A podcast fashion chat turned into an online backlash as Fiza Ali repeatedly called out Susan Khan’s dressing and videos, dragging Hania Aamir into the debate. Viral clips trigger accusations of moral policing and bullying.
BusinessKuwait has agreed to explore opportunities for strategic petroleum storage in Pakistan during talks in Islamabad. The two sides also discussed energy cooperation, fuel supplies and regional developments.
SportsJannik Sinner swept past Alexei Popyrin to set up an all-Italian last-16 clash with Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open. Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff also advanced in the women’s draw.
SportsTottenham drew 1-1 with Leeds United after Mathys Tel’s opener was cancelled out by Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty. The result leaves Spurs just two points above West Ham with two games left.
NATIONALSuparco said Eidul Azha is expected to fall on May 27 based on astronomical calculations for the Zilhajj moon. It said the final announcement will be made by the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee.
SportsPakistan spinner Noman Ali has become the oldest player in Test history to complete 100 wickets. He reached the milestone during the first Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
NATIONALAt least seven people were killed and more than 18 injured in an explosion near Naurang police station in Lakki Marwat, police and hospital authorities said. Rescue 1122 said ambulances and teams were dispatched to the site.
SportsKarachi now has a floodlit autocross track on the Super Highway, allowing car races to be held at night. The facility includes a drag strip, timing system, emergency support services and space for 100,000 spectators.
SportsPakistan Rugby Union has named a 10-player squad for the inaugural Central South Asian 7s Rugby Championship in Tashkent on May 16-17. Mohammad Mudassir will captain the side in the first Rugby Sevens event under the CASA Rugby Alliance.
EducationPrivate school associations have opposed Punjab’s decision to close schools from May 22 to August 23 and plan to challenge the move in the Lahore High Court. They say the 90-day break will hurt academic activity and increase dropout risks.
LocalA woman employee was shot dead inside a NADRA office in Gujrat on Monday after her husband allegedly opened fire during an argument and then died by suicide, police said. An FIR filed on the complaint of the couple’s son says they had faced domestic disputes for eight to ten years.
LocalA windstorm in Nowshera Virkan and nearby villages killed an eight-year-old boy and injured five others, Rescue 1122 officials said. The storm also uprooted trees, tore off solar panels and disrupted electricity supply across the area.
