20 May 2026
WHO ways Congo Ebola outbreak poses high regional risk but not a global pandemic
51 confirmed Ebola cases have been reported so far
20 May 2026
Court orders TMC to pay Rs15m compensation to family of man who died after falling in drain
It exonerated the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation from responsibility in the matter
20 May 2026
Govt to establish modern terminal for trucks, trailers, and heavy-load vehicles outside Karachi
A dedicated heavy-vehicle route will also be built from Karachi Port to the proposed terminal
20 May 2026
Over 80,000 animals sold at Karachi cattle market ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
Eid will be celebrated on May 27.
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