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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
PTI warns of ‘moral collapse’ over treatment of political detainees
Barrister Ali Zafar says the matter was “not merely about one woman, one prisoner, or one political party, but about the moral character of...
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May 18, 2026
Jury rules against Musk in blockbuster OpenAI trial
The jury deliberated for less than two hours and, in a unanimous verdict, said Musk had brought his case too late.
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May 18, 2026
Pakistan condemns drone strike on Saudi Arabia, expresses solidarity with Riyadh
“Such attacks constitute a serious violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and appear to be an attempt to further...
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May 18, 2026
Opposition lawmakers stage protest in National Assembly, demand medical care for Imran
Mehmood Khan Achakzai announces boycott of the upcoming budget session by opposition lawmakers.
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May 18, 2026
India will be ‘relegated to history’ if it attempts misadventure against Pakistan
“Israel doesn't want anyone more powerful in this region other than its partner, India,” defence minister says.
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May 18, 2026
PM Shehbaz reviews Rs1.5tr PSDP, directs more funds for well-performing ministries
Water reservoirs, hydropower projects to remain govt’s top priorities, PM says
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May 18, 2026
Flawed tests and funerals allowed Ebola to spread undetected in Congo
WHO laments “critical four-week detection gap” between when first known case started showing symptoms and laboratory confirmation of outbrea...
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May 18, 2026
PDMA forecasts rain, dust-thunderstorms in Punjab districts until Saturday
Citizens advised to avoid open spaces and take precautionary measures to protect crops.
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May 18, 2026
Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh
Mushfiqur reached his century off 178 balls with a boundary off Mohammad Abbas.
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May 18, 2026
UAE standardises deadline for payments of private-sector salaries
Thresholds for compliance, consequences for delays outlined in ministerial resolution.
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May 18, 2026
IHC seeks CDA response on appeals of One Constitution Avenue apartment sub-lessees
Counsel for the appellants argued that paragraph 30 of the single-bench judgment adversely affected the rights of apartment owners, despite...
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May 18, 2026
Accused in teenage TikTok star Sana Yousaf’s murder retracts confession, alleges false implication
Accused in teenage TikTok star Sana Yousaf’s murder retracts confession, alleges false implication
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May 18, 2026
Review: With Mera Lyari, Abu Aleeha delivers a better film, just not a good one
While the acting is good, the film's writing, directing and editing leave much to be desired.
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May 18, 2026
Counsel for Imran, Bushra challenges IHC order setting deadline for arguments in £190m case
Local court issues arrest warrants for KP ex-CM Ali Amin Gandapur in audio leak case
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May 18, 2026
If your instinct is to use AI, Seth Rogen thinks you shouldn't be a writer
The Canadian actor and filmmaker's comments come amid a renewed push for AI use in creative fields.
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May 18, 2026
Markets, shops, eateries exempted from early closure timings till May 31
Notification says all shops, departmental stores, markets, shopping malls, bakeries, tandoors, restaurants and grocery stores have been exem...
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May 18, 2026
A TikTok feature that Pakistan’s dirty money loves
Has money laundering found the perfect cover: fan appreciation?
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May 18, 2026
Cop martyred in firing by attackers while returning from polio duty in KP's Bajaur
Official says probe launched to identify the attackers.
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May 18, 2026
Federal Shariat Court strikes down 2022 legislation decriminalising suicide attempts
Declared the relevant provisions of the 2022 law repugnant to the injunctions of Islam and consequently void.
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May 18, 2026
Karachi court reserves verdict on police request for Anmol alias Pinky's physical remand in murder case
Alleged drug queenpin reiterates her claims of being subjected to maltreatment while in police custody.
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May 18, 2026
No need for 28th Constitutional Amendment, says Raza Rabbani
No need for 28th Constitutional Amendment, says Raza Rabbani
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May 18, 2026
Gaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercepting fleet near Cyprus
Israel says it will "not allow any breach" of its blockade of Gaza.
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May 18, 2026
JI emir challenges petroleum levy in FCC, terms it 'unconstitutional'
Requests the constitution of independent mechanism or commission to examine fiscal, constitutional implications of present petroleum levy st...
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May 18, 2026
Pakistanis have a lot to say about Sanam Saeed at Cannes being called 'South Asian representation'
The star walked the red carpet in a custom Hussain Rehar outfit and later made it clear who she was representing.
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May 18, 2026
He said, she said, AI said: Wall Street sexual harassment lawsuit rivets and confounds
Claims from a male banker's lawsuit against a female executive have spawned a wave of AI-generated clips and sexually suggestive memes.
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May 18, 2026
India's strategic $9bn megaport plan for remote island in Andaman Sea
Rights group warns that the island’s Indigenous groups face “genocide in the name of ‘mega-development’”.
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May 18, 2026
CM Afridi seeks PM's intervention on CNG crisis in KP, warns of possible 'widespread agitation'
In a letter, the KP CM urges PM Shehbaz to direct Petroleum Division to withdraw its decision of curtailing gas supply to CNG sector in KP o...
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May 18, 2026
PSX loses 2,000 points during intraday trade as bearish momentum persists
Most Asian shares sink in morning trade, as Middle East impasse drives oil prices over 2pc higher.
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May 18, 2026
Sanam Saeed at Cannes is the moment we've been waiting for
She's beauty, she's grace, she's representing Pakistan and putting the biggest smile on everyone's face.
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May 18, 2026
Pakistan condemns drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
“The inviolability of civilian nuclear infrastructure is a well- established international norm and must be upheld without exception,” Forei...
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May 18, 2026
Javier Bardem blames 'toxic masculinity' of Netanyahu, Putin and Trump for starting wars
The Spanish star said he had gotten work despite his activism, hailing a change in the narrative around Israel's war on Gaza.
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May 18, 2026
History made at Giga Boutique Mall: Hussain Rehar sells out within two hours on opening day
The launch of Giga Boutique Mall on May 15 marked a defining moment for Pakistan’s luxury retail industry.
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May 18, 2026
Tribal chief among 3 killed, 4 injured in IED blast in KP's Wana
Two of the injured in attack at Rustam Bazaar in critical condition; search operation launched to trace perpetrators.
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May 18, 2026
2 cops martyred as speeding dumper crashes into parked police van on M9 Motorway
According to police, the driver of the speeding vehicle has been taken into custody and an inquiry has been initiated.
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May 18, 2026
Trump highlights war talks amid mounting domestic backlash
“The American people may not be benefiting from Trump’s war, but our adversaries certainly are,” Senate Democratic leader says.
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May 18, 2026
Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill
Businesses are grappling with soaring energy prices, fractured supply chains and trade routes severed by Iran's chokehold on the Strait of H...
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May 18, 2026
Military jets' crew members safely ejected after Idaho air show collision, US Navy says
The two jets with four air crew collided “while performing an aerial demonstration”; incident under investigation.
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May 18, 2026
Oil touches two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
“These drone strikes are a pointed warning," analyst says; brent crude futures climb $2.01, or 1.84pc, to $111.27 a barrel.
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May 18, 2026
The new war machine
Democratic states may begin to depend on privately owned systems they cannot fully audit, regulate or understand.
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May 18, 2026
In pursuit of stability
While the summit’s optics outweighed the outcomes it aimed at managing relations along a stable track.
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May 18, 2026