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Pakistan lifts Eid business restrictionsPublished on: May 18, 2026 10:31 PM

Pakistan, May 18 -- The federal government on Monday lifted nationwide business-hour restrictions ahead of Eidul Adha, allowing commercial centres to operate without time limits. Prime Minister Shehba... Read More


PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks Qatar for backing peace effortsPublished on: May 18, 2026 10:31 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Qatar for supporting Pakistan's diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and de-escalation amid ongoing tensions in the Middle... Read More


Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla at seaPublished on: May 18, 2026 10:30 PM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday as it sailed through waters near Cyprus, according to organisers. The incident involved multiple vessels that departe... Read More


Khawaja Asif warns India over aggressionPublished on: May 18, 2026 10:30 PM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday issued a strong warning to India, saying any renewed aggression would be met with a decisive response. He said Pakistan would cha... Read More


Punjab braces for rain and hail till May 23Published on: May 18, 2026 10:30 PM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Pakistan is set to experience contrasting weather conditions this week, with severe heat expected in southern regions and rain accompanied by wind and hail in northern and central ... Read More


Starmer rejects leadership resignation timelinePublished on: May 18, 2026 10:30 PM

Pakistan, May 18 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will not set out any timetable for leaving office, his deputy David Lammy said on Monday. The statement comes amid rising pressure within the La... Read More


Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27Published on: May 18, 2026 10:14 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Pakistan will celebrate Eid al-Adha on May 27 after the moon marking the beginning of Zilhaj was sighted across the country, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Sunday.... Read More


Pro-Khalistan Supporters Protest Modi's Visit to Norway, Chant Slogans in OsloPublished on: May 18, 2026 10:07 PM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Oslo - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced strong protests from pro-Khalistan Sikh activists during his visit to Norway's capital Oslo, where he arrived to receive the countr... Read More


Iran responds to US peace proposalPublished on: May 18, 2026 9:54 PM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Iran said on Monday that it has responded to a new United States proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. The announcement came as diplomatic exchanges continued through a Pa... Read More


Pakistan welcomes Indus treaty arbitration rulingPublished on: May 18, 2026 9:53 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Pakistan has welcomed a Supplemental Award issued by the Court of Arbitration at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, calling it a significant legal development in disp... Read More