Pakistan, June 21 -- The Northern Hemisphere, including Pakistan, experienced the longest day and shortest night of 2026 on Saturday as the summer solstice took place. The astronomical event marked the peak of daylight hours, bringing extended sunshine across regions and signaling the official start of astronomical summer.

The summer solstice occurs when the Earth's North Pole tilts most directly toward the Sun, creating the maximum daylight period of the year. As a result, the Sun appears highest in the sky and travels its longest visible path, giving countries in the northern half of the globe extended hours of daylight.

In Pakistan, people experienced approximately 14 to 15 hours of daylight during the event, depending on their locat...