July 2026 Current Affairs Bulletin
A chronological timeline of significant affairs curated for high-yield exam retention.
Iran targets American military assets in Gulf, warns of more attacks as US strikes Iran for 10th consecutive day
Iran's Revolutionary Guards hit US radar and air defence systems in Gulf, halted two oil tankers at Hormuz, warned more attacks to come.
Read Source ArticleGovt borrows Rs5.9tr from banks in FY26
Government borrowed Rs5.9 trillion from banks in FY26, up from Rs5.4 trillion in FY25, with debt servicing set to consume Rs8 trillion in FY27.
Read Source ArticleSupreme Court seeks details of Imran's jail meetings
Supreme Court ordered Adiala jail to provide details of Imran Khan's meetings within three weeks, while PTI alleges solitary confinement and eye ailment.
Read Source ArticleCJP-led body decides to recommend constitutional tweak to govt for establishment of international commercial court
LJCP chaired by CJP Yahya Afridi recommended a constitutional amendment to establish the International Commercial Court of Pakistan to boost FDI.
Read Source ArticleKP approaches FCC, challenges years-long extension of 7th NFC Award after Fata merger
KP approached the Federal Constitutional Court challenging the 7th NFC Award's extension after the 2018 Fata merger, seeking Rs964bn.
Read Source ArticleIran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrives in Pakistan
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Islamabad on Monday to salvage the collapsed 14-point US-Iran Islamabad MoU.
Read Source ArticleCanadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to visit Pakistan on Monday
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will visit Pakistan Monday for first such visit in 20 years, meeting PM Shehbaz Sharif.
Read Source ArticleFinance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in US on 3-day visit, expected to hold talks on trade, finance, investment
Finance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in Washington Saturday for three-day talks on trade, tariffs, investment and bilateral economic partnership.
Read Source ArticlePakistan-China pharma conference ends with $850m agreements
Pakistan-China pharma conference ends with $850m in agreements: 16 contracts ($600m), 80 MoUs ($250m), and 18 herbal medicine deals.
Read Source ArticleLawyers Action Committee terms JCP judge appointment process 'horse trading', announces nationwide movement
Lawyers Action Committee (LAC) rejected JCP judge appointments as 'horse trading', nominating Ali Ahmed Kurd to lead nationwide movement.
Read Source ArticleShort-term inflation surges over 13pc
SPI inflation surged 13.08% YoY for week ending July 16, 2026, driven by petroleum, tomatoes, and wheat flour.
Read Source ArticleIran hits Gulf states and Jordan after seventh night of US strikes
Iran struck Gulf states and Jordan after seventh night of US strikes, raising oil over 4% and hitting Camp Arifjan and Kuwait radar.
Read Source ArticleGB Assembly passes unanimous resolution calling for provisional provincial status
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly unanimously passed resolution on July 16, 2026, urging federal government to grant provisional provincial status and NA representation.
Read Source ArticleSBP reserves fall $1.2bn
External debt servicing reduced SBP foreign exchange reserves to $17.228bn as of July 10, 2026, a drop of $1.2bn.
Read Source ArticleChina and Pakistan call on US, Iran to resume talks, cease hostilities
China and Pakistan called on US and Iran to cease hostilities and resume talks in Shanghai on July 17, 2026.
Read Source ArticleSC reserves ruling on jurisdictional dispute with FCC over authority to hear bail applications in pending NAB appeals
A three-judge SC bench reserved ruling on NAB bail jurisdiction transfer to FCC under 27th Amendment.
Read Source ArticleEU notes ‘issues’ in Pakistan’s GSP+ compliance, urges Islamabad to address 'shortcomings'
European Commission report flagged Pakistan's GSP+ compliance issues, urging reforms to retain preferences from 2027.
Read Source ArticlePakistan becomes founding member of World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation
Pakistan became founding member of WAICO as FM Ishaq Dar signed the establishment agreement in Shanghai.
Read Source ArticleSupreme Court to decide if it can still hear NAB bails
SC postponed until July 16 a ruling on its jurisdiction over NAB bails, as AGP argued FCC now handles them.
Read Source ArticlePakistan publishes its agriculture census, revealing the federation beneath our fields
Pakistan's 2024 Agricultural Census revealed 11.1 million farms (34% increase) and a shift from canal to tubewell irrigation, half solar-powered.
Read Source ArticleDPM Dar to attend signing ceremony for China-led AI governance body in Shanghai: FO
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar will sign the WAICO agreement in Shanghai July 16-17 as founding member, FO said.
