The ACTIVIT Margalla Triathlon 2026 is dedicated to Pakistan’s martyrs and Armed Forces on Marka-e-Haq Day, with organizers praising their sacrifices and urging athletes to embody resilience and discipline.
On Marka-e-Haq Day, Pakistan Cycling Federation secretary Moazzam Klair praised the Armed Forces’ courage and professionalism, urged athletes to match their discipline, and announced a special cycling event to honor sacrifices.
Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan can achieve economic self-reliance through national unity, discipline and political stability, warning anti-business bureaucracy and urging export-led growth.
A vehicle-borne suicide attack targeted the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu, causing multiple explosions and heavy gunfire. Police cordoned the area, launched a search, and declared hospital emergencies as casualties are feared.
GHQ Rawalpindi will hold a ceremony to mark one year since Pakistan’s Marka-i-Haq victory. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will be chief guest, with wreath-laying, salutes and traffic advisories for Islamabad.
HEC Pakistan has approved a new policy enabling universities to offer dual, double and joint degree programmes with local and foreign partners. The framework covers credit mapping, student protection, and HEC NOC requirements.
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says transparency, accountability, fiscal discipline and institutional reforms are vital for sustainable economic growth, investor confidence and economic resilience in Pakistan.
Scholar and architect Pervaiz Vandal traced Lahore’s origins beyond medieval history, arguing for continuity with the Harappan Civilization through geography, river systems, trade, and indigenous scholarship.
The National History Museum hosted the premiere of “Anarkali Retold,” a contemporary reimagining of the Anarkali legend, concluding NHM’s Winter School Programme 2025 with young historians’ hands-on roles in storytelling.
Pakistan and Bangladesh signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking, narcotics abuse, terrorism and organised crime, including intelligence sharing, joint strategy, and anti-narcotics training.
Punjab is set to consider early summer school vacations from May 27 as heatwave warnings rise. Eid ul Adha falls May 27–29, while officials weigh shorter breaks and more school days.
A viral video shows severe Lahore traffic congestion with commuters stranded for hours. Social media users blame mismanagement, road blockages, construction and rising vehicle volume.
