Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain, dust-thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms in several upper regions of Pakistan from May 19 to May 23, 2026. According to the Met Office, a westerly weather system is expected to enter the northwestern parts of the country on the night of May 18 and remain active over upper regions for…
Sindh has launched a large-scale sub-national polio vaccination campaign targeting more than 5.8 million children under the age of five across 20 districts. The campaign is being conducted under the supervision of the Sindh Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate poliovirus transmission in high-risk areas of the province….
Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged President Asif Ali Zardari to safeguard the 18th Amendment to the Constitution amid increasing political discussion regarding a possible 28th Amendment. Speaking at a Meet the Press event organised by the Karachi Press Club in Karachi, the JUI-F chief described the 18th Amendment as a historic achievement of political parties…
The Islamabad High Court is set to hear a petition on May 21 regarding the delay in appointing the Director General of the Federal Directorate of Education, a key administrative body overseeing educational institutions in the federal capital. The petition, filed by Javed Iqbal Mirza, challenges the prolonged delay in finalising the appointment despite a…
A large-scale cattle market has been established at Bhata Ground ahead of Eidul Azha, drawing animals from across Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. Spread over 32 acres, the market has quickly become a major hub for sacrificial animal trading in the twin cities. Organised by local authorities, the market is considered one of the largest in…
The Punjab government has announced plans to install modern firewall systems in public e-libraries across the province, including those in government schools, colleges, and universities. The initiative aims to regulate digital access within educational institutions by ensuring that users can only access books and materials available through official government-run online libraries. Under the new system,…
Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, has issued directives to ensure smooth and timely transportation of Pakistani pilgrims during Hajj. The minister instructed the Pakistan Haj Mission to make effective arrangements for transporting pilgrims to key holy sites, including Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. These locations, collectively known as the Mashair,…
The International Monetary Fund has called on Pakistan to strengthen transparency and autonomy within the National Accountability Bureau as part of ongoing governance reforms. According to the IMF’s latest staff report, Pakistan is required to amend the NAB Ordinance by January 2027 to improve the process for appointing the NAB chairman and to ensure greater…
Security forces carried out a major intelligence-based operation near Quetta, resulting in the killing of 35 militants and the arrest of at least three commanders, according to the Balochistan government. The operation, which began on May 13, continued for four days in the Mangla Zarghoon Gar area, a mountainous region on the outskirts of the…
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry is set to enhance economic engagement with the United States as its President, Atif Ikram Sheikh, prepares to lead a high-level business delegation to the US in August 2026. This initiative comes as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and private-sector collaboration between…
