Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Pakistan, Iran to form High-Level committee for health sector cooperation
ISLAMABAD, MAY 12: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal met Iranian Ambassador Dr. Reza Amiri Moqadam to discuss the promotion of bilateral cooperation, particularly in the health sector. According to the Ministry of Health on Tuesday, both sides agreed to constitute a high-level committee comprising health experts from Pakistan and Iran to identify joint projects and explore new avenues of cooperation. The initiative aims to enable both countries to benefit from each other’s expertise and experiences in the health sector. Speaking on the occasion, Mustafa Kamal said there wasRead More
Ethiopian ambassador visits SIAL
SIALKOT, MAY 12 (DNA): The Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL) had the honour of welcoming the Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Oumer Hussein Obaassumes during his official visit to the airport. The distinguished guest was graciously received by Vice Chairman SIAL Waqas Afzal, esteemed Members of the Board of Directors, and CEO SIAL. During the visit, the vice chairman SIAL briefed the ambassador on the operational framework of the Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL), highlighting the airport’s international and domestic flight operations, cargo handling facilities, and its growing role in regionalRead More
Govt to pay salaries before Eid
Fiaz Chaudhry ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has decided to release salaries and pensions of federal employees in advance ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, reported on Tuesday, citing sources. According to sources, the Ministry of Finance has prepared arrangements for the early disbursement of salaries and pensions for May 2026. In view of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha 2026 holidays, payments to government employees and pensioners are expected to be made on 22 May, sources added. Officials said the payments will be processed under the Federal Government Receipts and Payments Rules 2025. The ControllerRead More
Pakistan to increase oil exports from Russia
DNA MOSCOW: The government in Islamabad plans to increase oil imports from Russia amid the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Moscow, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, said. Speaking to Russia’s state-owned TASS News Agency, the ambassador said that demand for Russian energy resources has increased amid the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz. “We produce about 10% of the energy resources we need ourselves, while the rest is imported, mainly from the Gulf countries. Therefore, a serious crisis has arisen, and that is why we began toRead More
Bangladesh beat Pakistan in first Test
Sports Desk DHAKA: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first match of the two-Test series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Tuesday. Resuming the final session at 116-3, Pakistan were bowled out for 163 in 52.5 overs while chasing Bangladesh’s 268-run target courtesy of an exceptional five-wicket haul by Nahid Rana. The visitors suffered an early setback when Taskin Ahmed struck in the opening over, removing Imam-ul-Haq for just two runs off five deliveries. Despite the early blow, Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal steadiedRead More
Cocaine dealer Pinky arrested in Karachi
Nazir Siyal KARACHI: Alleged high-profile cocaine dealer Anmol alias Pinky was brought to a court in Karachi without handcuffs, in an apparent protocol. According to reports, the investigating officer escorted the suspect while walking behind her and guiding the way as she confidently entered the courtroom. Sources claimed that during custody, the suspect had expressed confidence that she would soon be released. Police arrested the alleged high-profile narcotics supplier, Pinky, during an intelligence-based operation conducted by Garden Police on the indication of security agencies. Officials claimed that she was amongRead More