BusinessPakistan LNG Limited has sought bids for three spot LNG cargoes, its first such tender since December 2023, amid supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The government says the move is aimed at meeting rising power demand and reducing reliance on costly fuels.
NATIONALPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held an emergency meeting over rising crime, reprimanded police officials, and ordered stronger action across the province. She also paid tribute to security forces and issued an Earth Day message.
EducationPunjab’s education department has made teaching licences mandatory for all teachers, with tests, interviews and possible dismissal for non-compliance. Teachers’ organisations have rejected the move and announced protests from next Monday.
LocalPolice in Rawalpindi have registered a case after a bus hostess alleged she was sexually assaulted at a hotel in Pirwadhai. The complainant told police she was attacked after arriving in the area from Tarnol.
LocalA Faisalabad court has sentenced a man to death for the murder of Ghulam Fareed Wahga in a two-year-old case. Three co-accused were acquitted after being given the benefit of the doubt.
NATIONALSindh and the Centre have agreed on a broad plan to revive the Karachi Circular Railway, restore suburban train services and add new rail links. Officials said the KCR would be integrated with BRT feeder services under a coordinated transport strategy.
BusinessPakistan’s microfinance sector is increasingly combining insurance with loans as lenders seek to protect borrowers from financial shocks. ASA Microfinance Bank says it aims to extend the model to over 90% of its portfolio within 12-14 months.
District councils across the province have been abolished under the new local government system. In Rawalpindi, assets, staff and income sources will be divided among six tehsils within 90 days.
BusinessPakistan has told the IMF it will begin removing selected non-tariff import barriers from June under the $7 billion bailout programme. The planned changes cover automobiles, mobile phones, food, pharmaceuticals, steel and other sectors.
BusinessPaapam has expressed concern over reports that the draft auto policy for 2026-31 is being sent to the IMF without meaningful consultation with industry stakeholders. The association has urged the government to pause the process and re-engage with the sector.
BusinessA research preview by Optimus Capital says inflation is likely to remain in double digits in April 2026. The report cites persistent energy costs, transport volatility and structural supply constraints as key drivers.
BusinessGold prices in Pakistan fell on Wednesday, with per tola rates dropping Rs1,200 to Rs498,962 despite a recovery in international bullion markets. Silver also declined, while the rupee posted a slight gain against the US dollar.
