Gold prices in both Pakistan and the international market recorded a downward trend over the past week, with a cumulative decline of Rs6,200 per tola locally and $62 per ounce globally.

The body of journalist Khawar Hussain, who was found shot dead, was shifted to Hyderabad by Sanghar police after completing legal formalities and a postmortem.

Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab have issued fresh alerts as heavy monsoon rains are expected to intensify from today, raising fears of flash floods in several districts.