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Hadiqa Kiani calls receiving Sitara-i-Imtiaz 'unbelievable'Published on: May 16, 2026 3:53 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- Renowned Pakistani singer Hadiqa Kiani has been awarded the prestigious Sitara-i-Imtiaz in recognition of her outstanding services to the music industry. The award was conferred d... Read More


Yumna praises Sohai Ali Abro's performance in 'Sirf Shabana'Published on: May 16, 2026 3:52 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- Noted actress Yumna Zaidi has praised fellow actress Sohai Ali Abro for her performance in the recently aired drama serial 'Sirf Shabana'. According to details, Yumna took to Insta... Read More


Probe uncovers foreigners' involvement in network run by drug queenpin 'Pinky'Published on: May 16, 2026 3:48 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) Azad Khan on Friday said that police uncovered foreign involvement in Anmol alias Pinky's drug network, saying some Lahore-based women we... Read More


Punjab CM urges strengthening of family bond on Int'l Day of FamiliesPublished on: May 16, 2026 3:48 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on the International Day of Families, urged people to renew their commitment to love, respect and strong family ties, stat... Read More


Government unveils new civil service conduct code after 62 yearsPublished on: May 16, 2026 3:45 PM

Pakistan, May 16 -- The federal government has introduced a new code of conduct for civil servants, replacing a decades-old framework with stricter rules focused on transparency, financial accountabil... Read More


Lebanon ceasefire extended by 45 daysPublished on: May 16, 2026 3:45 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire US President Donald Trump declared on April 16, the US State Department said on Friday. "The April 16 cessation ... Read More


Pakistan pushes for resumption of direct US flightsPublished on: May 16, 2026 3:45 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- Pakistan has renewed efforts to restore direct flights to the United States (US), the Pakistani interior ministry said on Friday, following talks between both sides in Islamabad. T... Read More


NDMA warns nationwide 12-24hr storms, hail and flood riskPublished on: May 16, 2026 3:41 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- The National Disaster Management Authority's (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on Friday issued a nationwide weather alert warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain an... Read More


Pakistan nursing, midwifery council bill sails through SenatePublished on: May 16, 2026 3:40 AM

Pakistan, May 16 -- The Senate on Friday passed two government bills - the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council Bill, 2026, and the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2026 - while referring fo... Read More


Sindh removes austerity-related closing times for marketsPublished on: May 16, 2026 3:30 PM

Pakistan, May 16 -- The Sindh government has lifted austerity-related closing time restrictions for markets, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and marriage halls, allowing businesses across the prov... Read More