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Doctors in Hangzhou say a man in his 40s survived after his heart stopped for more than 40 hours, relying on advanced life-support until it restarted. He later recovered and was discharged.
Kinnaird College for Women won the Lahore Intervarsity League Cricket Tournament, defeating University of Education by nine wickets in the final at Kinnaird College Lahore.
Islamabad High Court issues notices to CDA in appeals by apartment owners and Bank of Punjab over One Constitution Avenue lease cancellation, seeking a stay on coercive action affecting third-party rights.
SUPARCO says preliminary projections indicate the Zil Hajj 1447 moon could be sighted on the evening of May 17. If confirmed, Zil Hajj starts May 18 and Eid ul Adha may fall on May 27.
The federal government approved advance disbursement of May 2026 salaries, allowances and pensions, moving payments to May 22 ahead of Eid ul Azha expected on May 27 or 28. The Finance Ministry directed accounts officials to ensure timely release.
Pakistan’s education authorities confirm a second AS-level mathematics paper leak involving Cambridge International. IBCC says it now awaits Cambridge’s formal, detailed response as security concerns grow.
A civilian, Liaquat, confronted a suspected suicide bomber near the Jand–Khushal Garh border area in Kohat, triggering an explosion that killed him and the attacker. Officials say the move likely prevented a major terrorist strike.
Peshawar High Court asks authorities for a detailed response within two weeks after reports of rat bite deaths and public health fears, citing risks like Hantavirus. Next hearing is set for June 15, 2026.
A second Qatari LNG tanker, Mihzem, sails through the Strait of Hormuz toward Pakistan, with Iran approving limited, case-by-case transits amid regional tensions and gas supply needs.
Pakistan and China firms signed 52 MoUs and trade agreements at the Pak-China B2B Business Conference in Lahore, boosting industrial ties in home appliances, electrical and battery storage.
PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi cycled to Parliament to protest a Rs14+ petrol price hike that pushed fuel costs above Rs416 per litre, highlighting inflation pressures and sparking opposition criticism.
