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May 19, 2026
Islamabad court hands death sentence to convict in Sana Yousaf murder case
17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf was murdered last year in Islamabad.
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May 19, 2026
Sindh IG vows transparency in cases against Anmol alias Pinky stretching across 'multiple domains'
Provincial police chief says FIA, NCCIA part of investigations; says business of narcotics has transferred to "cyberspace".
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May 19, 2026
Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners
The move follows a series of high-profile arrests of foreigners linked to drug offences, sex trafficking and operating businesses without pr...
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May 19, 2026
KP governor says PM has formed committee to address CNG crisis in province
Says according to the Constitution, the province producing natural gas has the “first right and precedence over its usage”.
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May 19, 2026
Spanish court acquits singer Shakira of tax fraud, asks tax authorities to reimburse $70m
Authorities said they will appeal the decision in the Supreme Court and will hold on the reimbursement for now.
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May 19, 2026
Ebola declared 'continental emergency'; WHO chief concerned at 'scale and speed' of DR Congo outbreak
Number of deaths suspected from Ebola in DR Congo jump to 131; Uganda reports one death.
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May 19, 2026
What do we know about the rare Ebola virus strain that has prompted WHO to declare a public health emergency?
The current Ebola outbreak — so far limited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda — is due to a rare strain of the virus known...
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May 19, 2026
Gaza's brides forced to buy refurbished wedding dresses at steep prices amid Israeli restrictions
One bride-to-be said the cheapest dress available was $1,000 when all her family had was $200.
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May 19, 2026
'My legs were shaking, I felt like a rock': 9-year-old recounts shooting at San Diego mosque
Odai Shanah was among dozens of children who had to huddle in classrooms when deadly gunfire erupted at the mosque where they attend school.
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May 19, 2026
An excerpt from Daniyal Mueenuddin's new novel This is Where the Serpent Lives
The author's debut novel captures the extraordinary proximity of wealth to extreme poverty in Pakistan and the hunger to better one’s statio...
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May 19, 2026
Social media posts case: IHC raises objections over failure to submit certified copies of SC order
Justice Azam Khan says judicial orders could not be taken on record informally and must be filed in accordance with procedural requirements.
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May 19, 2026
Externally-sponsored terrorism, propaganda cannot derail Pakistan’s progress: CDF Munir
Says hostile forces attempting to derail Pakistan’s progress through proxies and propaganda will ultimately fail.
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May 19, 2026
PM Shehbaz arrives in Quetta on day-long visit
The premier will hold a meeting with the provincial leadership and chair a meeting of the provincial apex committee.
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May 19, 2026
The digital bank that Pakistan needs
Over the past decade, Pakistan has made meaningful progress in digital financial services.
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May 19, 2026
Shaan Shahid, Meera join stars to launch trailer for their latest film Psycho
The film will hit theatres on Eidul Azha.
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May 19, 2026
Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp
Putin and Xi are set to discuss how to “further strengthen” Russia and China’s strategic partnership, according to a Kremlin statement.
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May 19, 2026
10 countries, including Pakistan, condemn Israel's interception of Gaza aid flotilla
“Such assaults, including attacks against the vessels and the arbitrary detention of activists, constitute blatant violations of internation...
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May 19, 2026
Teachers protest abduction of Gwadar University VC, others
QUETTA: Leaders of Academic Staff Associations of Balochistan University, while expressing serious concern over...
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May 19, 2026
Maryam says cities’ resilience relies on people-centred uplift
• Punjab CM tells Baku summit about $2bn urban development plan • Says Lahore declared ECO Tourism Capital for 2026-27
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May 19, 2026
University of Health Sciences introduces child nutrition in MBBS curriculum across Punjab
Health experts say poor nutrition remains one of the leading causes of illness, stunted growth, and child mortality in developing countries,...
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May 19, 2026
Woman ‘set ablaze by in-laws’ succumbs to burns at Nishtar Hospital Multan
According to the hospital doctors, the deceased woman had suffered 80pc burns.
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May 19, 2026
PAC-II uncovers revenue leakages in Board of Revenue
Auditors flagged the complete non-collection of withholding tax on the buying and selling of immovable properties, which has resulted in sub...
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May 19, 2026
LHC Chief justice asks CCPO to strengthen his command
Directs the CCPO to strengthen his command, warning that weak supervision leads to an increase in the crime rate.
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May 19, 2026
Unesco acknowledges Lahore Fort’s Picture Wall restoration
The Picture Wall has diverse artistic influences, including European traditions, Iranian mythology and Christianity.
