NATIONALExperts at a CISS event in Islamabad warned that regional stability is under strain and said Pakistan must keep deterrence credible and adaptive. Speakers cited technological shifts, disinformation and India’s strategic posture as key concerns.
NewsThe Balochistan Assembly has passed a resolution urging the federal government to reduce taxes on women’s hygiene products. Lawmakers said high taxation has made essential sanitary items unaffordable for many women and girls in the province.
NATIONALThe federal and AJK governments have urged JAAC to drop its planned June 9 strike and continue talks after a meeting in Muzaffarabad. JAAC leaders rejected official claims of progress and said the protest call would remain in place if demands were unmet by May 31.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court has overturned its 2016 conviction of former minister Anwar Saifullah in a graft case and restored his 2002 acquittal by the Lahore High Court. The court said the earlier ruling suffered from legal and factual infirmities.
WorldA UN official has warned that disruption of fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could push 45 million more people into hunger and starvation. The UN says a mechanism to move supplies could be launched within seven days if political backing is secured.
NATIONALThe Balochistan High Court has extended its stay on the demolition tender for the Balochistan Assembly building and suspended related proceedings. In a separate order, the court also removed the BDA chairman and directed the government to appoint a replacement according to law.
BusinessBalochistan’s traders have demanded an immediate end to the month-long smart lockdown before Eidul Azha. They warned of a shutter-down strike and wider protests if the government does not lift restrictions by May 14.
NATIONALA Senate panel has sought a report from the railways ministry on restrictions over the use of Pakistan Railways premises by influencers, bloggers and the public. It also reviewed ML-I, RAIN and WIM, stressing transparency in funding and coordination.
CITYKarachi has launched a special anti-polio booster campaign targeting two million children aged four months to 10 years. Mayor Murtaza Wahab urged parents to cooperate with vaccination teams and reject negative propaganda.
PESHAWARSwat authorities have registered an FIR against around 30 people after tourists were allegedly stopped from travelling to Mahodand Lake in Kalam. Officials said visitors are free to use private vehicles or transport of their choice.
WorldIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy this week, India’s foreign ministry said. Energy, trade, defence and technology are among the key items on the agenda amid Middle East supply disruptions.
BusinessThe Supreme Court has dismissed appeals by Greentree Holdings, TRGI and TRGP in a corporate dispute involving Zia Chishti and ordered the appellants to pay his legal costs. The case stems from an earlier Sindh High Court ruling on TRG Pakistan’s management and board elections.
