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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stepped up diplomatic efforts in Tehran as Pakistan continues mediation linked to Iran-US talks. He held consultations with Iranian and Saudi officials while discussing regional security, ceasefire prospects and broader peace efforts.
Karachi police say some street crime gangs are now using expensive and rented cars instead of motorcycles to commit robberies and avoid suspicion. Investigators have found fake number plates in recent cases, while more than 14,000 crimes have been reported in the city so far this year.
Pakistan’s military says Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Tehran visit produced encouraging progress toward a possible final understanding on de-escalation. The development highlights Islamabad’s growing mediation role amid Iran-US tensions.
Pakistan has tightened airport screening after an Ebola outbreak in Africa prompted international health alerts. Officials say no case has been reported in Pakistan, but precautionary surveillance and emergency preparedness have been strengthened nationwide.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced four Eidul Azha holidays from May 26 to May 29. The move follows Sindh’s extended holiday schedule and comes after the federal government notified a three-day break.
Hussain Rehar and Sanam Saeed’s Cannes appearance has gone viral as a major fashion and cultural moment for Pakistan. The report highlights the preparation behind Sanam’s looks, the debate around global representation and the growing push to take Pakistani fashion to international platforms.
A fierce clash in KP’s Bannu district left 12 militants dead, one man killed and four policemen injured. Police also defused a 10kg remote-controlled bomb near a mosque, preventing a possible major attack.
More than a dozen militants were reportedly killed in armed clashes between the TTP and its Jamaatul Ahrar faction in Kurram. The violence highlights deep internal rifts among militant groups and raises concerns about possible retaliatory attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The government has reduced petrol by Rs6 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs6.80 per litre, with new rates effective from May 23. The cut offers limited relief, though both major fuels remain above Rs400 per litre.
A Metro bus caught fire near Rawalpindi’s 6th Road stop, forcing a temporary suspension of service between the twin cities. Rescue officials said all passengers were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.
PTI workers held protests in Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore despite restrictions in the federal capital, demanding Imran Khan’s release and relief from inflation. Party leaders warned of a wider agitation campaign after Eid if their demands remain unaddressed.
The Sindh government has announced four public holidays for Eidul Azha from May 26 to May 29, covering government, semi-government and municipal institutions. Essential services and budget-related staff will remain exempt as the province prepares for Eid on May 27.
