Here are some of today's news stories

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Here are some of today's news stories 

The Israeli military has tightened its grip on Gaza, seizing control of border crossings and cutting off aid to the besieged territory. The move has sparked international condemnation, with the UN warning of a humanitarian catastrophe.

In Pakistan, the Army has called for penalties against those involved in the May 9 riots, saying that plotters and rioters must be held accountable. The statement comes as the government faces criticism over its handling of the situation.

Meanwhile, Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial has said that a complaining judge should not be part of the judiciary, in response to Justice Minallah's allegations of interference in the judiciary.

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has allowed the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) to procure 1.8 million tonnes of wheat, in a bid to address the country's wheat shortage.

Finally, the government is planning pension reforms ahead of talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), sources say. The reforms aim to reduce the country's fiscal deficit and meet IMF conditions for a bailout package.

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