Pakistan receives $1bn from Saudi Arabia as second tranche of $3bn deposit – Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed on Tuesday that Pakistan has received $1 billion from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$1 billion from Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the value date of 20April2026.” The central bank said this is the second tranche of […]
Lahore High Court grants bail to Falak Javed in Azma Bokhari video case – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to PTI social media activist Falak Javed in a case related to alleged viral circulation of a fake video of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari. Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry allowed the bail petition subject to furnishing surety bonds of Rs1 million. The judge also granted […]
No time for allies – Newspaper
THERE is a war in the neighbourhood and Pakistan is playing the role of the mediator, trying to convince two old foes to smoke the peace pipe and let bygones be bygones. Old habits die hard, however, and the negotiations between distrustful enemies are fraught with tension. This makes it more difficult for those holding […]
JI files contempt plea against Nepra over loadshedding In Karachi – Pakistan
KARACHI: The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Monday filed an application in the Sindh High Court and sought contempt proceedings against officials of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for not implementing an earlier court order about loadshedding in the city. In November last year, the SHC referred the matter of loadshedding to Nepra for a […]
Man who threatened to bomb US mission sent to prison in Karachi – Pakistan
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Monday sent a man to prison on judicial remand in a case pertaining to extending alleged threats to bomb the US consulate general in Karachi. Suspect Sharjeel Akbar was on Sunday arrested and booked in a case registered under Sections 506-B (criminal intimidation) and 504 (intentional insult with intent to […]
Sindh disburses Rs146.7m for over 3,900 vehicles under fuel subsidy initiative – Pakistan
KARACHI: Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday said that 3,976 vehicles had so far been processed under the fuel subsidy scheme, with Rs146.77 million disbursed. He was informed that more than 5,000 cases were under review due to errors such as computerised national identity card (CNIC) mismatches, missing details of bank […]
Lahore High Cour grants bail to Falak Javed in Azma Bokhari video case – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to PTI social media activist Falak Javed in a case related to alleged viral circulation of a fake video of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari. Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry allowed the bail petition subject to furnishing surety bonds of Rs1 million. The judge also granted […]
PMDC advances probe into medical student suicides, video scandal – Pakistan
• Council vows zero tolerance on harassment, negligence in medical institutions• Sends cases to disciplinary panel for final adjudication ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Monday convened preliminary hearings for three cases, including the tragic suicides of two medical students reportedly linked to harassment, before referring them to the PMDC Disciplinary Committee […]
Lahore’s Alhamra Arts Council to hold first ‘Kathak Festival’ in tribute to Maharaj Ghulam Hussain
Two-day event will feature performances, panel discussions, workshops celebrating legacy of Kathak dance The Alhamra Arts Council announced its first “Kathak Festival” in tribute to Maharaj Ghulam Hussain, also known as Maharaj Kathak and Baba Maharaj. The event is scheduled to take place on May 7 and 8, and will feature performances by a range […]
Is Israel replicating Gaza’s ‘Yellow Line’ in south Lebanon? – Newspaper
BEIRUT: Israel says it has established a “Yellow Line” in south Lebanon near the border, where its forces are operating despite a 10-day ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah group. What is the so-called “Yellow Line”, how does it resemble an Israeli military demarcation in the Gaza Strip and where does it leave Lebanon? What has Israel […]