NATIONALIslamabad High Court facilitated Imran Khan’s meeting with lawyer Salman Safdar at Adiala Jail. Separately, opposition alliance TTAP met in Islamabad and outlined protest plans, demanding dialogue and release of political prisoners.
Pakistan’s Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar accused Israel of “derailing” US-Iran peace efforts, saying Tehran and Washington were nearing talks before strikes disrupted momentum.
PTI strongly condemned alleged arbitrary arrests and tear-gas use by Punjab Police against workers outside Adiala Jail, saying they gathered peacefully to meet Imran Khan under a court order. PTI demanded the immediate release of detainees.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated To Lam on his election as Vietnam’s president, praising recent progress in bilateral ties and urging deeper strategic cooperation and unity.
A KMT delegation led by chair Cheng Li-wun arrived in Shanghai for a multi-city visit to mainland China—the first such trip in a decade—aimed at renewing dialogue and cross-strait exchanges.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb tells the National Assembly the government is using all available resources to manage the crisis, including a high-level committee and daily stock-taking to ensure stable supply and market conditions.
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held phone engagements with UK and Japan officials, urging urgent de-escalation and peaceful conflict resolution while reaffirming Pakistan’s role in diplomacy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan will build a healthier nation on World Health Day, emphasizing disease prevention, EPHS expansion, digital health, and stronger health financing.
PM Shehbaz Sharif approved nationwide energy-saving measures, ordering markets and malls to close at 8pm from April 7, with food outlets at 10pm and wedding bans after 10pm. Medical stores are exempt.
China has unveiled new guidelines to accelerate high-quality e-commerce growth, integrating digital and real economies, supporting SMEs and rural revitalisation, and expanding cross-border trade with better logistics and customs.
Six Pakistani youths from Pindi Bhattian were among at least 73 killed when a migrant boat capsized off Libya. Families mourned as reports cited “Dunki” attempts and urged action against trafficking.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched the Ehsaas Fuel Support Program, offering eligible registered motorbike and scooter owners Rs. 2,000 monthly. Apply via the Dastak App with required documents and ownership verification.
