NATIONALPunjab remained under intense heat on Sunday as the Met Office forecast rain and thunderstorms in parts of the province from May 19 to 22. Lahore is expected to stay dry over the next 24 hours despite high humidity and temperatures near 40°C.
NATIONALISLAMABAD: The district courts complex has been left exposed after contractors did not reinstall entrance gates following the District Courts Chowk flyover project. Lawyers have protested as CCTV cameras, metal detectors and the monitoring room have also become non-functional.
EducationStudents in Bara say the area’s only government girls’ degree college lacks transport, security, laboratories and BS programmes. Officials say staffing, transport and infrastructure issues are being addressed.
PoliticsDiscussion over a possible 28th Constitutional Amendment has resurfaced amid debate on fiscal pressures, the NFC Award and provincial resource sharing. Government figures deny any formal move, while political parties say no amendment can proceed without broad consensus.
CITYA woman was killed and two others were critically injured after a veranda roof collapsed in a dilapidated house in Kot Addu, according to Rescue 1122 officials. Authorities are investigating the incident.
GOVERNANCEBalochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti says the province is entering a new phase of digital governance and innovation. He highlighted the Digital Media Policy 2026 and an AI-based recruitment system aimed at improving transparency, merit and efficiency.
NATIONALAt least three people, including tribal elder Malik Tariq Wazir, were killed and four others injured in an IED blast in Wana's Rustam Bazaar. Officials said the explosion occurred near Gulshan Plaza as his vehicle passed through the market.
SportsAFP Sport has highlighted five players who could emerge as breakout stars at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The list includes Nico Paz, Desire Doue, Nico O'Reilly, Endrick and Pedri.
BusinessThe Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark index fell by more than 2,000 points in intraday trade on Monday as bearish momentum persisted. The decline came amid weak regional markets, higher oil prices and continued investor caution ahead of the federal budget.
NATIONALKP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene in the province’s CNG crisis, warning that the shortage could lead to widespread agitation. He said KP has a gas surplus and sought restoration of supply to the CNG sector.
A family in Kasur was released from bonded labour after a foreign couple cleared a nearly 130-year debt tied to brick kiln work. The case sparked online debate on humanitarian action and ongoing debt bondage.
KARACHISenior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says the provincial government will conduct rapid random drug testing in schools to address rising narcotics use among children. He also said rehabilitation centres are being developed.
