Pakistan for Tuesday, April 7, 2026

• ‘Dangerous escalation’: Pakistan condemns Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities
• Democrats call on Republicans to prioritise patriotic duty over party loyalty and stop Trump’s ‘madness’
• Dar says Israeli attack on Iran set off ‘dangerous developments’ that ‘severely damaged’ peace process
• China, Russia veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz
• Pakistan condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces
• All provincial CMs have official aircraft: Kh Asif
• Middle East war’s economic impact could continue for weeks, Aurangzeb tells NA
• Punjab, Chinese firms agree on solar panel manufacturing
• FDRE ambassador presents credentials to President Asif Zardari
• Senate chairman attends commemoration of genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda
• North Korean ambassador visits PPP Secretariat, discusses bilateral ties, regional situation
• IHC orders jail authorities to arrange Imran’s meeting with his lawyer today
• An unnecessary escalation; Army top brass condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia
• PM urges nation to adopt fuel conservation measures
• Foreign Office condemns missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabia
• Balochistan bans use of government vehicles after office hours
• Indian billionaire Gautam Adani will seek to dismiss fraud case in US
• Pakistan saves 'a whole civilisation'
• China, Russia block UNSC move on Hormuz
• Top brass condemns Iran attacks on KSA
• Pakistan stands with KSA, PM tells MBS
• Govt cites past deals as NA debates fuel costs
• IHC orders lawyer's jail meeting with Imran
• PM Shehbaz calls on nation to contribute to fuel conservation, austerity drive
• PM reaffirms Pakistan’s unflinching solidarity, support to KSA
• Imran’s sisters Uzma, Noreen arrested as PTI braves rainy weather, Section 144 to protest outside Adiala jail
• Ishaq Dar highlights Pakistan’s diplomatic push for regional peace amid rising tensions
• NDMA issues heatwave alert for Sindh, Punjab
• IRSA okays 15% Kharif shortfall
• Pakistan condemns Israeli minister's Al-Aqsa raid
• FM blames Israel for torpedoing talks
• FCC rules it can initiate contempt cases
• Pervez Elahi is not joining PPP
• Turkish general meets navy chief
• Indian alleges wife's forced conversion
• PTI leaders, Imran's sisters detained outside Adiala jail
• ECP rejects MQM-P extension plea
• Shehbaz touts energy, export stability
• PMDC to hold exam for medical students seeking transfer to Pakistani institutions on May 16
• Several people evacuated as rain causes flooding in parts of Peshawar
• Afghan repatriation : Rain, delays slow Afghan return process Afghan repatriation”:
• Balochistan clamps down on official car misuse
• K-P moves towards cashless economy
• ‘Pre-admission of genocide’: Politicos blast Trump over threat to destroy ‘a whole civilisation’ in Iran
• EU is meddling in Hungary's poll: Vance
• 'Trump will pursue stability with Xi in May meeting'
• Adani will seek to dismiss fraud case in US
• Gunman killed in Istanbul shootout outside Israel's mission
• Bill Gates to testify over Epstein scandal
• Relentless rain cripples civic services
• Filtration plant closures spark water shortage
• Rain surge boosts umbrella, snack sales
• Section 144 imposed
• Capital to get new residential sectors
• Traders reject early market closure
• UoH faces illegal appointment probe
• PM pushes currency swap deals
• Gold retreats amid Hormuz tensions
• Rs107b price differential claims remain unpaid
• UK assures support to Pak energy sector
• Minister orders faster highway work in Sindh
• Green mobility faces barriers
• ADB backs shift to indigenous power
• PBF seeks safeguards in 28th Amendment
• PSX rises on hopes of peace talks success
• Pakistan, Eurasian bloc explore trade pact
• Foolproof security measures finalised for HBL PSL matches
• Gang luring women with fake Gulf job offers busted
• Skin disease outbreak sparks health alert in Sindh
• SSGC ordered to pay Rs30m compensation
• 'Rising fuel costs: Sindh has introduced Rs35b relief package'
• NADRA officials in hot water for issuing IDs to Afghans
• Mercury in city to rise to 33°C today
• Truck loaded with threads hijacked
• Efforts to facilitate talks between US and Iran ongoing, Pakistani sources say
• Gunman killed, 2 wounded in shootout outside Israel’s Istanbul consulate
• Pakistan has repaid $1.43 billion in debt, including Eurobond due April 8, adviser says
• Army’s top brass condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia as ‘unnecessary escalation’: ISPR
• Aleem Khan directs completion of NHA projects in Sindh
• Pakistan condemns storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli occupation forces
• Petrol pump owners, dealers demand increase in commission proportionate to recent price hikes
• Karachi Kings captain David Warner charged with drink-driving in Sydney: reports
• All provincial CMs have official aircraft: Khawaja Asif
• China backs Pakistan’s mediation efforts in Iran conflict, urges dialogue
• Asian Development Bank to support Pakistan’s solar transition, power sector reforms
• ‘No impact’ of Middle East conflict on remittances from Gulf countries so far: finance minister
• Punjab police rolls out biometric verification system in all police stations
• LHC grants post-arrest bail to Canadian scholar in cybercrime case
• Judicial Commission completes probe in Gul Plaza fire case
• £190m graft case: IHC chief justice directs authorities to facilitate Imran’s meeting with lawyer
• IHC orders Imran Khan-lawyer meeting ahead of £190m case hearing
• Pakistan, Turkiye ties moving toward economic partnership: PM
• ECP dismisses MQM-P request for 2-month extension in intra-party elections case
• Fazl announces protests over fuel price hike
• Fresh rain spell cools weather in major cities across country
• World Health Day highlights science-driven solutions
• Sindh bans school van fare hike, orders strict compliance
• Pakistan’s mediation enters critical phase amid Iran-US tensions
• 76 flights to Middle East cancelled, passengers face disruption
• Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric motorbikes
• UNSC to vote on Hormuz resolution ahead of Trump deadline
• Punjab to launch free transport in 17 districts
• Five policemen injured in IED attack targeting police patrol in Lakki Marwat
• Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before
• India moves closer to nuclear fuel self-reliance
• Sindh launches pre-monsoon livestock vaccination drive
• PM urges nationwide shift to electric vehicles