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Dawn - 03:30 May 28, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Justice Babar Sattar, who was transferred from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) last month, has decided to continue residing in the federal capital during his tenure at the provincial high court. Sources in the IHC told Dawn that Justice Sattar has formally conveyed to the court administration that he intends to retain his official residence in Islamabad’s F-6 sector. According to sources, the judge has written to the IHC administration seeking retention of the accommodation allotted to him. A senior IHC official explained that under the Presidential Order 1997, a judge is entitled to retain one official residence. Since Justice Sattar is not seeking separate official accommodation in Peshawar, he is eligible to keep the Islamabad residence, the official said. The judge had been transferred to Peshawar High Court Sources added that Justice Sattar may stay at the official rest house of the PHC during his service there. Under the applicable rules, a judge residing in a ... -
Dawn - 03:19 May 28, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The incomplete development work in E-12 sector has caught the attention of the current management of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) as its engineering wing has been tasked with taking steps to complete this sector on priority basis. Sources told Dawn that recently CDA Chairman retired Lt Sohail Ashraf directed the engineering wing to get development work of this sector completed on priority basis. They said it was decided that after Eid, a meeting would be held on this one-point agenda. Over 4,000 allottees of this sector, launched in 1989, have been waiting to get possession of their plots for the last 37 years, whereas during this period business of private housing schemes in Islamabad had massively increased. CDA chief directs engineering wing to get work completed in the sector on priority basis The sources said the CDA chief recently directed the land directorate to resolve legitimate issues of local landlords on priority basis, adding that the CDA had possession of the land in almost... -
Dawn - 03:17 May 28, 2026
CHITRAL: The International Day of the Markhor passed unnoticed in Chitral as the local wildlife department failed to hold any ceremony or awareness event to mark the occasion for the second consecutive year. The silence is particularly stark given that Chitral hosts the largest population of Kashmir Markhor in its national park, while the wildlife department’s two divisional offices exist here. The day, established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) two years ago on May 24, 2024, aims to highlight the ecological importance of Pakistan’s national animal and boost global conservation efforts Local ecologists and conservationists have expressed regret over the official negligence and pointed out that the Kashmir Markhor found in Chitral was globally renowned for its unique physique, majestic flared horns, and distinct beauty. “To completely ignore a day dedicated to our national animal, especially in its primary habitat, sends a terrible message about our conservation priorities,” said a local ecologi... -
Dawn - 03:06 May 28, 2026
KARACHI: Reminding people to remember and implement the spirit of Eidul Azha, health experts on Tuesday urged the public to exercise caution regarding their dietary habits and meat consumption to avoid medical emergencies during the festive occasion. In a statement, Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Secretary General Dr Abdul Ghafoor Shoro cautioned that the sudden shift to heavy, meat-dominated meals can put a severe strain on the digestive system. “Hospitals and clinics historically witness a sharp spike in emergency room visits during the days of Eid due to acute gastrointestinal issues,” he said. Sudden shift to heavy, meat-dominated meals on Eid can strain digestive system, warns PMA “Overindulging in rich, fried and heavily spiced meat dishes frequently lead to distressing health complications, including severe diarrhoea and gastroenteritis, acute vomiting and nausea, indigestion, hyperacidity and severe abdominal cramps. It can also lead to aggravation of conditions for patients with hypertension, dia... -
Dawn - 19:53 May 27, 2026
India’s interior minister has ordered the demolition of illegal buildings within 15 kilometres of the border with Pakistan, his office said Wednesday. Home Minister Amit Shah is known for his hardline stance on national security, illegal migration and transnational crimes. “Amit Shah stressed the need for strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly within 0-15 kilometres of the international border,” the Home Affairs Ministry said in a statement. “He directed the concerned authorities to demolish all such unauthorised constructions.” Shah urged officials to boost efforts “to effectively address infiltration, narcotics smuggling, encroachment, terror financing, and other trans-border crimes”, according to the statement. Shah issued the order while in the western state of Rajasthan, which borders Pakistan. -
