News Archives for Latest - 2026-05-29

Middle East

Israel plan to seize more of Gaza means 'more children will suffer': UN

People in Gaza “sheltering among broken buildings, rubble and mounting solid waste. There is no accessible space left to clear”, says Unicef spokesperson.

Published 29 May, 2026 11:19pm

WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

Outbreak has alarmed experts because of how long it went undetected while spreading across a densely populated area.

Published 29 May, 2026 09:04pm

Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs22

After latest reduction, prices of petrol and diesel have been cut to around Rs380 per litre; kerosene price reduced to Rs272.

Updated 29 May, 2026 11:27pm

Cricket

Ahead of Australia series, Shaheen hopeful Babar's form from PSL will continue

Says Babar had been the "backbone" of Pakistan's middle order for some time and hopes he wins matches for the side.

Updated 29 May, 2026 09:13pm

Middle East

How far have the US and Iran got towards ending the war?

Sources say the two sides have agreed to extend the ceasefire, open Hormuz and lift some US sanctions on Iran, but a deal is yet to be finalised.

Updated 30 May, 2026 10:22am

KP & FATA

PTI leaders expelled from GB during electioneering; authorities allege code of conduct violation

Party terms expulsion “political revenge, pre-poll rigging and an attack on democracy”.

Updated 30 May, 2026 08:13am

Annural Khalid's latest track, 'Falling4U', is an ode to her own love story

The release is the singer’s first since tying the knot in April.

Published 29 May, 2026 05:01pm

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin have been racing to help return people to the moon.

Published 29 May, 2026 04:30pm

Sindh

Karachi's K-IV water project in focus as Sindh CM meets World Bank official

CM Murad directed authorities to “remove all technical and administrative hurdles in the K-IV project".

Published 29 May, 2026 03:22pm

ICT

Pakistan reaffirms support for UN Peacekeeping, vows renewed 'investment in peace'

PM notes Pakistan is 5th-largest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions worldwide; ISPR highlights paradigm shift to "proactive peace preservation".

Published 29 May, 2026 03:02pm

Beauty enthusiasts are travelling to South Korea for cheaper skincare, medical treatments

The country is home to around 15,000 beauty clinics.

Published 29 May, 2026 02:26pm

ICT

IHC to hear Imaan, Hadi's sentence suspension pleas in social media posts case on June 1

Registrar office issues cause list for next week’s hearings; court has already issued notices to NCCIA officials.

Updated 29 May, 2026 02:46pm

The shrinkage of Pakistan’s aid chart

Global cuts in healthcare dollars is defunding life-saving programmes.

Published 29 May, 2026 02:17pm

Japan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures of players

Decision carries on from last week’s round where players had complained they were “unable to concentrate on their performance”.

Published 29 May, 2026 01:49pm

Nato chief vows 'absolute solidarity' with Romania after Russian drone crash injures 2

Russian envoy summoned to foreign ministry as Romania calls it “serious violation of international law”.

Published 29 May, 2026 01:23pm

Austrian man behind foiled 2024 bombing of Taylor Swift concert sentenced to 15 years in jail

Published 29 May, 2026 01:20pm

China leaders skip Singapore defence summit headlined by US

Chinese defence minister’s absence from Shangri-La Dialogue means no meeting there with Hegseth.

Published 29 May, 2026 12:58pm

Ali Sethi makes a qawwali cameo in the new season of Deli Boys

It's the crossover we should have seen coming.

Published 29 May, 2026 12:24pm

Hania Aamir and filmmaker Saman Kamraan land spots on Forbes' 30 under 30 Asia list

They were both recognised in the entertainment and sports category.

Published 29 May, 2026 12:19pm

Sindh

President Zardari calls for strengthening country, bringing positive economic change

Says Gwadar expected to bring positive economic change to both Balochistan and the country.

Published 29 May, 2026 12:13pm

Trump's room to manoeuvre narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal

An interim agreement could also draw the disapproval of key influential Republicans clamouring for Trump to “finish the job”.

Published 29 May, 2026 11:39am

Branded Content

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Published 29 May, 2026 11:36am

Review: Maliha Rao's Dark Tales of Wonder is a blend of folklore, the supernatural and psychological dread

The collection of short stories is engrossing enough that even unbelievers of the supernatural will enjoy it.

Published 29 May, 2026 11:07am

ICT

NA, Senate budget sessions summoned on June 5

National Assembly proceedings to begin at 5pm, Senate scheduled for 6pm.

Updated 29 May, 2026 12:14pm

Pakistan firmly committed to stance on Palestine, Israel: Dar answers question on Abraham Accords

Tel Aviv “must move towards the establishment of a Palestinian state for any change in Pakistan’s stance on Israel”, says Dar.

Updated 30 May, 2026 07:24am

Israel, Russia added to UN blacklist on sexual violence in conflicts

UN investigators faced “continued denial of access” from authorities in both countries.

Published 29 May, 2026 09:49am

Cuba’s status as Trump's next target for imperialism remains intact

Time will tell, but so far there is no guarantee that the ‘hege-moron’s’ mischief in America’s ‘backyard’ and beyond will cease in 2028.

Published 29 May, 2026 09:19am

Punjab

Drying ponds force Cholistanis to opt for ‘seasonal migration’

CDA head claims efforts on to supply water to desert area residents.

Published 29 May, 2026 08:57am

Sindh

At Sukkur seminar, ‘culture of silence’ blamed for surge in violence against women

Discussion highlights the stark contrast between written law and reality on the ground.

Published 29 May, 2026 08:55am

Sindh

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Friday, May 29, 2026

Israel plan to seize more of Gaza means 'more children will suffer': UN

WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs22

Ahead of Australia series, Shaheen hopeful Babar's form from PSL will continue

How far have the US and Iran got towards ending the war?

PTI leaders expelled from GB during electioneering; authorities allege code of conduct violation

Annural Khalid's latest track, 'Falling4U', is an ode to her own love story

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX

Karachi's K-IV water project in focus as Sindh CM meets World Bank official

Pakistan reaffirms support for UN Peacekeeping, vows renewed 'investment in peace'

Beauty enthusiasts are travelling to South Korea for cheaper skincare, medical treatments

IHC to hear Imaan, Hadi's sentence suspension pleas in social media posts case on June 1

The shrinkage of Pakistan’s aid chart

Japan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures of players

Nato chief vows 'absolute solidarity' with Romania after Russian drone crash injures 2

Austrian man behind foiled 2024 bombing of Taylor Swift concert sentenced to 15 years in jail

China leaders skip Singapore defence summit headlined by US

Ali Sethi makes a qawwali cameo in the new season of Deli Boys

Hania Aamir and filmmaker Saman Kamraan land spots on Forbes' 30 under 30 Asia list

President Zardari calls for strengthening country, bringing positive economic change

Trump's room to manoeuvre narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal

The Best Free Islamic Tools—No Ads, No Strings Attached

Review: Maliha Rao's Dark Tales of Wonder is a blend of folklore, the supernatural and psychological dread

NA, Senate budget sessions summoned on June 5

Pakistan firmly committed to stance on Palestine, Israel: Dar answers question on Abraham Accords

Israel, Russia added to UN blacklist on sexual violence in conflicts

Cuba’s status as Trump's next target for imperialism remains intact

Drying ponds force Cholistanis to opt for ‘seasonal migration’

At Sukkur seminar, ‘culture of silence’ blamed for surge in violence against women

PPP's Nisar Khuhro resents Irsa move to drastically slash Sindh’s water share

Editorial: Surge in cotton imports speaks volumes about the extent of the policy rot

India's Gen-Z Cockroach Janta Party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles