Friday, May 15th, 2026
Police uncovered foreign involvement in Anmol’s drug network, says Karachi AIG
KARACHI, MAY 15: 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 were also involved in the ring. The top cop made the revelations during a press conference alongside DIG Crime and Investigation Amir Farooqi and DIG West Irfan Baloch, where he shared updates on Anmol’s arrest and ongoing raids to apprehend her accomplices. The case came under scrutiny after a video surfaced on May 12, showing her being produced before a judicial magistrateRead More
Pakistan High Commission Singapore marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
SINGAPORE, May 15: The Pakistan High Commission Singapore on Friday commemorated the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with a dignified ceremony attended by members of the Pakistani community, friends of Pakistan, and officials of the High Commission. Speaking at the event, High Commissioner Rabia Shafiq said that Marka-e-Haq symbolizes Pakistan’s unwavering resolve, resilience, and determination in the face of aggression. She stated that Pakistan’s response during the challenging period demonstrated not only the professionalism and preparedness of its Armed Forces, but also the unity, patriotism, and strength of the Pakistani nation.Read More
Pakistan High Commission Singapore marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
SINGAPORE, May 15: The Pakistan High Commission Singapore on Friday commemorated the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with a dignified ceremony attended by members of the Pakistani community, friends of Pakistan, and officials of the High Commission. Speaking at the event, High Commissioner Rabia Shafiq said that Marka-e-Haq symbolizes Pakistan’s unwavering resolve, resilience, and determination in the face of aggression. She stated that Pakistan’s response during the challenging period demonstrated not only the professionalism and preparedness of its Armed Forces, but also the unity, patriotism, and strength of the Pakistani nation.Read More
PIDE conference bridges evidence, governance, and national transformation
ISLAMABAD, MAY 15 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) today inaugurated the “6th RASTA–PIDE Conference” in a virtual ceremony. The three-day virtual conference, organised under the RASTA–PIDE and Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants Programme, is running from May 15 to 17, 2026. The conference is bringing together scholars, practitioners, government officials, and development experts from across Pakistan and abroad to deliberate on evidence-based solutions to the country’s most pressing economic and social challenges. Professor Ahsan Iqbal (NI), Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Deputy ChairmanRead More
High Commissioner says remittances from Australia growing steadily, expected to cross US$1b this year
SYDNEY, May 15: High Commission and Consulate General in Sydney, Irfan Shaukat on Friday underscored that remittances from Australia were growing steadily and was expected to cross US$1 billion this year. The High Commission and Consulate General organized a webinar on the growing role of Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) in strengthening financial connectivity between the two countries. The High Commissioner appreciated the important role of Pakistani diaspora in promoting economic and people-to-people linkages between the two countries. The webinar brought together members of Pakistani diaspora and representatives from State BankRead More
Top admiral says US achieved all military goals against Iran, used Ukraine advice
WASHINGTON, MAY 15: The US military achieved all of its objectives in Iran in less than 40 days, including significantly degrading Tehran’s ability to project power across the Middle East, the top US commander for the region said Thursday. “Today, Iran can no longer attack with [its previous] mass and scale,” US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Adm. Brad Cooper said. “Further, with 90 percent of its defense industrial base destroyed, Iran won’t be able to reconstitute for years,” he added. In addition to severely degrading Iran’s military power and capabilities,Read More

