The National Academy of Performing Arts will hold its Repertory Festival 2026 in Karachi from May 8 to 23 as it marks 20 years since its founding. The programme includes six theatre productions, three musical evenings, storytelling and community events.
LocalPolice said six alleged dacoits were killed in two overnight CCD encounters in Faisalabad, while three suspected robbers were killed in a separate encounter in Chiniot. Officials said the bodies were shifted for post-mortem and investigations were under way.
NATIONALFour Pakistani nationals held in India have returned home through the Wagah border after diplomatic efforts by the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. Officials said the men had inadvertently crossed into Indian territory in 2025.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has reserved its verdict on a National Assembly Secretariat petition challenging a Pakistan Information Commission order on details of parliamentary standing committees. The Secretariat's counsel argued such information cannot be disclosed under the Speaker's ruling.
NATIONALInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Margalla Road-Motorway extension project site on Tuesday and directed officials to complete the Sangjani Interchange by July 31. Officials said the 2.7-kilometre project includes carriageways, a service road, underpasses and a bridge.
WorldRussian attacks on Ukraine killed at least 22 people on Tuesday, including 12 in Zaporizhzhia, as Kyiv pressed for an open-ended ceasefire from midnight. Russia had announced a separate May 8-9 truce tied to World War Two commemorations.
LocalFour people were killed and two children injured after the roof of an under-construction house collapsed in Ludhar village near Shakargarh. Rescue 1122 said the roof caved in during concrete work due to overloading.
WorldThe UN Security Council is due to begin talks on a US- and Bahrain-backed draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that could lead to sanctions on Iran and potentially authorise force. The move follows renewed fighting and a broader US push for post-conflict maritime arrangements.
The Supreme Court has ruled that it is not subordinate to the Federal Constitutional Court, saying the amended Constitution creates two co-equal apex courts with separate jurisdictions. The judgment differs from several FCC rulings asserting binding authority over all courts, including the SC.
SportsBadminton’s world governing body says it is monitoring the situation after Chinese anti-corruption authorities placed CBA president Zhang Jun under investigation. BWF says it has had no direct contact with him and has temporarily reassigned some of his roles.
SportsBroadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain unresolved in India and China, with FIFA saying talks are ongoing. The delay is unusual given the tournament begins on June 11.
CITYIslamabad has revised closing hours for markets, shops and commercial activities under ongoing austerity measures. Shops and malls will shut at 8pm, while restaurants, grocery stores and event venues will close at 10pm.
