A tense post-match handshake moment involving Virat Kohli and Travis Head from RCB vs SRH in IPL 2026 sparks online debate. Fans question sportsmanship after Kohli walks past Head.
NATIONALSecurity forces killed 11 terrorists in intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan’s Datta Khel area over the past 48 hours, ISPR said. The military said weapons were recovered and sanitisation operations were continuing.
EntertainmentImran Ashraf was widely praised after a video showed him warmly interacting with an elderly fan at the final episode screening of Ghulam Bashah Sundri in Karachi. The actor also shared fan videos on Instagram Stories.
EntertainmentShaista Jabeen has criticised Firdous Jamal over his recent remarks about senior artists, saying his comments crossed a line. She also spoke about professionalism, delayed payments and on-set behaviour in the entertainment industry.
NATIONALA joint operation in Bannu’s Miryan area has killed 16 terrorists, including two commanders, while two policemen were martyred, according to security sources. Authorities said the action remains under way.
NATIONALThe Sindh government has reduced Eid ul Adha 2026 public holidays from four days to three through a corrigendum issued on May 23. The revised schedule now matches the federal government’s holiday plan from May 26 to 28.
WorldAt least 16 people have died of heatstroke in Telangana as a heatwave sweeps parts of India. Officials have issued warnings as temperatures remain exceptionally high in several cities.
BusinessFinance Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani says the government wants to reduce the tax burden on salaried people in the next budget, but IMF-linked fiscal limits restrict major relief. He also said the budget is expected in the first week of June.
BusinessSMEDA CEO Nadia Jahangir Seth and FPCCI officials discussed measures to strengthen Pakistan’s MSME sector during a meeting in Lahore. Both sides reaffirmed support for joint initiatives to improve growth, jobs and export competitiveness.
BusinessIndus Motor Company says it will invest $335 million in Pakistan over the next five years. CEO Ali Asghar Jamali said the company’s total investment will exceed $1 billion, while highlighting its tax, employment and localisation contributions.
BusinessBusiness representatives say Pakistan’s weak investment inflows reflect structural and bureaucratic barriers rather than a lack of opportunity. They have called for regulatory reform, policy consistency and political stability.
BusinessThe IMF executive board has praised Pakistan’s programme implementation and approved fresh disbursements, while highlighting shortfalls in tax collection and rising poverty. Officials said the board rejected Indian objections to the loan approvals.
