NATIONALThe finance ministry says Pakistan’s external sector faces risks from global uncertainty and Middle East tensions, though key macroeconomic indicators remain stable. It projected April inflation at 8 to 9 per cent and reported a 3.3 per cent primary surplus.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended by one month the fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, public transport and goods transporters, according to the PMO. He also directed transporters not to increase fares and ordered effective monitoring of relief measures.
NATIONALPakistan has called for the swift restoration of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with the Foreign Office saying the route is essential for global trade and energy supplies. The FO also shared updates on detained Pakistanis abroad and condemned Afghan shelling in South Waziristan.
KARACHIKarachi recorded a maximum temperature of 36.1°C on Thursday, while the feels-like temperature reached 45°C. The Met Office and PMD have warned that hot conditions and a heatwave are expected to persist in the city until May 3.
NATIONALThe FPSC has announced CSS 2025 results, with 355 of 12,792 candidates clearing the written stage for a 2.67% pass rate. A total of 170 candidates were recommended for appointment.
WorldGlobal rice supplies are expected to tighten as the Iran war disrupts fuel and fertiliser flows and El Niño threatens output in Asia. Farmers in several countries are already cutting input use and planting plans.
NATIONALThe government has reduced ordinary passport delivery time from 21 days to 14 days and ordered all passport offices to go fully cashless within 15 days. The decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad.
Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology approves human milk banks in principle, saying the plan is permissible with strict legal safeguards. The move follows suspension of the 2023 milk bank and renewed legislative debate.
Steve Smith’s frustration went viral after a heated send-off at Gaddafi Stadium during PSL 2026 Eliminator 1. Dismissed for 12, Multan Sultans collapsed to 159/9 as Hyderabad Kingsmen advanced.
A surprise on-stage collaboration in Atlanta saw Mickey Singh join Asim Azhar, performing “Mera Kaliyan Dil Nai Lagda” and sparking viral reactions. The moment highlights cross-border music during Asim Ali: The Album Tour 2026.
Ahtsham Riaz sparked controversy by calling out Saheefa Jabbar Khattak’s pizza brand promotion. Saheefa fired back with sharp accusations, and the online insults spread quickly.
A luxury car convoy during a school farewell rally in DHA Phase XII, Lahore, blocked major roads and drew backlash online. Videos show stunt driving and hazardous traffic disruption, with calls for accountability.
