NATIONALDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit New York from May 26 to 28, the Foreign Office said. He is scheduled to attend a UN Security Council debate and a Group of Friends on Global Governance meeting.
NATIONALMehmood Khan Achakzai says PTI and its allies may withdraw from assemblies if the treatment of Imran Khan does not change. He said a boycott of parliamentary forums now appears increasingly likely.
WorldThe WHO chief says the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is moving faster than response efforts, with 220 suspected deaths reported. Uganda has confirmed seven cases after reporting two more infections.
WorldPresident Donald Trump honoured fallen US service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. He also took part in a wreath-laying ceremony and observed a moment of silence.
WorldRussia said Armenia could lose its preferential gas price if it shifts away from Russian-led integration toward the EU. Armenia's foreign minister said Yerevan does not want to sever ties with Moscow.
NATIONALAt least 17 people were killed and six others seriously injured after a passenger van hit a parked bus on the Swat Expressway in Swabi. Officials said most victims belonged to Upper Dir and Bajaur.
WorldBenjamin Netanyahu has privately acknowledged that Israel has little room to influence Donald Trump's decisions on Iran, according to two Israeli officials. The remarks come as Israel remains largely outside talks on a possible deal involving Iran, sanctions and regional conflict.
WorldThe EU is preparing a high triple-digit million euro fine for Google in a Digital Markets Act case, according to a report citing Commission sources. Regulators say compliance is the priority, while Google says the required changes have hurt its search product.
NATIONALMore than 1.5 million Muslims began gathering in Mina for the annual Haj pilgrimage as Saudi security forces stepped up preparations in Makkah. Reuters images showed officers directing pilgrims and taking part in readiness drills around the holy sites.
CITYA newly married couple was shot dead after gunmen opened fire on their car in Karachi's Malir area, police said. The pair had just appeared in court in connection with a case filed by the woman's father.
EducationKarachi University saw overlapping protests on Monday as students, teachers and employees demonstrated over cancelled exams, rising fees and unresolved financial disputes. Protesters said academic disruption and administrative failures were hurting the institution.
ISLAMABADA fire in the Margalla Hills near Islamabad’s F-5 sector was brought fully under control on Monday, officials said. The district administration said cooling work was underway and no official losses had been reported.