Read Source ArticleJCP committee interviews seven candidates for three IHC judges’ posts
Seven-member JCP committee interviewed seven candidates for three IHC judgeships first time since 27th Amendment.
Read Source ArticleBloodbath at PSX as KSE-100 loses 6,400 points over renewed US-Iran fighting
PSX's KSE-100 index plunged 6,408 points (3.56%) on Tuesday amid renewed US-Iran fighting, with oil prices hitting four-week highs.
Read Source ArticleCDF Munir meets Turkish President Erdogan, armed forces chief in Ankara: ISPR
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir met President Erdogan and General Bayraktaroglu in Ankara to bolster defence cooperation.
Read Source ArticleKP Assembly speaker refers controversial legislation expanding lawmakers’ privileges to house committee for review
KP Assembly speaker Shafi Jan referred legislation expanding lawmakers' privileges to a house committee for review.
Read Source ArticleOil jumps 3pc as new strikes by US, Iran threaten Hormuz shipments
Brent crude futures climbed to $78.48 as US and Iran strikes threatened Hormuz shipments.
Read Source ArticlePM Shehbaz meets Qatari leader Sheikh Tamim, condoles death of ex-emir Sheikh Hamad
PM Shehbaz Sharif met Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha to condole ex-emir's death.
Read Source ArticleTough contest ahead as Judicial Commission of Pakistan set to fill IHC slots
JCP meets July 20 to select three IHC judges from nominees including Shahrukh Arjumand, Ayyaz Shaukat, and Umair Majeed Malik.
Read Source Article2-day OIC moot on women empowerment begins in Islamabad with technical-level meetings
Pakistan hosted the OIC's 9th Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad with 190 delegates, ahead of Monday's adoption of the Islamabad Declaration.
Read Source ArticleExchange firms sell $6bn to banks in FY26
Exchange companies sold $6bn to banks in FY26, while SBP closed five firms and 14 banks opened exchange companies for remittances.
Read Source ArticleSC lays down guidelines to curb harassment in educational institutions
SC restored headmistress's penalty and mandated strict anti-harassment guidelines for all educational institutions.
Read Source ArticleWeekly inflation rises 11.94pc
Short-term inflation rose 11.94% year-on-year, driven by wheat flour (71.22%) and energy price surges.
Read Source ArticlePakistan, US make 'significant progress' in talks on proposed reciprocal trade agreement
Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul reported significant progress in two-day US talks on a reciprocal trade agreement.
Read Source ArticleFCC recalls orders that led to Nasla Tower demolition in Karachi
FCC recalled 2018/2019 Supreme Court orders that authorized demolition of Karachi's Nasla Tower, ruling building enforcement is provincial.
Read Source ArticleWorld Bank approves $375.9m to strengthen Pakistan's power transmission network
World Bank approves $375.9m for first phase of 10-year BEST-PAK programme to modernize Pakistan's transmission network and integrate 640MW wind.
Read Source ArticlePakistan assures EU of fulfilling obligations under GSP+ framework
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar assures EU delegation of fulfilling GSP+ obligations, citing reforms like minorities commission and journalists protection.
Read Source ArticleIslamabad court convicts 3 in case of illegal funds transfer for Bahria Town projects
Islamabad court sentenced retired Colonel Khalilur Rehman and two others to one year and Rs500,000 fine for illegal funds transfer.
Read Source ArticleADB cuts Pakistan growth forecast to 3.7pc on higher energy costs
ADB cut Pakistan's FY2027 growth forecast to 3.7% and inflation to 8.3% due to Middle East conflict energy disruptions.
Read Source ArticleUS, Iran trade strikes for a 2nd day in fight over Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran exchanged strikes for second day over Strait of Hormuz; US hit 90 military targets in Iran.
Read Source ArticleKP CM orders review of controversial law granting extended privileges to lawmakers
KP CM Sohail Afridi ordered review of the KP Provincial Assembly Act 2026, granting lawmakers lifetime passports, immunity, and eight weapons licences.
Read Source ArticlePakistan urges US, Iran to exercise restraint after overnight strikes
Pakistan's Foreign Office urged US and Iran to exercise restraint after overnight strikes and uphold the Islamabad MoU.
Read Source ArticlePSX tumbles by over 4,600 points after Trump's comments on Iran
PSX KSE-100 index dropped 4,626 points (2.48%) to close at 181,629 after Trump declared Iran ceasefire over.
