SportsPakistan have slipped to eighth in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after a 78-run defeat to Bangladesh in Sylhet. The loss completed a 2-0 series sweep and lifted Bangladesh to fifth place.
NATIONALDeputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar told the Senate that Pakistan and China share a converging vision on regional and global issues. He also said he will accompany Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on a state visit to China from May 23 to 26.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has issued notices on applications seeking an early hearing of sentence suspension pleas filed by Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatha. The court indicated the matter is likely to be taken up after Eidul Azha.
NATIONALThe federal government has announced three public holidays from May 26 to 28 for Eidul Azha. Pakistan will observe Eidul Azha on May 27 after the Zilhaj moon was sighted, according to the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee.
NATIONALThe Punjab government has imposed Section 144 restrictions from May 27 to June 2 ahead of Eidul Azha. The order bans public roasting of animal remains, unsafe bathing in water bodies, improper disposal of offal and sale of animals outside notified markets.
Veteran actor Shaan Shahid sparked fresh debate by suggesting his decision not to work in India may have limited his Pakistan offers. He spoke during Psycho’s Karachi promotion ahead of its Eid ul Adha release.
WorldAmin Abdullah, known to friends as Brian Climax, immediately recognised two youths as a threat and opened fire on them
CITYThe Peshawar High Court has suspended Advocate Iltaf Samad’s practising licence and barred him from appearing before the court over alleged abusive language against a judge and court staff. The court has also issued a show-cause notice and sought his reply within a fortnight.
CITYThe Mansehra district administration has banned banned outfits and NGOs from collecting sacrificial hides during Eidul Azha. An official order also prohibits loudspeakers, collection points, coercion and carrying arms for 20 days.
WorldHeavy rain and flooding across central and southern China have killed 22 people, with 20 still missing, according to state media. Authorities have released relief funds and evacuated nearly 24,000 people from affected areas.
SportsPakistan will be without Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub for the upcoming ODI series against Australia after the PCB ruled both openers out due to injury. The three-match series begins on May 30 in Rawalpindi.
NATIONALThe Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that clarificatory amendments to review petitions may be allowed even at an advanced stage if they do not prejudice the other side. The order came in a Nowshera land acquisition dispute involving compensation of about Rs75 billion.
