The National Assembly of Pakistan was informed on Monday that more than 164,000 Pakistanis were deported from Gulf countries over the past five years, according to official data presented by the Ministry of Interior. The report revealed that the highest number of deportations came from Saudi Arabia, where 108,029 Pakistanis were sent back during the…
Metro bus employees staged a strong protest in Islamabad on Monday over alleged dismissals, unpaid salaries, and salary deductions, causing disruption in operations on the Rawalpindi–Islamabad Metro Bus route. According to reports, workers linked with private service providers of the Islamabad Metro Bus Service had been raising concerns for several days regarding unpaid wages, forced…
There are growing indications that Bushra Bibi may soon receive limited relief regarding family visits at Adiala Jail, as authorities reportedly review requests for controlled meetings under strict confidentiality conditions. According to sources, backchannel discussions have been taking place for some time in an effort to ease tensions surrounding restrictions on family interactions with high-profile…
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,…
