Pakistan
“We have only one demand: that Imran Khan should be treated at Shifa International Hospital,” the KP chief minister said.
Published 20 May, 2026 11:51pm
World
While modern tournament footballs increasingly use hybrid thermal-bonded construction, Sialkot continues to play a central role in stitching and assembling high-performance balls.
Published 20 May, 2026 11:29pm
Pakistan
The NA-256 seat fell vacant after Balochistan National Party chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal resigned in September 2024.
Published 20 May, 2026 11:03pm
Pakistan
Several others present at the scene, including alleged donors, recipients and hospital staff, were also taken into custody for questioning.
Published 20 May, 2026 09:49pm
World
"Iran can both attack the cables themselves and prevent the cable firms from carrying out operations, either for maintenance or for laying new cables,” says an expert.
Updated 21 May, 2026 03:47am
World
Israel’s Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Saar condemns Ben Gvir, says he is "not the face of Israel"; Netanyahu orders deportation of activists.
Updated 20 May, 2026 11:03pm
Pakistan
Convict also penalised with fine of Rs1m in each of two cases.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:54pm
Pakistan
In July 2025, Sidra was summoned from Kashmir, where she had married Usman, and was later killed in front of her family.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:47pm
World
Only 5,304 people travelled in and out of Gaza since February, says enclave's media office.
Updated 20 May, 2026 11:17pm
Pakistan
Banquet held in Prince Rahim's honour, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
Updated 20 May, 2026 10:17pm
Pakistan
The singer said collaborations between musicians are easier now than they have ever been before.
Published 20 May, 2026 05:43pm
Pakistan
PTI MNA Ali Muhammad Khan says NA Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai has received an invitation from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for talks.
Updated 20 May, 2026 11:28pm
Pakistan
Judge holds that confession recorded by magistrate “in accordance with law” is presumed to be true, despite retraction by convict.
Published 20 May, 2026 05:26pm
World
UN says outbreak in Congo doesn't meet the pandemic emergency threshold.
Updated 20 May, 2026 06:03pm
Pakistan
The NCCIA is investigating leaks with the UK examiner as maddened students prepare for resits.
Updated 20 May, 2026 07:29pm
World
The vice chairman of the company was arrested and released on bail of 1m euros.
Published 20 May, 2026 04:02pm
Business
KSE-100 gains 1.19pc to stand at 164,831.42 points; Arif Habib Limited says US-Iran situation would “continue to dictate market direction”.
Updated 20 May, 2026 05:37pm
Pakistan
“The entire house stands with you,” law minister tells PPP leader.
Updated 20 May, 2026 05:52pm
World
Israeli military commander admits troops killed 42 Palestinians for throwing stones in 2025.
Published 20 May, 2026 02:49pm
World
Modi's visit marks first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Italy in 26 years as both countries eye boosting trade.
Published 20 May, 2026 02:37pm
Pakistan
Their film is releasing on Eid and the philanthropist has turned film promoter for it.
Published 20 May, 2026 01:51pm
World
Brazil has more than 20 million tons of rare earths, according to estimates by the US Geological Survey.
Published 20 May, 2026 01:31pm
Pakistan
Affirms Islamabad, China committed to upholding principles of the UN Charter "in a world facing complex challenges".
Updated 20 May, 2026 03:06pm
Pakistan
Malala Yousafzai has joined the film as an executive producer.
Published 20 May, 2026 12:35pm
Pakistan
Hearing adjourned after the couple's counsel agrees to fix the case after Eid.
Published 20 May, 2026 12:15pm
Pakistan
Cabinet Division issues notification for Eid holidays; Pakistan will celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27.
Updated 20 May, 2026 05:51pm
World
Since late April, the garment industry belt around the capital Dhaka has endured alternating rain and scorching heat.
Published 20 May, 2026 11:32am
Pakistan
Bans the burning of the heads and feet of sacrificial animals in public places; throwing offal or entrails in manholes, drainage channels.
Published 20 May, 2026 11:23am
World
Author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King will share the prize of £50,000
Published 20 May, 2026 10:45am
World
Hail "unyielding" ties; condemn Trump's Golden Dome missile defence shield plans; Moscow keen to press ahead with pipeline.
Updated 20 May, 2026 05:13pm
Sport
The victory is Bangladesh’s first Test series win at home against Pakistan and a second successive sweep after their 2-0 triumph on Pakistani soil in 2024.
Updated 20 May, 2026 11:28am
World
Rights group Adalah says some activists have arrived at Ashdod port and are being held there.
Updated 20 May, 2026 01:54pm
Sport
PCB says both players are currently recovering from injuries and have been advised to continue their rehabilitation programmes.
Published 20 May, 2026 10:06am
Pakistan
Rights groups fear forced evictions of people living in katchi abadis on pretext of railway’s Right-of-Way; demand physical survey of settlements, environmental impact assessment of project.
Published 20 May, 2026 08:24am
Pakistan
Dialogue between India and Pakistan has always been difficult precisely because it was never driven purely by bilateral calculations.
