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KP announces four public holidays for Eidul Azha 2026
May 23, 2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced four public holidays for Eidul Azha 2026, with government offices and educational institutions to remain closed from…

Sanam Saeed says Pakistanis need stronger global presence after Cannes appearance
May 23, 2026
Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed has said Pakistan’s artists and filmmakers need greater visibility on international platforms after her recent appearance at the Cannes Film…

Three injured in compressor explosion at Rawalpindi DHQ Hospital
May 23, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Three people were injured after a cooling unit compressor exploded during repair work at District Headquarters Hospital in Rawalpindi, hospital administration said. The…

Volunteers tackle Ebola misinformation door-to-door in Congo
May 23, 2026
GENEVA: Volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are going door-to-door to address misinformation about Ebola in areas affected by the outbreak, the International…

Pakistan announce 16-member squad for Australia ODI series
May 23, 2026
LAHORE: Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia, with Shaheen Shah Afridi set to lead the side. The…

Momina Iqbal’s wedding date confirmed amid ongoing harassment case
May 23, 2026
LAHORE: Pakistani actor and model Momina Iqbal is set to get married on June 1, her family has confirmed, ending days of speculation about…

Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Tehran for mediation efforts
May 22, 2026
RAWALPINDI, May 22: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff, arrived in Tehran on Friday as part…

ICCI, Philippines envoy discuss trade and investment cooperation
May 22, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Pakistan Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed…

Climate risks rising
May 22, 2026
For communities across northern Pakistan, the sound of heavy rain has taken on a new and ominous meaning. What was once a natural rhythm…