July 3, 2026 - Pakistan Chronicle

Right to Self-Defence in Pakistan: What the Law Actually Allows

July 3, 2026 Kainat R

A gavel and a copy of the Pakistan Penal Code symbolizing the legal right to self-defence in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s law does recognize a right to self-defence, but it is narrowly defined and comes with strict limits. Under the Pakistan Penal Code, this is formally called the “right of private defence,” and it protects a person’s body and property, not acts of revenge. Understanding where this right begins and ends matters, because courts examine every case closely. A defensive act that goes beyond what the law allows can itself become a criminal offence. Background: Where the Law Comes From The right of private defence in Pakistan is set out…

Manav Patel Powers Riva Bank CC to 9-Wicket Win Over Stallions

July 3, 2026 Tasneem zaki

Here is the second game news article: Manav Patel Stars as Riva Bank CC Cruise to 9-Wicket Win Over RJ Consultancy – Stallions Riva Bank CC produced a dominant performance against RJ Consultancy – Stallions in the BCC-100Ball League 2026, securing a comfortable 9-wicket victory on June 30, 2026. Batting first, RJ Consultancy – Stallions posted 97/6 in 18 overs. Atif Jafry gave the innings a strong start with 31 off 18 balls, striking 2 fours and 2 sixes, while Navi Sharma contributed 21 off 29 balls. Gourav Kumar added…

Algeria’s World Cup 2026 Journey Ends After 2-0 Defeat to Switzerland

July 3, 2026 Kainat R

Algeria national football team players in green kits challenge Switzerland during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in Vancouver.

Algeria’s return to the FIFA World Cup came to an end on Thursday night. Switzerland beat the Desert Foxes 2-0 in the Round of 32 at BC Place in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye sealing the result. The defeat brings a disappointing finish to what had otherwise been an encouraging comeback tournament for Algeria, who were appearing at a World Cup for the first time since 2014. Background: Algeria’s Long Road Back Algeria clinched their World Cup qualification on October 9, 2025, with a 3-0 win…

Rakshit Chhabra Stars as Royal Challengers Brampton Beat Patiala Shahi

July 3, 2026 Tasneem zaki

Rakshit Chhabra’s All-Round Effort Guides Royal Challengers Brampton to 27-Run Win Royal Challengers Brampton secured a strong 27-run victory over Patiala Shahi in the BCC-100Ball League 2026, powered by an important all-round performance from Rakshit Chhabra. Batting first, Royal Challengers Brampton posted a competitive total of 149/8 in 18 overs. Simranjeet Singh Chahal led the scoring with an aggressive 39 off 19 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes. Rakshit Chhabra added a valuable 25 off 17 balls, striking 4 boundaries, while Bhupinder Dhillon, Sukhchain Singh, Ashmeet Singh, and Jagdeep…

Pakistan’s Positive Global Image Highlighted at Acton University 2026

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

Pakistan’s Positive Global Image Highlighted at Acton University USA 2026 Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu and Shahid Rehmat showcased Pakistan’s commitment to religious freedom, interfaith harmony, technology-driven peacebuilding, digital resilience, and regional stability before the international community Grand Rapids, Michigan / Washington, D.C.: Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu, Pakistan’s only Christian Senator, and Shahid Rehmat, Executive Director of the Youth Development Foundation (YDF), represented Pakistan at Acton University USA 2026, where they effectively highlighted the country’s commitment to religious freedom, interfaith harmony, inclusive governance, technology-led peacebuilding, and its positive global image. Following…

Algeria’s World Cup 2026 Journey Ends After 2-0 Defeat to Switzerland

July 3, 2026 Kainat R

DG Excise Balochistan Vows Stronger Anti-Drug Campaign, Rs28bn Drugs Destroyed

July 3, 2026 Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

We Must Play a Vigorous Role as a Nation Against Drugs – DG Muhammad Zaman Quetta :Director General Excise & Anti-Narcotics Muhammad Zaman, in a statement on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse, said that relevant institutions in Pakistan, like the rest of the world, are taking strong measures to eradicate the menace of drugs. He stated that on the special instructions of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti, Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, and Secretary Excise Syed Zafar Ali Bukhari, the Excise Department today destroyed a…

Iran Begins Seven-Day State Funeral for Slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

July 3, 2026 Kainat R

Mourners gather in Tehran beside the flag-draped coffin of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during Iran's state funeral procession.

Iran has opened a seven-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed. Ceremonies began on July 3 in Tehran and will move through Qom, Najaf, and Karbala before burial in Mashhad on July 9. Millions of mourners are expected across Iran and neighboring Iraq. Officials describe it as one of the largest logistical operations in the Islamic Republic’s history, involving government workers, universities, labor unions, and religious volunteer groups. Background Khamenei, 86, was killed on February 28, 2026, in a…

40 Killed as Quetta-Lahore Passenger Coach Crashes into Ravine

July 3, 2026 Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

40 People Killed in Accident Involving Passenger Coach Traveling from Quetta to Lahore Quetta :Last night, a private company’s passenger coach traveling from Quetta to Lahore fell into a deep ravine in the rugged mountainous area of Dana Sar, Sherani district. As a result of this tragic incident, 40 passengers died on the spot. The Assistant Commissioner of Sherani district confirmed the incident and stated that as soon as news of the accident was received, the district administration, Rescue 1122, and local volunteers immediately launched emergency rescue operations. After several…

Carney Advances B.C. Pipeline Deal to Break Canada’s Reliance on U.S. Oil Buyers

July 3, 2026 Kainat R

Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing the new B.C. pipeline route to expand Canadian oil exports beyond the United States

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has moved forward with a long-awaited B.C. pipeline plan meant to carry more than one million barrels of oil per day from Alberta to Asian markets. The Eby pipeline route, running through southern British Columbia, is designed to ease Canada’s growing energy crisis and reduce the country’s dependence on a single export buyer. Background For decades, Canada has shipped the overwhelming majority of its crude oil to just one customer, the United States. That single-buyer arrangement left Alberta’s oil producers accepting steep price discounts, since…