SportsCristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, where he is set to make a record sixth appearance. Coach Roberto Martinez announced a 27-man squad ahead of group matches against DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
PESHAWARTwo people were killed and 11 injured in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the PDMA. The authority also reported damage to houses and a school, while the Met Office forecast more rain and thunderstorms till May 23.
NATIONALPakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian-owned, Indian-operated and Indian-registered aircraft until June 23 under a fresh Notam. The restriction also covers planes leased by Indian airlines.
PoliticsPTI and the opposition alliance TTAP have announced nationwide protests on Friday over Imran Khan’s imprisonment, inflation, fuel price hikes and the release of political prisoners. The alliance said demonstrations would be held at district headquarters across the country.
NATIONALA CTD official was killed by unidentified armed men in Turbat's Dashti Bazar area, police said. Authorities cordoned off the site, shifted the body to hospital and launched an investigation and search operation.
WorldThe US and Iran remain deadlocked three months after the war began, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the crisis. Analysts and officials say stalled Pakistan-mediated talks and widening economic strain are increasing the risk of renewed conflict.
WorldA court in India’s Madhya Pradesh has declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex a Hindu temple, ending a long-standing worship arrangement. The ruling has drawn criticism from Muslim lawyers, politicians and historians.
SportsBangladesh players were heard making taunting remarks at Mohammad Rizwan during a tense phase of Pakistan’s chase in the Sylhet Test. Rizwan stayed unbeaten on 75 as Pakistan closed day four on 316-7, needing 121 more runs.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mark their eighth anniversary by sharing never-before-seen 2018 wedding photos, including candid moments, behind-the-scenes images, and Meghan’s second Stella McCartney dress.
The viral Mushroom Muse haircut blends a mushroom cap with bleached “tentacles,” mixing 1950s and 1960s styles. But styling demands are intense—and the grow-out may turn into an accidental mullet.
WorldNvidia chief Jensen Huang said he believes China’s market for advanced US AI chips will open gradually over time. He also said he did not directly discuss H200 chip sales with President Xi Jinping or Premier Li Qiang.
NATIONALAn Islamabad court has sentenced Umar Hayat to death in the murder case of 17-year-old TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf. The court also awarded him 10 years in prison and imposed a Rs2 million fine.
