Global and Regional News: Mourning in Iran, Pakistan's Budget, and Key Social Events
Authorities in Iran are preparing for a large-scale funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to state media, all necessary arrangements are being made in this regard. Meanwhile, Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said on Sunday that Tehran will not agree to any deal with the United States that does not fully recognize the rights of the Iranian people.
In Pakistan's Punjab province, the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 is likely to be presented in the second week of June. Incentives for government employees and pensioners are expected in this budget. Regarding economic security, the State Bank of Pakistan has released an informative video about the security features of the 5000-rupee note so that the public can identify counterfeit notes and avoid financial loss.
Citizens in Karachi have staged strong protests against unannounced power load shedding. Residents of various areas say that long outages are severely affecting daily life. On the other hand, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has denied any construction permits on Hill Park land and clarified that the documents presented in this regard are fake and no legal construction work is taking place there.
In the city of Larkana, Sindh, one policeman was killed and another injured in a firing incident. The incident occurred near Ghanti Phatak when the police tried to stop suspects. Similarly, in Dadu, the police took timely action to foil an attempted underage marriage and arrested the groom along with his father, registering a case against them.
Internationally, hundreds of people in the Peruvian capital, Lima, protested against right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori. Protesters marched through the streets, expressing their concerns over her presidential campaign and political ideologies. This protest is part of the ongoing political tension in the country.
Finally, from the entertainment world, American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has won a defamation lawsuit against a blogger in Florida. The court ruled in her favor, upholding a previous legal order, which is being hailed as a major legal victory for her.