NATIONALPolice peace committees in Bannu and Lakki Marwat have urged clerics not to lead funeral prayers for terrorists and warned facilitators of strict action. The appeal came during funeral prayers for policemen martyred in an operation in Miryan.
WorldFear and denial are hampering efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, where Mongbwalu has emerged as a key hotspot. Authorities say 88 of 322 suspected cases in the town have died.
NATIONALPakistan Railways has launched a digitisation drive under the RAIN programme, featuring a 1,700km fibre optic network and smart systems. The plan includes digital freight management, a full digital manifest system and GPS-based tracking.
WorldArab and Muslim foreign ministers condemned Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists being humiliated. They said the treatment violated human dignity and international law.
HEALTHPakistan’s health minister Mustafa Kamal met his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Syria in Geneva during the World Health Assembly. The countries agreed to strengthen cooperation, public health systems and joint initiatives.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has begun hearing long-pending criminal appeals involving convicts who were released after completing their sentences or died while their cases remained pending. Several such cases from Punjab prisons are now before a two-member bench.
NATIONALThe PMD says hot and dry conditions are likely across most of Pakistan during the next 24 hours. Central and southern parts are expected to remain very hot, while isolated rain and thunderstorms may occur in upper areas.
WorldRussia launched 90 missiles and 600 drones at Ukraine, including an Oreshnik hypersonic missile near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. Four people were killed and more than 80 injured in the overnight assault.
PoliticsA meeting between PTI leaders and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has come under scrutiny after Imran Khan’s family said it was not informed in advance. PTI leaders say the May 14 meeting was limited to Bannu security and law and order issues.
NATIONALReligious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousuf has urged Pakistani Hajj pilgrims to act as ambassadors of the country in Saudi Arabia. He also asked them to follow Saudi regulations and pray for Pakistan’s peace and prosperity.
PoliticsKhawaja Saad Rafique has called for new charters on democracy and the economy, urging dialogue among political parties amid terrorism, economic stress and polarisation. He also sought constitutional protection for local governments.
NATIONALThe government has moved to create a dedicated Wapda Security Force to protect major water projects and workers, particularly Chinese personnel. The proposed law has been sent to parliament for approval.
