CITYTwo young friends from Lahore drowned near Gadani during a picnic trip after their group was caught in rough waters, Edhi Foundation volunteers said. Their bodies were recovered in separate search efforts and flown to Lahore for burial.
Arts & CultureKARACHI: NAPA has launched its Repertory Festival 2026 at the Zia Mohyeddin Theatre, opening with an Urdu adaptation of Annapurna. The festival will continue in Karachi until May 23.
CITYMore than 15 armed men allegedly raided a farmhouse in Malir’s Murad Memon Goth area, held staff and family members hostage and looted cash and valuables. A case has been registered at Sachal police station on the complaint of Abdul Rehman.
PoliticsThe Peshawar High Court has issued a written order in petitions challenging the postponement of Senate elections and sought replies from the ECP and other respondents. The case was heard by a bench led by Justice Syed Arshad Ali.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has issued notices on an FBR and Revenue Division petition challenging 43 suo motu proceedings initiated by the Federal Tax Ombudsman. The hearing has been adjourned until June 8.
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PoliticsPeshawar: K-P Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said on Saturday that May 9 cases should be decided quickly and those responsible punished under the law. He also praised the armed forces, Pakistan’s diplomacy and overseas Pakistanis.
CITYRawalpindi’s Kachehri Chowk remodelling project has been completed and is due to be inaugurated on Sunday. The Rs19 billion scheme includes flyovers, underpasses and pedestrian bridges aimed at easing traffic congestion.
EducationPunjab has decided to extend its public-private partnership model from schools to public colleges. Officials say one model college in each tehsil will be selected and upgraded under the new Colleges of Eminence plan.
NATIONALThe Punjab government has begun a process to abolish vacant permanent posts from grades 1 to 22 across departments as part of budget preparations. Future staffing needs are expected to be met through temporary hiring on lump-sum daily wages.
CITYRawalpindi has notified eight major cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha, including three within city limits. Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema assigned chief officers and assistant commissioners to oversee the arrangements.
NATIONALTransport fares in Rawalpindi have been increased after a Rs15 rise in petroleum prices, with public transport up seven per cent and goods transport rates up 10 per cent. Operators and union representatives have criticised the weekly fuel price revision mechanism.
NATIONALThe Judicial Commission of Pakistan is expected to decide next week on a proposed panel to interview candidates for elevation to the high courts. The move has drawn objections from the Islamabad High Court Bar Association over concerns about the constitutional framework.
