EntertainmentNetflix says Bridgerton season 5 will premiere in 2027 and focus on Francesca and Michaela Stirling. The new instalment will mark the franchise’s first central same-gender love story.
CITYKarachi’s heat index climbed to 51°C on Thursday as the city faced intense heat and humidity. Health experts reported a 10 to 15 per cent rise in heat-related illnesses across Sindh.
CITYKDA officers and employees protested at Karachi’s Civic Centre against the appointment of officers from outside departments. Unions said the postings violated the authority’s sanctioned structure and defied court orders.
HEALTHA woman from Jacobabad has died of rabies after a mongoose bite, marking the first such reported death of 2026, health officials said. Indus Hospital has recorded nine rabies deaths so far this year.
NATIONALSIDA has sought the removal of an IRSA member from Punjab, alleging unfair water distribution that has left Sindh facing severe shortages during the rice sowing season. Sindh’s agriculture minister warned the cuts could trigger a wider crop crisis.
CITYPolice in Karachi have arrested a man accused in the alleged assault and death of his 18-year-old wife in Sarjani Town. Authorities say they will seek exhumation to conduct a post-mortem examination.
LocalTwo suspects accused in separate murder cases were killed in police encounters in Rawalpindi, authorities said. One suspect was arrested, two others escaped, and a constable was seriously injured.
HEALTHPakistan has begun work on a National Genomic Policy aimed at disease prevention and stronger health security. Officials and experts highlighted the burden of inherited disorders and outlined plans for screening, surveillance and local diagnostic capacity.
Arts & CultureA South Korean delegation visited Taxila and was briefed on the city's historical and cultural significance. The group toured the Taxila Museum and Gandhara Art Village to explore heritage and cooperation opportunities.
NATIONALRawalpindi authorities say dengue larvae have been found at 42,200 locations during the ongoing prevention campaign. Officials reported two confirmed cases so far, with both patients discharged after treatment.
Arts & CultureThe Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, hosted a music evening in Lahore featuring folk singer Lone Wala and classical vocalist Nadeem Riaz Malik. The programme highlighted Pakistan’s folk and classical traditions in a single cultural showcase.
CITYNishtar Hospital Multan has terminated the house job of Dr Ali Osama over alleged objectionable content posted on social media. The health department said such posts violate professional ethics and government regulations.
