News Archives for Latest - 2026-05-20

Afridi, Aleema claim shots were fired at Adiala sit-in participants

“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

Pakistan showcases football craftsmanship at UN event

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

Balochistan

By-elections in Khuzdar not possible due to law and order situation, Balochistan govt tells ECP

The NA-256 seat fell vacant after Balochistan National Party chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal resigned in September 2024.

Published 20 May, 2026 11:03pm

FIA busts illegal kidney trade network in Islamabad, arrests 9 including urologist

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

How IRGC’s ‘permit’ threats may impact submarine cables in Hormuz

"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

'Monstrous, disgraceful and inhumane': Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists

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

Sindh

Karachi court hands cleric double 15-year sentences for sexually abusing two madressah students

Convict also penalised with fine of Rs1m in each of two cases.

Published 20 May, 2026 07:54pm

ICT

SC issues notices to accused in Rawalpindi honour killing case after jirga rejects woman’s marriage choice

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

Gaza residents barred from Haj, animal sacrifice as Eidul Azha nears

Only 5,304 people travelled in and out of Gaza since February, says enclave's media office.

Updated 20 May, 2026 11:17pm

Aga Khan affirms commitment to supporting development during meeting with President Zardari

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

'Art is supposed to be borderless': Hasan Raheem says he enjoyed working with his 'brother' Talwiinder

The singer said collaborations between musicians are easier now than they have ever been before.

Published 20 May, 2026 05:43pm

PTI willing to hold dialogue with govt conditional on Imran’s release

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

In detailed order, court rules 'no leniency' for murderer of Sana Yousaf

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

WHO says Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide

UN says outbreak in Congo doesn't meet the pandemic emergency threshold.

Updated 20 May, 2026 06:03pm

I tried to buy a Cambridge paper online, this is what happened

The NCCIA is investigating leaks with the UK examiner as maddened students prepare for resits.

Updated 17 Jul, 2026 02:51pm

Jonathan Andic named suspect in his father, Mango founder Isak Andic's fatal 2024 fall

The vice chairman of the company was arrested and released on bail of 1m euros.

Published 20 May, 2026 04:02pm

PSX gains 1,900 points, maintaining renewed buying

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

Sindh

'I have led a spotless life': PPP's Raja Pervez reacts after purportedly being named by 'drug baroness' Pinky

“The entire house stands with you,” law minister tells PPP leader.

Updated 20 May, 2026 05:52pm

Shot for throwing stones: Israeli forces killing West Bank teens weekly

Israeli military commander admits troops killed 42 Palestinians for throwing stones in 2025.

Published 20 May, 2026 02:49pm

South Asia

Colosseum selfies and 'Melody' toffee: Modi meets Meloni in Rome

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

Ramzan Chhipa wants you to watch Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat's Zombeid and not do drugs

Their film is releasing on Eid and the philanthropist has turned film promoter for it.

Published 20 May, 2026 01:51pm

Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?

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, China share 'converging vision' on regional and global issues, says DPM Dar

Affirms Islamabad, China committed to upholding principles of the UN Charter "in a world facing complex challenges".

Updated 20 May, 2026 03:06pm

Documentary The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony to compete at New York's Tribeca Festival

Malala Yousafzai has joined the film as an executive producer.

Published 20 May, 2026 12:35pm

ICT

IHC issues notices on applications seeking early hearing of Imaan, Hadi's sentence suspension pleas

Hearing adjourned after the couple's counsel agrees to fix the case after Eid.

Published 20 May, 2026 12:15pm

Govt announces Eidul Azha holidays from May 26-28

Cabinet Division issues notification for Eid holidays; Pakistan will celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27.

Updated 20 May, 2026 05:51pm

South Asia

Heat exhaustion hits Bangladesh garment workers amid power cuts

Since late April, the garment industry belt around the capital Dhaka has endured alternating rain and scorching heat.

Published 20 May, 2026 11:32am

Punjab

Punjab govt bans activities 'injurious to public health, peace' ahead of Eidul Azha

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

Taiwan Travelogue becomes first Mandarin novel to win International Booker Prize

Author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King will share the prize of £50,000

Published 20 May, 2026 10:45am

Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US on nuclear, security issues

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

Cricket

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch Test series 2-0

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

First of hundreds of detained Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Israel

Rights group Adalah says some activists have arrived at Ashdod port and are being held there.

Updated 20 May, 2026 01:54pm

Cricket

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub ruled out of upcoming ODI series against Australia

PCB says both players are currently recovering from injuries and have been advised to continue their rehabilitation programmes.

