The Islamabad High Court adjourned the main appeals in the £190 million corruption case involving Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi until May 20, granting the defence a final opportunity to argue.
Pakistan Air Force chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu says the PAF’s indigenous “kill chain” integrated surveillance, targeting and strike systems to counter India during Marka-e-Haq, downing multiple jets including Rafale.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s armies wrapped up the two-week “Shake Hands-II” counterterrorism exercise at Tarbela, training elite SSG and Sri Lankan special forces to improve drills, procedures, and interoperability for regional security.
Pakistan Air Force marks the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, citing operational excellence, multi-domain coordination, and new technologies as it reaffirms readiness to defend sovereignty.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered full rescue and relief after a deadly fireworks plant explosion in Liuyang, Hunan. Authorities search for missing people, treat the injured, and launch a swift investigation to strengthen workplace safety.
PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja defended the newly formed Punjab Coordination and Monitoring Committee, rejecting demands to replace members despite internal criticism over Amjad Khan Niazi’s appointment.
Pakistan’s climate minister met China’s green finance expert Ma Jun to explore cooperation. Talks covered China’s Green Accelerator, $7T green financing, and Pakistan’s “Green Fields” plan to link entrepreneurs with investors.
Ahead of Youth Day, Xi Jinping urged China’s young people to match personal ambitions with national development, praising medal and pioneer awardees for innovation, rural revitalisation and service.
Fifteen of 22 Iranian sailors released by the US returned to Iran via Pakistan after the MV Touska was seized in the Gulf of Oman. Officials cite a confidence-building measure amid regional tensions.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a virtual meeting with bank CEOs and CISOs, stressing stronger cybersecurity to protect Pakistan’s digitizing financial infrastructure amid AI-enabled threats.
PTI and allied groups unveiled plans for rallies across Pakistan, urging protection of the Constitution and Imran Khan’s release. Leaders also criticized electoral and institutional issues, inflation, and constitutional changes affecting courts.
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong says reopening the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining the ceasefire will be urgent priorities in Xi-Trump talks, with the issue set to top the agenda.
