5 May 2026
Gold prices fall sharply in Pakistan as global bullion market weakens
According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold in the local market fell by Rs2,100 per tola, bringing the new rate to Rs477,862. The price of 10 grams of gold also dropped by Rs1,801 to settle at Rs409,689.
5 May 2026
Iran blames US “adventurism” for Fujairah port fire amid rising Gulf tensions
The official claimed the incident was caused by US military actions aimed at opening maritime routes through restricted waters in the Strait of Hormuz.
5 May 2026
21 killed, 61 injured in China fireworks factory blast as Xi orders urgent probe
The facility, identified by state media as the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company, was heavily damaged in the explosion.
5 May 2026
Hot weather persists in Karachi, mercury likely to stay under 40°C this week
Mercury to touch 40
5 May 2026
NAB says 80 acres of state land illegally allotted to Bahria Town recovered
Land is located in the Gulshan-i-Sarmast housing scheme in Deh Ganjo Takkar, within Hyderabad
4 May 2026
Overseas Pakistani woman biker completes epic solo journey from UK to Pakistan
The biker, originally from Sargodha, said that during her journey she received strong support from women bikers and various associations.
4 May 2026
Fujairah oil zone hit by drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles
On Monday, the government of UAE issued mobile alerts for people living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, informing them about the probability of missile strikes.
4 May 2026
Pakistan has sufficient POL reserves to meet demand till 3rd week of June: petroleum ministry
The briefing comes at a time when global fuel markets have seen sharp price increases over the past two months
4 May 2026
Bilawal hails national unity, armed forces' role against India during Marka-e-Haq
The ex-FM also took aim at those “beyond our borders who seek to rewrite history”, asserting that history was “not written by noise”, but rather by nations that endured.
4 May 2026
Tessori appeals for urgent govt action to secure release of Pakistanis held by Somali pirates
He urged the country’s leadership to implement concrete measures to secure the release of the 11 Pakistani hostages.
4 May 2026
Robbers loot over Rs5 million from private bank in Karachi
SSP Tariq Mastoi said that four to five suspects were involved in the robbery
4 May 2026
IG Sindh confirms martyr status for DSP Ahsan Zulfiqar, killed in Armaghan's firing
According to police, the officer was wounded on February 8, 2025.
4 May 2026
UAE condemns attack on ADNOC-linked vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE called on Iran to halt such actions, end hostilities, and ensure the full and unconditional reopening of the strait to safeguard regional security and global trade stability.