NATIONALThe Supreme Court has laid down guidelines for trial courts to improve uniformity and quality in civil pleadings. It also accepted a review petition in a long-running property dispute and separately highlighted transparency and procurement reforms within the judiciary.
NATIONALA 12-member delegation of senior Bangladeshi civil officers visited NIPA in Islamabad on Monday for a study tour focused on public administration and civil service training. The programme included briefings on training methods, capacity-building and Islamabad’s urban planning framework.
NATIONALThe Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain, dust-thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms in upper parts of the country from May 19 to 23. It has also warned of possible damage to weak structures and advised authorities and farmers to remain prepared.
EducationUniversity teachers in Balochistan have announced a black day and protest rallies over the continued abduction of senior University of Gwadar officials. Teachers’ bodies also called for improved security and immediate recovery of the abducted men.
NewsA 28-year-old woman who suffered severe burns at her home in Jatoi tehsil has died at Nishtar Hospital in Multan. Police are investigating conflicting claims, with the FIR alleging her in-laws set her on fire while an initial inquiry suggested suicide.
HEALTHThe University of Health Sciences has begun a Unicef-backed programme to incorporate child nutrition and health interventions into the MBBS curriculum across Punjab. Four specialised trainings are planned between May and June 2026.
NATIONALUnesco has recognised the completion of restoration work on Lahore Fort’s Picture Wall, a major Mughal-era mural structure. The project, launched in 2015, was completed after years of scientific study and international collaboration.
NATIONALPunjab Assembly’s PAC-II has flagged major revenue leakages in the Board of Revenue, including uncollected withholding taxes, unpaid fines and illegal plot allotments. The panel ordered immediate recovery efforts and strict implementation of its recommendations.
NATIONALBalochistan has approved an emergency plan and allocated Rs7.5 billion ahead of the 2026 monsoon season. Officials warned temperatures could reach 53°C this year, while departments and hospitals were ordered to stay on alert.
CITYLHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum told Lahore CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana to strengthen his command while hearing a petition over police inaction. Separately, Lahore police announced security and traffic arrangements for approved cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha.
NATIONALTreasury lawmakers in the KP Assembly have objected to the appointment of non-local health and clerical staff in remote districts, especially the merged tribal areas. The speaker sent the matter to the relevant standing committee and ordered the process withheld pending a decision.
NATIONALA police constable and a Federal Constabulary official were killed in separate attacks in Dera Ismail Khan and Tank on Monday. Police said investigations and search operations were under way, while patrolling was intensified in the affected areas.
