EducationPunjab has announced summer vacations for schools from May 22 to August 24, according to Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat. The decision comes amid warnings of above-normal temperatures and other weather-related risks.
WorldIranian experts are assessing and stabilising heritage sites damaged during the war with the United States and Israel. Officials say restoration could take years, with funding and renewed conflict remaining major concerns.
NATIONALA security operation in Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan continued for a third day, with reports saying seven militants were killed. Curfew, searches and displacement have disrupted daily life in the affected areas.
A viral video shows Maulana Tariq Jameel appearing to avoid shaking a child’s hand during a public appearance. Social media users debate arrogance versus possible health or personal reasons.
Qandeel Murtaza of Haripur created history at Khyber Girls Medical College, winning a record 17 gold medals in the MBBS programme during the 2026 convocation in Peshawar.
Ushna Shah confirms she is expecting her first child with husband Hamza Amin, sharing baby bump photos and a cheeky caption. The announcement goes viral with fans and celebrities sending congratulations.
TechnologyPTCL has warned that users may face internet service degradation during evening hours from May 11 to 18 due to maintenance on a submarine cable. The company said the work is being carried out to repair a fault.
Sindh has approved Aurat March Karachi at Sea View, but the NOC includes restrictions on speeches, banners, and what participants can wear, sparking online debate over state-backed moral policing.
WorldSouth Korea has posted a modest rise in births after years of record-low fertility, though experts remain divided over the reasons. Officials and researchers say marriages, delayed pandemic births and policy support may all have contributed.
PM Shehbaz Sharif spoke by phone with KP CM Muhammad Sohail Afridi to condemn the Bannu police checkpoint attack, mourn victims, pray for the injured, and pledge federal support to eradicate terrorism.
SportsRB Leipzig clinched Champions League qualification with a 2-1 win over St. Pauli, while Stuttgart beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 to stay ahead in the race for the final top-four place. Hoffenheim remained level on points with Stuttgart after defeating Werder Bremen.
SportsAryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise third-round defeat to Sorana Cirstea at the Italian Open in Rome. Coco Gauff advanced, while defending champion Jasmine Paolini and Felix Auger-Aliassime also exited.
