A passenger bound for Sri Lanka, identified as Nadeem Abbas, was offloaded at Karachi airport after authorities discovered objectionable material on his mobile phone. According to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Nadeem had an agreement to marry an Australian citizen. The FIA spokesperson stated that the suspect admitted to previously attempting to travel to Europe […]
Hot, dry weather to persist across country
Mainly hot and dry weather is expected across most parts of the country during the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). While southern regions are likely to experience very hot conditions during daytime. The Met Office said that windstorms accompanied by rain and thunderstorms are expected in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, […]
National security, strategic leadership workshop held
ISPR organized a special national security and strategic leadership 2026 Workshop. The workshop was attended by vice chancellors, registrars, deans and senior professors from over two hundred universities across the country. Retired Lieutenant General Amir Riaz held a special session with the workshop participants. He said persecution of minorities in India is turning into a […]
AJKMC, MUC announce electoral alliance for AJK elections
The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (AJKMC) and the Muttahida Ulema Council Azad Kashmir on Saturday formally announced an electoral alliance for the upcoming elections to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The announcement was made during a joint press conference at the National Press Club, addressed by AJKMC President and former AJK […]
KP announces four public holidays for Eidul Azha
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced four days of public holidays for Eidul Azha 2026. The Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa issued an official notification stating that all government offices and educational institutions will remain closed from Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, May 29. Emergency and rescue services will continue to operate according to their […]
Government to ensure transparent digital tax system: Rana Sanaullah
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, Saturday emphasized the need for sweeping reforms in the tax collection system and declared that the government is determined to dismantle corrupt practices through a fully digitalized and transparent framework. While exclusively speaking with a local media outlet, Sanaullah said there was a dire need to improve […]
Three-day Gwadar Eid Savings Bazaar launched
The three-day ‘Gwadar Eid Savings Bazaar’ has been inaugurated by local shopkeeper Masi Pirani, who cut the ribbon in a ceremony described as a notable example of women’s empowerment and recognition of their role in the region. The inauguration was attended by RCDC President Abdul Ghani Baloch, General Secretary Behram Baloch, Vice President and Women’s […]
Tickets for Pakistan and Australia ODI series go on sale
Tickets for the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia will go on sale from 3:00 pm today (Friday). Fans will be able to buy tickets online at pcb.tcs.com.pk. The first ODI between Pakistan and Australia will be played on May 30 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The second and third ODIs will be played […]
State Bank notifies Eidul Azha holidays for banks
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has notified that its offices will remain closed from May 26 to 28, 2026 (Tuesday to Thursday) in observance of the public holidays for Eid-ul-Azha. The closure is in line with the national holiday schedule, and normal operations are expected to resume on May 29, 2026 (Friday). The SBP […]
FO clarifies US made no request to use Pakistani airspace against Iran
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has clarified that the United States (US) did not make any request for the use of Pakistani airspace for launching any military action against Iran. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi made the remarks during a weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Friday. Tahir Andrabi said regional peace efforts should not […]