SportsNeymar says he feels physically strong and has done all he can to earn a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad. The Santos forward also rejected criticism of his condition after returning from a long injury layoff.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court will hear on May 21 a petition over the delay in appointing the Federal Directorate of Education’s director general. The post has remained vacant for three years despite an FPSC recommendation made on March 4, 2026.
CITYThe Livestock Department has established nine check-posts across Rawalpindi division to screen animals entering cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha. Diseased animals will be shifted to quarantine facilities under the monitoring plan.
CITYWork on the Rawalpindi Ring Road has reached 85pc completion, while the Rs4.8 billion PC-1 for the Thallian interchange has been approved. The road is expected to open by mid-June without the Thallian interchange, which will be completed later.
CITYResidents, patients and traders have criticised the CDA’s Rs100 parking fee in Islamabad’s extended Blue Area, saying it has increased costs for visitors and hurt business activity. Concerns have also been raised over inadequate parking planning in the area.
NATIONALA 32-acre cattle market has been established at Bhata Ground on the Rawalpindi-Islamabad junction ahead of Eidul Azha. Officials say animals from across Pakistan and Azad Kashmir are arriving, while buyers complain that high prices are straining affordability.
PoliticsPML-Q has announced its candidates for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections. While the source report said 11 tickets were issued, the constituency-wise list included 13 names.
WorldA New York Times report says Israeli forces operated at least two covert bases in Iraq’s western desert for more than a year. One base was reportedly discovered by an Iraqi shepherd, after which an Iraqi reconnaissance unit came under attack.
WorldA 5.2-magnitude earthquake in China’s Guangxi region killed two people, caused 13 buildings to collapse and left one person missing. State media said more than 7,000 people were evacuated as rescue efforts continued.
CITYPolice in Tandlianwala have booked six people over the drowning of a four-year-old girl after her mother alleged she was thrown into a manhole. The FIR says the act was linked to a property dispute involving the child’s family.
HEALTHA district-wide screening campaign in Pakpattan detected six HIV cases, all among jail inmates, along with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and tuberculosis cases. More than 7,300 people were screened at seven sites from May 13 to 16.
SportsPakistan will host the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time from Oct 19 to 25, with 10 Asian women’s teams set to compete. PTF president Aisam-ul-Haq said the event would provide a major platform for Pakistani players and highlight women’s empowerment.
