SportsFormer Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has received the Hilal-e-Imtiaz from President Asif Ali Zardari for his services to sports. He was also recognised for helping Pakistan win the 2009 T20 World Cup.
A second paper leak in two weeks. An exam pulled days before students were due to sit it. Tens of thousands of students are now waiting to find out what happens to their grades.
Shahid Afridi urges parents to keep children away from excessive mobile phone use, saying he gave phones to his daughters only after marriage. His remarks spark online debate over screen addiction, restrictions, and gender bias.
CBS News alleges Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to use its airfields. Critics challenge the report’s anonymous sourcing and cite a past AP dismissal involving missile-strike errors. Pakistan denies the claim.
Sajal Aly sparked a social media frenzy after unveiling a bold pixie haircut in a short Instagram video. Fans questioned if it was real or a wig and speculated it could be for a role.
NATIONALThe Punjab Chief Minister’s Office has refused RTI requests seeking details of Maryam Nawaz’s vehicles, foreign tours and a G500 jet acquired by the provincial government. The replies said the information was not held by the office and cited a legal exception.
NATIONALFlydubai has suspended flights to and from Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar until October 26 due to operational reasons. The airline said Karachi operations will continue as usual.
EducationThe Sindh government has announced summer vacations for all public and private schools from June 1 to July 31. The decision was issued through a notification by the provincial education department.
BusinessThe PSX gave up early gains on Wednesday after an IMF-related boost faded and geopolitical concerns triggered selling. The KSE-100 Index slipped into the red after rising more than 672 points in early trade.
NATIONALDefence Minister Khawaja Asif told the National Assembly there was no difference between Delhi and Kabul and warned Afghanistan over militancy. He said Pakistan had sought a diplomatic solution with support from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
BusinessIndustrial representatives have urged Nepra to resolve K-Electric’s tariff adjustment claims, saying prolonged uncertainty is hurting Karachi’s business community. Stakeholders warned that factories are shutting down or moving out of the city.
BusinessPakistan’s petroleum levy collection rose 45% to Rs1.205 trillion in July-March, nearly matching last year’s full-year total. The increase, lower interest costs and record provincial surpluses have strengthened the fiscal position ahead of IMF talks.
