WorldThe United States has imposed visa restrictions on 13 people linked to India-based KS International Traders over counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl. Washington said the company had sold hundreds of thousands of such pills in the US.
BusinessFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met a textile and apparel sector delegation that presented budget proposals for 2026-27. The industry sought tax, energy and export-related support, while the government stressed continued consultation and transparency.
NATIONALEnergy Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari says no new imported fuel-based IPPs will be set up in Pakistan. He also says 10 million consumers will be shifted to AMI meters this year and most IPP contracts have been renegotiated.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Balochistan’s development and welfare remain the federal government’s top priority. He also directed work on a nationwide solid waste management system and a roadmap for generating electricity from waste.
WorldThe UAE’s non-oil trade with Syria reached a record $1.4 billion in 2025, up 132% from a year earlier, UAE minister Thani Al Zeyoudi said in Damascus. The two sides also reached preliminary agreements on dozens of investment projects.
NATIONALPakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and people-to-people ties. The understanding was reached during a phone call between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Ilham Aliyev.
NATIONALThe NDMA has issued a weather alert for May 12 to 17, warning of rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, flash floods and landslides in several parts of the country. Provincial and district authorities have been asked to remain on high alert.
NATIONALKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police have identified more than 100 vulnerable check posts in southern districts and former tribal areas and have sought funds for reconstruction. Officials say weak infrastructure is exposing personnel to serious security risks.
NATIONALA report says Pakistan’s international profile has shifted in the year since the 2025 military confrontation with India. It says Islamabad later drew attention for hosting indirect Iran-US engagement on April 11-12.
EducationPakistani students planning to study medicine or dentistry abroad will now need to clear MDCAT and obtain PM&DC registration before departure. The decision was discussed as part of wider reforms to tighten oversight of accreditation and inspection standards.
NATIONALChief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi met a high-level EU delegation led by Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis to discuss judicial reforms, rule of law and institutional cooperation. He highlighted citizen-centric and technology-driven measures to improve transparency and access to justice.
NATIONALInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered extensive upgrades at the National Police Academy, including new IT classrooms, a solar system and modern training facilities. He also set May 31 as the deadline for the Elite Police Training School project.
