National
A light earthquake shook parts of Balochistan on Thursday, with tremors felt in and around the Zhob region. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale. The quake’s epicentre was identified around 60 kilometres southeast of Zhob, at a depth of 40 kilometres
National
Efforts to resume Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to the United Kingdom are progressing, with Pakistani authorities awaiting a formal response from British aviation officials. The development was confirmed by Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Nadir Shafi Dar, who stated that the matter is still under review
education
Punjab University has decided to shut down all 27 of its hostels during the upcoming summer vacation, with stricter rules in place for students seeking to stay. According to an official notification, hostels will remain closed from June 6 to August 27. Unlike previous years, when students could stay with
World
Authorities in Sharjah have dismantled an illegal water bottling operation that was falsely selling regular tank water as Zamzam. The illicit activity was discovered at a residential property during routine inspections conducted by Sharjah City Municipality, in cooperation with its Control and Health Safety departments, as reported by Khaleej Times
Government
The Punjab government has dismissed widespread social media rumours suggesting a ban on the traditional act of showering money during wedding celebrations. Officials clarified that no such notification has been issued by the provincial law department, labelling the circulating claims as baseless and incorrect. Speculation had surged online, with several
Business
The Pakistani Rupee experienced mild depreciation on Wednesday, as several major foreign currencies registered gains in the open market. Analysts noted the movement as a reflection of ongoing global economic trends and fluctuating demand for foreign exchange. According to the latest market data, the US Dollar continued to edge upward,
Sports
Pakistan’s journey to the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia has officially begun after the qualifier draw was held at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Placed in Group G, Pakistan will face strong opposition from Iraq, Oman, and hosts Cambodia. With 44 teams split
World
Two Pakistani peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving under the United Nations flag will be honoured posthumously at a ceremony on Thursday at the UN headquarters in New York. The event will mark the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed each year on May 29. Sepoy Muhammad Tarique
World
France has responded cautiously to reports that its Rafale fighter jets were among several Indian aircraft shot down by Pakistan during a recent escalation between the two South Asian neighbours. During a routine briefing in Paris, a French military spokesperson said the country was closely observing developments surrounding the May
World
The United States has introduced a new visa policy targeting foreign officials involved in censoring American citizens on social media platforms. The move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, signals a tougher stance from Washington on international efforts that it views as restricting freedom of expression protected under US
Sports
Chelsea completed a stunning turnaround to defeat Spain’s Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday night, becoming the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies. The match, held at Wroclaw Stadium in Poland, saw Chelsea bounce back from an early setback to
