20 May 2026
Xi and Putin deepen ties amid global tensions
The summit came shortly after US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, placing global attention on the growing strategic alignment between Moscow and Beijing.
20 May 2026
Raja Pervez Ashraf rejects allegations linked to viral ‘Pinky’ case
Addressing the National Assembly, Ashraf said he was shocked upon hearing his name and initially believed it referred to someone else. He thanked his family, party colleagues, and even political opponents for publicly defending his reputation.
20 May 2026
Govt declares May 26-28 public holidays for Eidul Azha
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved public holidays from Tuesday to Thursday for the religious festival.
20 May 2026
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla carrying 430 activists
Organisers and several participating countries condemned the operation, saying the flotilla was a peaceful humanitarian mission carrying activists, journalists, and aid supporters from dozens of countries.
20 May 2026
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to complete 2-0 Test series sweep
Taijul completed a six-wicket haul by dismissing Khurram Shahzad for a duck to seal Bangladesh’s victory.
20 May 2026
Sindh govt to introduce new bus route from Latifabad to Hyder Chowk
Route to be launched after Eid
20 May 2026
US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack
"We will not take responsibility for something we very obviously did.”
20 May 2026
TTAP, PTI announce Friday protests against inflation and Imran’s treatment
The press conference was attended by former Speaker of the National Assembly Asad Qaiser and PTI’s parliamentary leader Shahid Khattak.
20 May 2026
Balochistan transporters suspend mineral loading over security, extortion concerns
Eight trucks were burned and the others damaged their tires.
20 May 2026
US VP JD Vance says ‘a lot of progress’ made in Iran negotiations
“We believe we’ve made a lot of progress. We believe that the Iranians want to make a deal,” Vance explained during a press briefing at the White House.
20 May 2026
Driver of vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run on Karachi’s Sea View road remains at large
As reported on Thursday, the incident was recorded on video and was widely circulated on social media platforms.
20 May 2026
Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concern
This outbreak has raised alarm among experts since it is capable of spreading undetected for weeks in a region affected by armed conflict.
19 May 2026
Woman gives birth to quadruplets over five days
According to reports, the first baby was born on 9 May, while the remaining three were delivered on 14 May. The newborns include two boys and two girls.
19 May 2026
PTA bans sale of SIMs during late-night hours
Citizens urged to buy SIMs only from authorised outlets
19 May 2026
Two FIA officers suspended over altercation with jewellery store owner in Karachi's Sarafa Bazaar
In a statement released today, the Karachi zone director took immediate notice of this matter and launched legal and departmental action against the officers.