Dawn - 18:50 May 27, 2026
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh — nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its distinctive blond tuft — has been spared from Eidul Azha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention, a Home Ministry official said on Wednesday. The nearly 700-kg animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in, citing security concerns after a surge of public interest ahead of Thursday’s festival. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the buffalo be spared, the buyer refunded, and the animal moved to the national zoo in Dhaka. “At the last moment, the decision was taken to spare the buffalo from sacrifice due to security concerns and the unusual level of public interest,” a ministry official said. What began as a routine Eid purchase quickly turned into a nationwide curiosity after videos went viral. Crowds gathered at the farm, with visitors travelling from far afield to see its blond fringe and calm demeanour. Farm owner Ziauddin Mridha said the name came from his younger brother, ... -
Dawn - 18:24 May 27, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States to provide more ammunition for its Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian ballistic missiles, according to a document reviewed by AFP on Wednesday. The appeal underscores Ukraine’s almost total reliance on its Western allies to down Russian missile barrages, despite having pioneered a system for intercepting long-range drones that is the envy of some of the world’s most advanced militaries. The request comes just days after one of the worst combined missile and drone attacks launched against Kyiv since the Russia-Ukraine war more than four years ago, which wrought devastation across the capital. In a letter dated May 26 and addressed to US President Donald Trump, Zelensky asked Washington to “help us secure this vital tool of protection against Russian terror — Patriot missiles PAC-3 and additional systems — to stop Russian ballistic missiles and other Russian missile attacks.” Zelensky conceded in the five-page document, which was als... -
Dawn - 18:09 May 27, 2026
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump told his cabinet and the media during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday that his administration is “not satisfied” with the terms of a deal with Iran yet, “but we will be”. The session, which is open to reporters, is one of the administration’s most closely watched meetings in recent weeks. The president and his cabinet members touched upon a number of domestic and international issues of interest, as well as discussing the ongoing negotiations with Iran. “They just want to make a deal. I dont think they have a choice,” Trump said, referring to Tehran. “Their economy is in free fall, their money has no value, their whole economic system has broken down,” he said. “They thought they were gonna outwait me, like, ‘He’s got a midterm’. I dont care about the midterm.” he said. “It’s very simple, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I am doing this for the whole world not for the US only,” he said. “We’ve had great support from other nations. We need it all.” T... -
Dawn - 18:01 May 27, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday hoped that a peace deal between Iran and the US could be finalised soon. The Prime Minister’s Office in a statement said that President Pezeshkian had telephoned PM Shehbaz to extend Eid greetings in a call that lasted around 30 minutes. During the call, PM Shehbaz hoped that a peace deal which afforded dignity and honour to the Iranian nation could be reached soon. “This would help unlock the true economic potential of Iran and benefit the entire region,” the premier said. The prime minister stated that as a brotherly and neighbouring country, “Pakistan would always stand by Iran and that a great future lay ahead for both countries, once peace was restored in the region.” The two leaders also exchanged Eid greetings and conveyed their best wishes to each other, the people of their two countries, and the Muslim Ummah, the PMO added. “The Iranian president expressed his profound gratitude to the pri... -
Dawn - 14:39 May 27, 2026
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has no cash in its official Gaza reconstruction fund, despite member countries pledging billions of dollars, a source familiar with the board told AFP on Wednesday. Trump first conceived of the board to rebuild Gaza, where Israel and Hamas agreed to a US-backed ceasefire in October in a bid to halt two years of devastating war. But he quickly raised eyebrows by sending out wide invitations, including to Russian President Vladimir Putin and to countries far removed from traditional Middle East diplomacy. Since the board was set up, its fund — administered by the World Bank and endorsed by the United Nations — has received no money from donors, the source familiar with the Board of Peace told AFP. The source said money had not been deposited because the fund was designed for the reconstruction and development phase, which has not yet been reached. Israeli military operations in Gaza have continued despite the ceasefire, with at least 910 people killed since then, accor... -
Dawn - 14:01 May 27, 2026
Hundreds of people in India’s border region with Bangladesh have fled to the frontier, police said Wednesday, after the government ordered the construction of detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshi migrants and Rohingya refugees. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept to power in West Bengal state in early May with a hardline policy to “detect, delete and deport” illegal migrants. India’s right-wing have long argued that illegal migration is a national security threat, and warned of changing demography in India’s border states. West Bengal government’s last week ordered the setting up of “holding centres” for “apprehended foreigners”, singling out both Bangladeshis and Rohingya. The decision has fuelled anxiety among West Bengal’s roughly 35 million Muslims, many of whom share linguistic and cultural ties with neighbouring Bangladesh. Indian police officer Shirshendu Pati, from the Swarupnagar Police Station about 10 kilometres from the Bangladesh bo... -
Dawn - 13:50 May 27, 2026
Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the US and Israel expressed joy as social media came back to life in a country where even in normal times access to the outside world remains restricted via censorship of many websites. “Ive never been so happy in my life to see Telegram notifications,” Kian Galvani, an engineering student, wrote on his account on X. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day blackout. The report cited the head of public relations at Irans Communications Ministry. The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision was unknown. Authorities initially imposed an internet blackout from January 8 in a crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests which US-based HRANA rights group said killed thousands. Connections were gradually restored in February, before a new black... -
Dawn - 13:33 May 27, 2026
India has sought initial proposals to locally manufacture a fifth-generation combat aircraft from three short-listed bidders, ANI reported on Wednesday, citing defence officials. The bidders are Tata Advanced Systems, joint ventures between Larsen and Toubro-Bharat Electronics, and Bharat Forge-BEML, all of them Indian companies. India approved a programme to build the stealth fighter jets and invited interest for the same from defence firms last year, weeks after the military conflict with Pakistan. The programme is critical to boost the strength of the Indian Air Force, whose fleet of mostly Russian aircraft has shrunk to below 30 squadrons in recent months, compared to the approved strength of 42. The push aligns with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s larger ambition to ramp up local manufacturing and boost its military might. Washington has pitched its advanced F-35 jet to India and Russia has countered that by offering its own fifth-generation Su-57. India has maintained a distance from both offers. ... -
Dawn - 12:42 May 27, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended Eid greetings to Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In his telephonic communications, the prime minister paid tribute to the professional capabilities of the armed forces and their services and sacrifices for national security, the PMO said. “The prime minister said the nation was proud of its brave soldiers and the unwavering commitment and sacrifices of the armed forces of Pakistan.” The PMO said that PM Shehbaz prayed for the country’s security, progress and prosperity, and “paid tribute specially to the officers and personnel who were performing their duties for the defence of the homeland even on the occasion of Eid”. Meanwhile, CDF Munir and the services chiefs thanked the prime minister for his Eid greetings and prayed for happiness, peace and prosperity for the entire natio... -
Dawn - 12:37 May 27, 2026
FM Dar assures UN chief of Pakistan's 'continued engagement and dialogue' to restore peace in region
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is on a two-day visit to New York, met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, with both sides discussing the situation in the Middle East, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday. DPM Dar arrived in New York a day earlier. In its statement, the FO said that during the meeting, DPM Dar lauded the UN chief’s “steadfast commitment to the UN and multilateralism” and also expressed appreciation for his “continued support and strong cooperation” with Pakistan. As per the statement, the two leaders discussed regional developments, including the situation in the Middle East and West Asia, during which Dar thanked Guterres for his “principled position and support” for Pakistan’s mediation efforts in the US-Iran war. DPM Dar also “highlighted Pakistan’s successful hosting of the Islamabad Talks in April, which represented an important diplomatic breakthrough,” and said the April 8 Pakistan-brokered ceasefire continued to remain in place. Dar assure... -