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May 19, 2026
Rigid on paper
A constitution can be amended by the book and still emerge diminished.
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May 19, 2026
Palestine on BRICS agenda
To have India and the UAE on board with a resolution starkly targeting Israel is a feat of sorts, more so when it occurs in New Delhi.
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May 19, 2026
Sindh Assembly passes bill for legal cover to household workers
New law bars employment below 16s in households; full-time and live-in workers cannot be made to work more than eight hours a day or over si...
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May 19, 2026
Water win
Besides being a technical and legal win, the ruling validates Pakistan’s argument about the existential stakes involved for it.
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May 19, 2026
Imran urges SC to order his hospitalisation
Seeks court order to arrange his medical examination by physicians of his choice.
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May 19, 2026
SC lays down rules for uniformity in civil pleadings
• Trial courts directed to scrutinise plaints at initial stage • Bar councils asked to consider standard formats for pleadings
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May 19, 2026
Balochistan okays emergency plan for monsoon threat
• Sets aside Rs7.5bn for disaster response • CM orders depts, hospitals to stay alert • Officials warn temperatures may hit 53°C
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May 19, 2026
Fazl urges President Zardari to ‘protect’ 18th Amendment
"I ask him and invite him on behalf of my party to come forward and save the 18th Amendment for which his party takes credit," JUI-F chief s...
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May 19, 2026
Provinces asked to raise Rs400bn more to meet IMF goals
The two major revenue-generating provinces of Sindh and Punjab were specifically asked to improve their revenue contribution by around 40pc...
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May 19, 2026
Iran engages with US even as war drums grow louder
After military build-up in Middle East, Trump announces decision to hold off attack "planned for Tuesday’" at Gulf states’ request.
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May 19, 2026
Edhi scion among Gaza-bound activists captured by Israel
• Over 100 activists ‘abducted’ after flotilla vessels boarded in eastern Mediterranean • Faisal Edhi appeals for Foreign Office
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May 19, 2026
5 dead, including 2 teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque
San Diego police chief says local law enforcement and the FBI are investigating the attack on the largest mosque in San Diego County as a ha...
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May 19, 2026
Govt eyes tokenisation of bonds via blockchain
Govt eyes tokenisation of bonds via blockchain
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May 19, 2026
Policeman, FC official martyred in DI Khan, Tank attacks
Police sources say the motive behind the martyrdom of Constable Abdul Aziz was personal enmity.
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May 19, 2026
Treasury lawmakers express concern over appointment of non-locals in KP health dept
Chair refers the matter to the relevant standing committee for recommendations.
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May 19, 2026
KP govt, governor, opposition join hands over wheat, CNG crises
CM Afridi accuses Punjab of "mistreating" province; Kundi in contact with Centre for resolution of KP’s problems.
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May 19, 2026
Bangladeshi civil officers’ delegation visits National Institute of Public Administration
The visit facilitated the exchange of views on professional training systems and institutional best practices.
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May 19, 2026
HEC shifts to fully online degree attestation system, Senate body informed
Applicants who applied and paid attestation fees under the previous system will be processed through the old mechanism until June 30.
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May 19, 2026
Special anti-polio drive launched in Rawalpindi, Murree
Muhammad Aurangzeb says the eradication of polio is among the government’s top priorities and that all institutions are working together to...
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May 19, 2026
Capital shops, markets exempted from early closure till 31st
PM Shehbaz approves temporary relief ahead of Eidul Azha.
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May 19, 2026
Over 200 protesting metro bus employees demand salaries in Rawalpindi
The Metro Bus Service employees came out onto the metro track in protest against their dismissal and non-payment of salaries for the last tw...
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May 19, 2026
Senate body concerned over poor upkeep of Quaid’s mausoleum
Recommends all four provinces should contribute Rs50m each for maintenance and facilitation of public visiting the mazar.
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May 19, 2026
Sindh won’t accept 28th Amendment if it curtails provincial autonomy: PPP leader
Sassui Palijo also terms 26th, 27th amendments "controversial", warns against attempts to change NFC Award formula.
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May 19, 2026
Anti-polio drive begins across 20 districts to vaccinate over 5.8m children in Sindh
The drive will be fully implemented in 15 districts, while selected high-risk areas are being covered in Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar,...
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May 19, 2026
PAC chief orders audit of Karachi’s 246 UCs on mayor’s request
“However, no one knows where the UCs are spending the monthly funds received from the provincial government,” he says.
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May 19, 2026