Published 20 May, 2026 10:06am

Sindh

Resettlement plan sought for people before Karachi-Peshawar ML-1 railway project execution

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

India seems to be testing domestic waters about the possibility of a ‘limited thaw’ with 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

No more politics, only social work, says ex-IPP patron-in-chief Jahangir Tareen

“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

ICT

Late amendments to review petitions permitted at advanced stage: FCC

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

South Asia

Modi's penchant for not taking questions does not go down well with journalist in Norway

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

ICT

AJK to sign MoU with Punjab for Safe City project within one month: IGP

Says the project will initially be implemented in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot and Mirpur.

Updated 20 May, 2026 09:02am

ICT

Higher Education Commission asked to curb drugs in educational institutions

Justice Minhas observes that drugs are being transported through riders and delivery personnel.

Updated 20 May, 2026 08:52am

In Pakistan, the moral cost of aspiration is high

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

Western leaders have turned a blind eye to Israel's use of sexual violence to humiliate and intimidate Palestinians

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

Sindh

Police get three-day remand of Pinky in 10 ‘old’ drug cases

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

Sindh

Biogas will not be used to fuel buses on Red Line corridor, Sindh Assembly told

Sharjeel says electric buses to be introduced on BRT routes under revised plan.

Updated 20 May, 2026 08:29am

Sindh

Mayor Wahab inaugurates project to plant 100,000 saplings along Shahrah-i-Bhutto

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

Sindh

Gold worth Rs30m, cash looted from four jewellery shops in Gulistan-i-Jauhar

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

Editorial: The Strait of Hormuz has become the real centre of the confrontation in the Middle East

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

ECC allows NLC to take over Pakistan National Shipping Corporation

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

Pakistan can buy Russian oil as US offers relief to energy-vulnerable countries

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

National

NA session adjourned again as quorum crisis persists

PPP MNA slams PML-N absence; each sitting costs Rs24m to exchequer.

Updated 20 May, 2026 07:48am

National

PPP leaders say ‘premature’ to comment on 28th Amendment

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

ICT

Plea filed in IHC against Bushra Bibi’s ‘solitary confinement’

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

Punjab

CM Maryam inaugurates Punjab Pavilion at Baku forum

Claims province’s flagship housing initiative has secured a place among world’s top innovative projects.

Updated 20 May, 2026 07:52am

KP & FATA

Lawyer’s licence suspended for using ‘foul’ language

PHC's Justice Ijaz Anwar directs Advocate Iltaf Samad to submit his reply within a fortnight.

Published 20 May, 2026 07:02am

KP & FATA

Banned outfits, NGOs stopped from collecting hides on Eid in Mansehra

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

KP & FATA

Fear grips KP's Dattakhel amid possibility of operation

Local sources say families have been leaving for safer areas as anxiety spreads across the region.

Updated 20 May, 2026 09:25am

Punjab

Flour millers in twin cities accuse Punjab govt of discrimination

PFMA Punjab former office-bearer claims closure of 40pc of units, seeks uniform pricing, equal wheat distribution.

Updated 20 May, 2026 09:04am

Punjab

Plea against three-month summer vacation dismissed in Punjab

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

Punjab

Border Military Police station attacked by militants in Dera Ghazi Khan

BMP Commandant Ameer Taimoor says the attack damaged the police station building, though no casualties have been reported.

Updated 20 May, 2026 08:56am

Punjab

Migrant outflow declines in recent years due to visa restrictions: report

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

International

Trump’s Gaza board reports funding ‘gap’, urges quicker disbursement

Reconstruction of the devastated territory is expected to cost over $70bn.

Updated 20 May, 2026 08:21am

International

Nato mulling role in Strait of Hormuz, says top commander

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

International

21 killed as rains drench southern, central China

A pickup truck carrying 15 farm workers fell into a flooded river in Guangxi amid heavy rain.

Updated 20 May, 2026 08:02am

Football

Neymar included in Brazil’s World Cup squad after injury struggles

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

Football

Ronaldo, 41, to lead Portugal in his sixth World Cup

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

Cricket

India rest Jasprit Bumrah for one-off Test against Afghanistan

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

Buying returns, volume stays thin as tensions ease

Index snaps seven-session losing streak; benchmark index maintains its upward momentum throughout the session.

Updated 20 May, 2026 07:33am

Business

Govt set to approve Rs3.5tr development plan

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