Published 20 May, 2026 08:18am
Pakistan
“It has always been my desire and priority to work in the field of education, particularly for students with limited resources," he says.
Published 20 May, 2026 08:12am
Pakistan
Justice Khan observes that the proposed amendment may be allowed at an advanced stage of the proceedings in order to secure complete and effective adjudication.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:11am
World
During a joint presser with Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre, Modi was asked why he doesn't "take some questions from the freest press in the world?"
Published 20 May, 2026 08:04am
Pakistan
Says the project will initially be implemented in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot and Mirpur.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:02am
Pakistan
Justice Minhas observes that drugs are being transported through riders and delivery personnel.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:52am
Pakistan
If a society is structured in ways that systematically disadvantage the many while privileging the few, then personal success within that system cannot be morally neutral.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:54am
World
Thousands of Palestinian men, women and children are languishing in Israeli prisons in subhuman conditions, with many routinely subjected to sexual abuse.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:52am
Pakistan
At KCCI event, IGP defends strict security for alleged drug "queenpin"; says someone can harm her to derail investigations.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:34am
Pakistan
Sharjeel says electric buses to be introduced on BRT routes under revised plan.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:29am
Pakistan
Climate change has become a major challenge for Pakistan, while the increasing heat in Karachi clearly indicates the possible effects of global warming, he says.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:41am
Pakistan
The robbers broke open the doors and took away gold ornaments worth Rs21,900,000 and Rs2 million cash.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:43am
World
Iran continues to use Hormuz as leverage while the US and Gulf states insist unrestricted navigation is non-negotiable.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:42am
Pakistan
The national carrier handles around 12pc of Pakistan’s sea-route cargo requirements, resulting in foreign exchange outflows on freight payments.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:35am
Business
The US has introduced a 30-day general licence issued by the US Department of the Treasury to ease immediate supply pressures in global crude markets.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:50am
Pakistan
PPP MNA slams PML-N absence; each sitting costs Rs24m to exchequer.
Updated 20 May, 2026 07:48am
Pakistan
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla says it is “premature” to comment on the matter as they have yet to see a proposal for the amendment.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:10am
Pakistan
The petitioner contended that family meetings with Bushra Bibi have been prohibited and that no court has ordered her solitary confinement.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:43am
Pakistan
Claims province’s flagship housing initiative has secured a place among world’s top innovative projects.
Updated 20 May, 2026 07:52am
Pakistan
PHC's Justice Ijaz Anwar directs Advocate Iltaf Samad to submit his reply within a fortnight.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:02am
Pakistan
DC Mansehra bans forcing or harassing people for the collection of hides and skins by charity organisations or banned outfits.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:36am
Pakistan
Local sources say families have been leaving for safer areas as anxiety spreads across the region.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:25am
Pakistan
PFMA Punjab former office-bearer claims closure of 40pc of units, seeks uniform pricing, equal wheat distribution.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:04am
Pakistan
The petitioner had argued that a long vacation disrupts studies and examination schedules, increases students’ screen time, and disengages students from academics.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:01am
Pakistan
BMP Commandant Ameer Taimoor says the attack damaged the police station building, though no casualties have been reported.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:56am
Pakistan
The report points out the continuation of the lower levels of women participation in the migrant labour force as just one per cent of the total.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:51am
World
Reconstruction of the devastated territory is expected to cost over $70bn.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:21am
World
US President Donald Trump has blasted Washington’s European allies in Nato for their response to his war on Iran — which has seen the crucial waterway closed.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:13am
World
A pickup truck carrying 15 farm workers fell into a flooded river in Guangxi amid heavy rain.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:02am
Sport
The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, comes back following a prolonged absence due to a series of injuries that kept him out for much of the qualifying campaign.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:21am
Sport
He could face former Barcelona rival Lionel Messi, who is also set to play at a sixth World Cup after leading Argentina to glory four years ago in Qatar.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:11am
Sport
All-rounder Jadeja picked up a niggle in the IPL and will also not be in the squad for the match in New Chandigarh.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:14am
Business
Index snaps seven-session losing streak; benchmark index maintains its upward momentum throughout the session.
Updated 20 May, 2026 07:33am
Business
Schedules Annual Plan Coordination Committee and National Economic Council meetings early next month to clear a consolidated national development programme.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:02am
Business
China remains top investor despite overall decline in inflows.
Published 20 May, 2026 07:02am
Pakistan
The use of AI will provide lawmakers with better support in legislation and parliamentary affairs, says Speaker Ayaz Sadiq.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:18am
Pakistan
According to the association, recent attacks were reported across multiple districts, including Mastung, Kharan, Washuk, and Khuzdar.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:12am
Pakistan
Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected in mountainous catchments; authorities directed to maintain round-the-clock vigilance.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:06am
Pakistan
Move termed "arbitrary", "undemocratic" and motivated by mala fide intent.
Updated 20 May, 2026 08:02am
World
US president says Tehran has days to reach a deal, warns of "another big hit"; Doha says Pakistan-mediated negotiations require "more time".
Updated 20 May, 2026 07:39am
