Pakistan for Saturday, April 18, 2026

• Rawalpindi police deny reports of markets being closed indefinitely
• At least 6 killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital
• Dar, Azerbaijan FM discuss regional developments
• CM Maryam orders to set up stroke management centers in all DHQs
• Pakistan’s military capability surprised adversary in May conflict
• PM, Army Chief wrap up key visits aimed at ending US-Iran conflict
• CM Afridi prioritises flood resilience, water infrastructure in KP’s 2026–27 ADP
• 12 countries, including Pakistan, condemn Israel’s move to appoint envoy to Somaliland
• Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says ‘not in my interest’ to debate him
• New Delhi summons Iranian envoy after Indian-flagged tankers shot at near Strait of Hormuz
• SBP says govt has paid $2bn to UAE
• Iran reimposes Hormuz curbs as peace talks hit critical phase
• Pakistan repays $2 billion to UAE
• Pakistan pushes dialogue as standoff lingers
• Terror: Afghan nexus in Balochistan unmasked
• Six killed in Kyiv gun attack
• Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump
• Libya recovers 17 'migrant' bodies
• Muslim states condemn Israel's Somaliland posting
• NZ defends military patrol flight near China
• Mob torches water tanker after it runs over, kills motorcyclist in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar
• Gilani vows modern healthcare, plans cancer centre in Multan
• Karachi policeman dies after being hit by alleged smugglers’ vehicle during checking
• IHC lifts stay order in ZTBL tax case
• Hajj operation kicks off across Pakistan
• HIV surge raises alarm
• 'IMF board nod awaited for next tranche'
• Deescalation: Pakistan, allies close ranks
• Govt cuts jet fuel price by Rs23 per litre
• Pilgrims head home after Vaisakhi festival
• Pak warns against UN mission funding shortfall
• Bushra seeks sentence suspension on medical grounds
• Bushra Bibi moves IHC seeking to suspend sentence in £190m corruption case on medical grounds
• Rawalpindi sealed with strict security amid diplomatic activity
• Consumers to benefit from further fall in oil prices
• Urea sales hit six-year low in 1QCY26
• RCCI, minister discuss US trade prospects
• Aurangzeb gets key global pledges
• Balochistan holds key to economic goldmine
• Govt moves to end used car influx
• Stocks stage sharp 4% recovery
• Work on floating jetty begins with Rs120m cost
• 'Economy stronger despite ME risks'
• Oil regulator seeks answers to use of confidential documents
• City kills the golden goose
• Cop killed in chase as smuggling suspects held
• Fatal tanker crash triggers mob violence
• Sindh expands free Pink Scooty scheme to Hyderabad
• Custodial killing case pulled out of ATC jurisdiction
• OMI to provide subsidised medical care to police
• Cattle show at Karachi Expo Centre causes traffic chaos
• Dozen more Bari Imam villages face demolition
• Sixth grader locked inside classroom
• Pindi on high alert before high-level talks
• Cops booked for assaulting relatives of fire victims
• School heads given teaching duties
• Landslides damage Murree houses
• Provincial health projects benefit 21m patients
• Automated transit system nears completion
• Rare vultures reappear in Punjab habitat
• 'Murderer' held
• 'Land record digitisation nears completion'
• Huge quantity of dead chicken recovered
• Wheat harvest goes high-tech, but at a cost
• Stray dog attack claims minor's life
• After BBC exposé, ex-SAPM on health voices alarm at uptick in HIV cases in Pakistan
• Karachi theatre scene spotlights alumni talent
• Iran reimposes control over Strait of Hormuz as ships report gunfire
• Iranian rial surges in Pakistan open market
• Ishaq Dar meets UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in Türkiye
• Venezuela’s Machado says has ‘no regrets’ about gifting Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
• Choosing not to be a peace-broker
• PM Shehbaz discusses global, regional issues during tri-nation tour
• BISE Rawalpindi reschedules postponed matric Urdu papers
• Silver prices in Pakistan continue upward momentum
• PIA begins pre-Haj operations, to transport over 55,000 pilgrims
• Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt discuss ‘evolving regional dynamics’
• Pakistan cuts jet fuel, diesel prices after global oil dip
• US, Iran likely to hold 2nd round for talks in Islamabad: Sources
• Hajj operation 2026 begins as first flights depart from Karachi, Lahore
• Israel using security as a pretext to acquire ‘more land’: Turkiye’s FM Fidan
• White House hosts ‘productive’ visit with Anthropic CEO
• CDF Munir concludes 3-day Iran visit, discusses sustainable regional peace: ISPR
• US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
• Air chief vows strong response to any aggression
• PM Shehbaz discusses regional developments with Turkey, Qatar
• Sarfaraz named Pakistan’s Test coach for Bangladesh series in May
• Aurangzeb holds ‘productive’ meeting with US Treasury officials, discusses avenues for energy, mineral cooperation
• 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of country
• Field Marshal concludes official visit to Iran
• Karachi records dramatic increase in paediatric HIV cases
• Pakistan seeks early approval of next IMF tranche
• Diesel price cut by Rs32 a litre, petrol unchanged
• Tragedy averted as 125 ferried to safety from Mangla Dam
• Dollar slips below Rs279 after 3 years