Sabeena Farooq criticised TV host Iqrar ul Hassan after a viral airport video showed a heated exchange with staff. She called the behaviour unacceptable and said public figures must act responsibly, sparking debate online.
New Zealand has updated Skilled Migrant Resident Visa guidelines for 2026, including revised points-based eligibility, accredited job-offer requirements, salary and skill thresholds, plus English, health, and character checks.
Russia introduced updated 2026 rules for permanent residency, including new eligibility pathways and application steps. Applicants must first get temporary residence, then meet requirements like income, medical checks, language, and a clean record.
Punjab has updated its Apna Ghar housing finance scheme with new loan caps, subsidised mark-up rates, and eligibility rules for low- and middle-income households. The programme supports home construction and purchase via manageable repayment plans.
Four members of a family in Mumbai died after severe symptoms following a meal of biryani and watermelon. Police say hospitalised victims later died; samples are sent for lab tests as the investigation continues.
Aleema Khan warned that Imran Khan’s health is worsening and called for his transfer to Shifa International Hospital with family present, alleging misleading updates from jail authorities.
Timothy Kane tours Australian-supported eye health facilities at COAVS in Lahore, highlighting training and treatment gains. Since 1998, the partnership helped cut blindness and support millions across Punjab.
Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari hosted a high-level ASEAN delegation in Lahore, discussing cultural cooperation and Punjab’s heritage revival under CM Maryam Nawaz. Guests toured Wagah Border and Shalimar Gardens.
UNESCO has placed the Kalash valleys in Chitral on the World Heritage Tentative List, recognizing a living indigenous culture. Pakistan will now prepare a dossier to seek full inscription.
Punjab Police inter-district sports in Gujranwala delivered intense tug of war and kabaddi action. Gujranwala won both events, Gujrat took runner-up spots, and officials praised players’ discipline at the closing ceremony.
A video of Iqrar ul Hassan at Lahore Airport shows a heated exchange with staff, including questions about political affiliation. The clip went viral, drawing divided reactions and prompting his online statement.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Islamabad, Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday. The epicentre was near the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border at 170 km depth; no casualties or damage reported.