Read Source ArticleState bound to protect life, enforce law, carry out fair probe, SC rules
SC ruled state must protect life and enforce law, acquitting MQM workers in Baldia factory fire case.
Read Source ArticleGovt misses IMF deadline for notifying gas tariff
Pakistan missed the July 1 IMF deadline to notify semi-annual gas tariff adjustments.
Read Source ArticlePakistan taking on mantle of mediation for war-torn Libya
Pakistan mediates Libya war with US awareness and Saudi support to end the conflict.
Read Source ArticleOgra notifies 15pc increase in Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas price for June
Ogra notified a 15% RLNG price increase for June, with SNGPL's distribution price at $19.52/mmBtu and SSGCL's at $18.64/mmBtu.
Read Source ArticleArmy top brass affirms commitment to take 'all measures necessary' to ensure availability of Pakistan’s water share
CDF Asim Munir chaired the 276th Corps Commanders’ Conference, affirming commitment to ensure Pakistan’s water share per the NSC’s April 24 directive.
Read Source ArticlePPP’s Amjad Hussain sworn in as GB chief minister
PPP’s Amjad Hussain sworn in as GB chief minister with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari attending, after PPP won 12 seats in the June 7 elections.
Read Source ArticleIslamabad frontrunner to host fresh round of US-Iran talks expected on July 11
Islamabad is frontrunner to host July 11 US-Iran technical talks on nuclear programme and sanctions relief.
Read Source ArticlePHC orders ‘fair policy’ for ex-Fata reserved seats in medical and dental colleges
PHC ordered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa home department to devise fair ex-Fata medical and dental college reserved seat policy before next admissions.
Read Source ArticleServices exports jump 17.38pc
Services exports rose 17.38% to $9.09bn in July-May FY26, with IT exports surging 20.41% to $4.184bn.
Read Source ArticleLHC moved over delay in setting up constitutional benches
A petition in LHC seeks immediate operationalisation of constitutional benches under Article 202A, with only Sindh HC having complied.
Read Source Article'Two hearts with one soul': PM Shehbaz says Pak-Turkiye economic partnership 'entering a new phase'
PM Shehbaz and Erdogan said Pak-Turkiye economic partnership entering new phase, aiming for $5bn trade.
Read Source ArticleSC upholds Trading Corporation of Pakistan's guarantee forfeiture in old urea dispute
SC upheld TCP's guarantee forfeiture in 2005 urea import contract, dismissing trading company's appeal.
Read Source ArticleCostly energy, food fuel weekly inflation
Weekly inflation rose 13.52% year-on-year, with electricity up 49% and wheat flour up 68%.
Read Source ArticleIHC suspends National Highway Authority notification to impose 50pc additional toll on vehicles without M-Tag
IHC suspends NHA's May 30 notification imposing 50% extra toll on non-M-Tag vehicles, citing lack of statutory authority.
Read Source ArticleExports miss FY26 target by $4.87bn
Pakistan's exports fell 5.97% YoY to $30.13bn in FY26, missing the $35bn target by $4.87bn, as trade deficit widened 21.57% to $39.47bn.
Read Source ArticlePM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye on official visit
Invited by Erdogan, PM Shehbaz arrived in Istanbul for talks on trade, investment, and security and to address a business conference.
Read Source ArticleWomen's inheritance rights enshrined in Sharia, Supreme Court holds
Supreme Court settled a 71-year dispute, ruling inheritance is a vested Sharia right devolving on all heirs including women.
Read Source ArticleFO says PM to visit Iran, Turkiye from July 3-5; to attend funeral of assassinated Iranian supreme leader
PM Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran and Turkiye from July 3-5 to attend funeral of assassinated Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Read Source ArticleMediators say 'positive progress' made in US-Iran talks in Doha
Mediators Pakistan and Qatar reported positive progress on Islamabad MoU in US-Iran talks in Doha, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions.
Read Source ArticleNo Supreme Court judge in JCP panels for high court judge vetting
JCP formed interview committees without any Supreme Court judge for four high courts; nominations open until July 4, 2026.
Read Source ArticleConsumer inflation rate eases slightly to 11.1pc in June due to lower energy, food prices: PBS
Consumer inflation eased to 11.1% in June from 11.7% in May, with lower energy and food prices driving a 0.3% monthly drop.
Read Source ArticleNew govt loans to be Shariah-compliant from 2028
New government loans will be Shariah-compliant from Jan 1, 2028, while existing conventional loans continue until maturity.
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