Punjab may bring forward summer vacations to May 27 as heatwave alerts and PDMA warnings disrupt classes. Eid ul Adha falls May 27–29, and officials are reviewing the academic calendar.
CCTV footage of a J-35A model with AVIC branding has reignited speculation that China is preparing the J-35AE export stealth fighter. Pakistan is widely seen as the most likely early recipient, though no deal is confirmed.
Asim Azhar names Arijit Singh as his dream Indian collaboration, but says cross-border political tensions make it unrealistic. The singer is touring internationally on Asim Ali The Album Tour 2026.
A viral rehearsal clip sparked auto-tune accusations against Zoha Waseem. Alizeh Shah fired back on Instagram Stories, and Waseem replied with clarifications and sarcasm.
NATIONALThe ECC has approved an additional Rs100 million for the Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority to complete renovation of its Islamabad headquarters. The authority is repurposing a former government building taken over from the Ministry of Science and Technology.
NewsSindhiyani Tehreek has accused the Sindh government of failing to curb honour killings and violence against women. In a statement issued in Hyderabad, party president Umrah Samon also raised alarm over kidnappings of girls and women in several districts.
CITYKarachi Bar Association elections have been postponed indefinitely after allegations of ballot tampering and recovery of pre-signed ballots during polling. Lawyers have demanded a judicial inquiry and electoral reforms, including electronic voting.
EntertainmentModel Erica Robin has spoken in support of women’s rights and freedom of expression amid controversy over Aurat March activists’ detention in Karachi. She urged people to speak against injustice and said silence only normalises abuse.
EntertainmentJavier Bardem said in an interview with Variety that speaking out on Gaza is a moral responsibility. He also discussed masculinity, family life and the pressures public figures face in the entertainment industry.
BusinessSBP Governor Jameel Ahmad told a National Assembly panel that the central bank bought $27 billion from the local market in 3.5 years to build reserves. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb also said Pakistan plans to issue $250 million in Panda bonds within 10 days.
BusinessThe SBP said its foreign exchange reserves rose by $23 million to $15.85 billion in the week ended April 30, 2026. Meanwhile, gold prices surged in Pakistan in line with gains in the international market.
NATIONALSaudi Arabia has reaffirmed continued cooperation with Pakistan on energy security during a meeting between Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki. The two sides also reviewed petroleum-sector collaboration and discussed long-term projects.
