Pakistan for Thursday, April 30, 2026

Pakistan, 10 other nations condemn Israeli assault on Gaza aid flotilla, 'unlawful detention' of activists
CM Maryam announces Rs23b funds to develop Kacha Area
Normal passport to be delivered within 14 days
Banking litigation affecting financial discipline: CJP
NAB chairman, housing minister discuss proposals for housing development in major cities
Pakistan Navy commissions first Hangor-class submarine in China
NAB secures transfer of 6,500-Kanal amenity, public utility land to CDA
Petrol, diesel prices hit above Rs399 per litre
PM launches loan scheme for 500,000 homes in five years
Experts stress community-led approach to building climate resilience
KP Assembly session reviews drone strikes, security and energy issues
JI chief to address public gathering in Upper Dir on May 3
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs6, diesel by Rs19
13 terrorists killed as bids to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border in KP foiled: ISPR
DPM Dar for enhancing transparency, education quality across medical, dentistry institutions
KP CM Afridi hints at legislation against collateral damage in drone strikes
PM unveils Rs3.2tr 'Apna Ghar' plan to build 0.5m units
Iran's supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Doors on diplomacy not shut yet: FO
Diesel up Rs19.39, petrol Rs6.51 per litre
Navy acquires advanced Chinese submarine
SC petition challenges IHC judges' transfer
Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to 'constructive engagement'
Imran's treatment not possible in jail, IHC told
Wang tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
Afghan linked to2021 Kabul airport attack convicted
Guterres rebukes US over dues
Lebanon hunger crisis deepens
Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest
Ring Road project opening delayed
Man, declared dead, loses home
Exhibit spotlights award-winning artists
Bari Imam residents lose stay bid
Government moves to rein in expenditures
Boards raise registration, migration fees
Mall Road operation targets hotels, shops
Four sentenced in murder, drug cases
'Clock on diplomacy has not stopped': FO says Pakistan remains actively engaged with Iran, US to resolve conflict
13 terrorists killed as infiltration bids foiled
FO in touch with Somalia over hijack standoff
ECP delists two political parties over violations
April 29 peak hours pass without power cuts
Airlines reel as jet fuel prices take off
EU praises Pakistan's peace role
PM extends fuel subsidy relief
'Inflation to rise to 89%'
Etisalat's $800m dues draw Senate scrutiny
PTI leaders reach Adiala after two-week hiatus
Pakistan Post resumes global mail services
Istanbul push seeks Pak-Afghan thaw
NAB transfers amenity land worth Rs66bn to CDA
PTI leaders turn up for Adiala jail visit following 2-week gap
FBR's tax shortfall hits Rs683b
SBP reserves jump $730m on Eurobond
FinMin, businessmen discuss reforms
Pakistan fights US forced labour probe
Investment in AI, robotics sought
War can cost Pakistan $10b to $68b
KSE-100 earnings rise 8.8% to Rs1.24tr in 9MFY26
Oil shock fuels EV surge, fertiliser sector stable
PSX sinks 2,830 points on oil, geopolitics
Airport security deal reports dismissed as exaggerated
Punjab PTI in the dark over TTAP Labour Day event
Assembly panel to pursue public pleas
Four family members die in roof collapse
Wooden fragment removed from patient's brain
Lawmakers debate wheat policy, AIDS surge in Taunsa
Court awards death sentence in murder case
Arif Habib-led consortium notifies Privatisation Commission of its intent to acquire remaining 25pc PIA stake
DG FIA, Australian official discuss cooperation against transnational crime
PM Shehbaz extends fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, goods transport by one month
Freshly transferred Justices Sattar, Kayani to hear cases at PHC, LHC from coming week
Finance ministry flags risk to Pakistan's external sector amid global uncertainty
CSS 2025 results announced with 2.67 per cent pass rate
President seeks deeper trade, investment links with Hainan leadership
Amazon says damaged UAE cloud region recovery to take several months
PM extends transport, motorcycle subsidy for another month
A Level Maths paper leaked before exam: Cambridge
In fresh message, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei defies US naval blockade
Cambridge confirms AS-level math exam leak, says working on determining next steps
Maryam Nawaz unveils Rs23bn uplift and security plan for Punjab’s riverine belt
Imaan, Hadi approach SC seeking early hearing of appeals against conviction in social media posts case
Bears continue to dominate PSX as KSE-100 loses 2,800 points
Govt slashes passport delivery time to 14 days, orders offices to go cashless
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Niño
Five injured in mortar shelling near Angoor Adda
New gas connections banned for domestic and commercial users
Pakistan expands diplomatic outreach to ease regional tensions: FO
Sindh education department to introduce religious textbooks for Hindu students
IHC signals early hearing in £190m case appeals
Lahore court grants interim pre-arrest bail to PM's daughter, son-in-law in Saaf Pani case
Ishaq Dar, EU foreign policy chief discuss regional situation
Karachi heat index hits 44°C as Sindh swelters under heatwave
Hamid Khan moves SC against transfer of IHC judges
IHC to hear petition seeking access to Bushra Bibi on Monday
Eidul Azha likely on May 27
Govt restores 18pc sales tax on imported sugar
PM Shehbaz launches Rs10m housing loans under Rs3.2tr 'Apna Ghar Programme'
Govt shortens passport delivery time, plans cashless system
PM launches ‘Apna Ghar Scheme’, disburses housing loans
HANGOR class submarine commissioned into Pakistan Navy
Lahore Bar Association moves SC against 27th Amendment following transfer of IHC judges
Lawyer seeks Imran's release on humanitarian grounds as IHC hears appeals in £190m graft reference
Commissioning ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class attack submarine held in China
PMDC announces closure of admissions for academic session 2025–2026
2 armed suspects arrested in KP's Karak for 'attacking' police team
Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond
New Zealand’s Christchurch mosque killer loses bid to overturn convictions
Emirati telecom giant ‘mulling exit’