WorldThree months after the US attack on Iran, President Donald Trump is facing growing questions over whether military gains can be converted into a broader strategic success. Analysts cited in a report say several of Washington’s stated war aims remain unmet.
NATIONALHeavy fighting between a police peace committee and militants continued in Bannu’s Barakzai Akhundkhel area on Saturday, with casualties reported. In a separate operation, police defused a 10-kilogramme remote-controlled bomb near a mosque on the Bannu-Miranshah Road.
HEALTHPakistan has enhanced airport screening and other precautionary measures after the recent Ebola outbreak in Africa. The health ministry says the risk to Pakistan remains extremely low, while NIH and WHO continue to monitor the situation.
WorldIsraeli strikes early on Saturday damaged Hiram Hospital and nearby infrastructure in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, Lebanon's state news agency reported. The report also said an airstrike hit Yohmor al-Shaqif as attacks continued despite a US-mediated ceasefire.
WorldPope Leo visited Acerra in southern Italy and condemned those making vast profits through practices that pollute land, water and air. His trip came amid continuing concern over illegal toxic waste dumping in the Land of Fires.
NATIONALSarah Ahmad said Pakistan-China friendship reflects regional stability, development and prosperity during a youth exchange panel in China. She called for stronger educational links, research cooperation and youth engagement.
HEALTHDr Naseem Salahuddin, a prominent infectious diseases expert and professor emeritus at Indus Hospital, passed away on Friday. The hospital said she made major contributions to patient care, medical education and rabies awareness.
WorldThe US has said foreigners in the country temporarily must return home to apply for green cards through the State Department. The move, announced by USCIS, has been criticised by aid groups.
WorldTulsi Gabbard said she is resigning as US director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. Trump said Aaron Lukas will serve as acting intelligence chief after her departure takes effect on June 30.
PoliticsPTI and TTAP held protests on Friday in Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore over Imran Khan’s imprisonment, inflation and other issues. Demonstrators also raised concerns about law and order, political repression and economic hardship.
EntertainmentActor Momina Iqbal has sought registration of an FIR in Lahore against PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar, alleging blackmail, harassment and death threats. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the matter would be handled on merit and according to law.
NATIONALThe federal government has reduced petrol by Rs6 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs6.8, with the new prices taking effect from May 23. Petrol will now cost Rs403.78 per litre and diesel Rs402.78.
