HEALTHPakistan and the WHO have launched the Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Programme in Islamabad, with a goal of ending the disease as a public health threat by 2030. The initiative includes free screening and treatment and aims to reach 1.6 million people in six months.
WorldA Nepali rope-fixing team has reached the summit of Mount Everest, opening the route for the spring climbing season. Nepal has issued a record 492 permits this year, reviving concerns over overcrowding.
SportsJannik Sinner beat Andrea Pellegrino to reach the Italian Open quarter-finals and match Novak Djokovic's Masters 1000 winning streak. Alexander Zverev, meanwhile, was knocked out by Luciano Darderi in Rome.
SportsSouthampton beat Middlesbrough 2-1 after extra time to reach the Championship play-off final, where they will face Hull. The match unfolded amid an EFL investigation into alleged unauthorised filming by Southampton.
SportsPep Guardiola says teams should focus on improving their own performances rather than blaming VAR, despite his frustration over decisions against Manchester City. He said City were hurt by calls in the 2024 and 2025 FA Cup finals but insisted players must 'do better'.
WorldReform UK says it is discussing a reported inquiry into Nigel Farage’s undeclared 5 million pound gift with the parliamentary watchdog. The party says no rules were broken, while opponents have raised questions over donation rules and funding sources.
NATIONALDeputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official three-day visit to China from May 23 to 26. He said the premier is also scheduled to attend a B2B forum on May 24 during the trip.
WorldNEW DELHI: The Iran conflict is expected to overshadow the Brics foreign ministers meeting in India, with divisions inside the bloc complicating efforts to issue a joint statement. Iran has urged India to build consensus condemning US and Israeli actions.
ISLAMABADThe ECP has asked the interior ministry and Islamabad administration to complete pending notifications for local government elections in the capital. It warned the matter would be fixed for hearing if no progress is made.
EducationCambridge has postponed the A-level mathematics paper 32 exam in Pakistan after confirming that the AS-level mathematics paper 52 was leaked before the test. The exam body said a new paper and revised date would be announced by May 22.
LAHOREHeavy rain and hailstorms struck Lahore on Wednesday, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting traffic on major roads. Officials said emergency teams remained deployed as authorities monitored drainage operations across the city.
WorldGunfire erupted at the Philippine Senate during a standoff involving Senator Ronald dela Rosa after an ICC arrest warrant was unsealed against him. Officials reported no immediate casualties, while authorities gave differing accounts of who was involved.
