Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed turns heads at Cannes in a custom Hussain Rehar ensemble inspired by a white peacock. Indian fashion critics praise its originality and balance, sparking wider debate on representation.
Islamabad’s family courts are overwhelmed as divorce and maintenance filings rise sharply—38 cases per hour and 45,000+ since the year began—driving delays.
A viral gym video of Iqrar ul Hassan drew meme reactions after Farah Nadeem mocked the light weight stack and exaggerated expressions. The clip quickly became internet comedy, not fitness inspiration.
Saad Edhi’s last recorded message surfaced online after reports the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted at sea. He urged Pakistan to ensure safe return of those onboard.
WorldIndia’s state-run fuel retailers have raised petrol and diesel prices for the second time in a week as higher crude prices linked to the Iran war deepen losses. Officials say the government does not plan to provide financial support.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has raised procedural objections in petitions seeking an early hearing of sentence suspension pleas filed by Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha. The court said a certified copy of the Supreme Court order must be formally placed on record.
BusinessRwanda's envoy to Pakistan told the Lahore Chamber that her country offers Pakistani firms access to East Africa's 300 million consumers. LCCI officials said bilateral trade is growing, with scope for further expansion in several sectors.
BusinessFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and AIIB President Zou Jiayi discussed Pakistan’s development financing needs, including a proposed multi-year pipeline for priority projects. Talks also covered the Panda Bond, infrastructure investment and economic reforms.
BusinessBusinessmen Group Chairman Zubair Motiwala has urged Ogra to reject SSGC’s FY2026-27 revenue requirement petition. He said higher gas tariffs would damage industry, exports and the wider economy.
BusinessPakistan’s technology exports rose 33% year-on-year to $423 million in April 2026, according to SBP data. Cumulative exports in the first ten months of FY26 reached $3.81 billion, up 21% from a year earlier.
NATIONALThe government says it has prevented a projected June 2026 electricity tariff increase of up to Rs6 per unit through LNG arrangements and power sector management. The Power Division says consumers may instead get relief of up to 20 paisa per unit.
BusinessThe federal government has asked provinces to raise over Rs400 billion in additional taxes in FY27 under IMF-linked commitments. The new targets focus on agriculture, services and real estate, while total extra revenue efforts across all governments are projected to exceed Rs1.1 trillion.