Dawn - 11:15 May 27, 2026
The top military leadership on Wednesday extended Eidul Azha greetings to the nation and paid tribute to the sacrifices of martyrs and security personnel serving the country. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu conveyed heartfelt felicitations to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Eidul Azha. The military’s media wing said the armed forces prayed for lasting peace, prosperity and national unity while acknowledging the resilience of the Pakistani people and the sacrifices rendered by martyrs, armed forces personnel, law enforcement agencies and citizens in safeguarding the country. The statement described Eidul Azha as a symbol of sacrifice, faith and solidarity, adding that the Pakistan armed forces remained steadfast in their commitment to defending the country’... -
Dawn - 10:50 May 27, 2026
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the one-day international series in Pakistan after picking up an ankle injury while playing in the Indian Premier League. Josh Inglis will take over as captain after Marsh sat out Lucknow Super Giants’ final game on Saturday and flew back to Australia for treatment. Marsh joins regular 50-over captain Pat Cummins in missing the three-match series that starts on Saturday in Rawalpindi. Cummins is playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL playoffs this week. “Marsh will remain in Perth for further assessment and treatment until further notice,” said Cricket Australia late Tuesday. “His availability for the white ball tour of Bangladesh will be determined in due course.” Third-choice captain Travis Head was not picked for the Pakistan tour because of IPL commitments, meaning fourth-choice Inglis will take the reins. The wicketkeeper has captained Australia only once before, also against Pakistan, in Perth in November 2024. After the ODI series in Pakistan, ... -
Dawn - 10:36 May 27, 2026
New clothes for children, sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits, the hallmarks of the Muslim holiday, are all either unaffordable or unavailable in Gaza, casting a shadow over what is usually a time of celebration and joy. “I go to the market only to look around because I cannot afford to buy anything. Whenever I ask about prices, I return heartbroken,” Nadia Abu Shamala, a Palestinian resident of Gaza, told AFP. “This year, Eid comes with none of the joy we once knew in Gaza because of the effects of the war, the soaring prices, and our inability to provide even the simplest needs for our children,” said the 40-year-old woman from Gaza’s north displaced to the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah for over two years following the Israeli invasion of the besieged enclave. A girl holding a piece of candy stands among Palestinians performing morning prayers marking the start of Eidul Azha, on a heavily damaged street in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 27, 2026. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began ... -
Dawn - 10:30 May 27, 2026
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday spent Eidul Azha with frontline troops deployed in Balochistan’s Zhob and said “inhumane and brutal” acts cannot weaken the resolve of the armed forces or the nation, according to the military’s media wing. On Sunday, at least 14 people were killed, and 20 others were injured after a blast caused by a vehicle-borne suicide bomb tore through a shuttle train in Quetta. As per a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), CDF Munir’s visit began with Eid prayers, “along with special supplications for Pakistan’s enduring peace, stability and prosperity and for the Shuhada, who rendered the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the motherland”. During the visit, CDF Munir also interacted with officers and soldiers, appreciating their “exceptional grit, unwavering resolve, operational preparedness and steadfast vigilance amid foreign-sponsored terrorism”. He also paid tribute to the troops for their “unmatched... -
Dawn - 09:16 May 27, 2026
Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual Haj pilgrimage on Wednesday, symbolically stoning the devil near Makkah. From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the holy city of Makkah, to throw pebbles at concrete pillars symbolising the devil. It reenacts the Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) stoning of the devil at three places where Satan is said to have tried to dissuade him from obeying God’s command to sacrifice his son Hazrat Ismail (AS). More than 1.7 million people are taking part in the Haj this year. The most important festival in Islam has, for the third year in a row, been overshadowed by war — this time the US-Israeli conflict with Iran that has drawn in the Gulf nations. A fragile ceasefire, in place since April 8, has mostly brought a halt to the fighting, but diplomatic efforts to bring the war to a definitive end have proved inconclusive so far. The Haj, which involves a series of mostly outdoor rituals over several days, is taking place during intens...
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