are continuing operations against militant groups operating along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, security sources said.

The Supreme Court has ruled that employees of the Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) do not fall within the definition of civil servants.

Eid shopping activity has intensified across the country as citizens flock to markets, commercial centres and shopping malls to complete preparations for the upcoming Eidul Fitr celebrations.

Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Minister for Railways, called on Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, in Lahore.

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