20 May 2026
20 police officials transferred amid ongoing probe against drug queenpin Pinky
They had been posted for a long period at certain police stations in District South
20 May 2026
Sindh to buy 50 new double-decker buses for Karachi, 500 scooties for women
SMTA gave approval for the purchase of 500 electric buses
20 May 2026
38 divorce cases are being filed every hour in Islamabad: report
The Court sources said that in 2023, 85,000 cases were filed; in 2024, 91,0000; and in 2025, the number of divorce cases rose to 1,00,000.
20 May 2026
Gold falls by Rs6,800 per tola in Pakistan
In the global market, gold prices declined by $68 per ounce
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.