Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Five terrorists killed in Bannu IBOs launched after Fateh Khel check post terror attack: RPO
ISLAMABAD, MAY 16: Five terrorists were killed during separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, who were involved in attacks on security forces and civilians, a police officer said on Saturday. Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajjad Khan told the media that IBOs are continuing in different areas following the Fateh Khel police checkpoint attacks. A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED) attack carried out by terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij targeted a police check post in Bannu district, martyring 15 policemen and injuring four others, including a civilian, lastRead More
UK’s ex-health minister Streeting says he will run to replace PM Starmer
LONDON, MAY 16: Wes Streeting, who resigned as UK health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results. Streeting quit the government Thursday with a withering assessment of Starmer’s leadership, but no other senior minister followed suit and the 43-year-old MP did not immediately trigger a leadership contest. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Later that day, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham unveiledRead More
Second Test: Pakistan 21-0 at stumps against Bangladesh on opening day
DHAKA, MAY 16: Pakistan made a cautious start in response to Bangladesh’s first innings total of 278, reaching 21 without loss at stumps on the opening day of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan got to bat six overs after booking the home side for 278 in 77 overs, and their emerging openers successfully led them to 21/0 before the on-field umpires called it a day. Azan and Fazal, unbeaten on 13 and nine, respectively, will resume Pakistan’s first innings on day two asRead More
Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Tehran to ‘facilitate’ US-Iran peace talks
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN, MAY 16: Pakistan’s interior minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday “to facilitate” the peace talks between Iran and the United States that have stalled despite a fragile ceasefire, Iranian media reported. “Mohsin Naqvi arrived today in the Islamic Republic of Iran on an official two-day visit as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to facilitate talks and promote regional peace,” the state-linked Tasnim news agency reported. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni received Naqvi, whose visitRead More
APNS offers condolences over demise of veteran journalist Altaf Hasan Qureshi
KARACHI, MAY 16 /DNA/ – The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) expresses its profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the distinguished editor, intellectual, and veteran journalist Mr. Altaf Hasan Qureshi, Chief Editor of Urdu Digest, Lahore. Senator Sarmad Ali, President APNS, and Mr. Mohammad Athar Kazi, Secretary General APNS, in a joint statement, paid rich tribute to the late Mr. Qureshi and described him as one of the most respected and influential figures in Urdu journalism. They stated that his remarkable contributions to journalism and intellectual discourseRead More
Maryam Nawaz reaches Baku for three-day visit
LAHORE/BAKU, MAY 16 /DNA/ – Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, along with her delegation, received a warm welcome on reaching Baku Airport in Azerbaijab by Deputy Minister of Defense Industry, Mr. Mehman Bokusov. Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, and his wife; besides Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Qasim Mohiuddin, and his wife, were also present at the airport to welcome them. She is on a 03-day visit, as a special state guest of the Government of Azerbaijan; and will meet President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on May 17th. SheRead More