News Editor at Pakistan Today
A powerful explosion in Sarai Naurang market, Lakki Marwat, killed nine people including two traffic policemen and injured 33. PM Shehbaz orders an inquiry as victims receive treatment.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz tells LCWU convocation no force can derail Pakistan if leadership stays committed. She hails national unity and announces a Rs600m grant, hostel and Tech Tower for the university.
PM Shehbaz Sharif marks the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, praising Field Marshal Asim Munir and declaring May 10 “Marka-e-Haq Day.”
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz hailed Pakistan’s ‘Bunyanum Marsoos’ victory at Wagah, saying the nation crushed challenges to its “red line.” She praised martyrs, armed forces, and leaders including Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir.
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani reviewed the region and reaffirmed support for constructive dialogue, backing Pakistani mediation for peaceful resolution.
At least 15 police personnel were martyred after terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh Khel checkpoint in Bannu District. Three were pulled alive as militants launched a coordinated assault overnight.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China May 23–25 for meetings with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang, focusing on CPEC 2.0, investment, energy and infrastructure, plus likely MoUs during 75 years of ties.
Pakistan’s US ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq in Washington, saying armed forces and leadership defended sovereignty and India misread peace as weakness.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb says Pakistan will access Chinese capital markets via its first Panda Bond next week, aiming to bolster external financing as energy import pressures rise.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz marks one year since Marka-e-Haq, hailing Pakistan’s national unity and armed forces after an “8-0 victory,” and praising leadership behind the operation.
PML-N completes candidate interviews for Azad Jammu and Kashmir polls as Nawaz Sharif chairs the ticket scrutiny process. He will visit mid-June, with Shehbaz and Maryam Nawaz expected to campaign.
WHO says Pakistan has reduced polio cases by 99.8% since 1994, from about 20,000 annually to 31 in 2025. Only three cases reported so far this year as misinformation and attacks on workers persist.
