Two separate firing incidents in Bannu killed two police personnel and a security guard near a NADRA office and Miryan Kinger police station. Authorities condemn the attacks and launch search operations.
PTI says the government’s petrol relief is cosmetic and deceptive, arguing fuel prices were hiked unfairly a day earlier. It demands petrol at Rs300 and diesel cuts, citing constitutional and economic concerns.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal calls for revising market operating hours to reduce electricity consumption and fuel imports amid the global oil crisis, urging provinces and traders to submit action plans within a week.
Bilawal Bhutto condemned the war on Iran as unlawful, warned Middle East tensions could spark a wider conflict, and urged a ceasefire and Pakistan’s national unity, citing civilian harm and relief efforts in Sindh.
Imran Khan files an urgent application in the Islamabad High Court seeking uninterrupted access to his legal team, alleging months-long denial. He cites constitutional rights and due process in his £190m corruption case.
An intelligence-based operation in Datta Khel, North Waziristan, killed eight militants on April 1, including two Afghan nationals. Analysts warn the case questions Taliban assurances as Pakistan steps up counterterrorism amid border tensions.
Pakistan Peoples Party calls for the immediate announcement of Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election dates after postponements due to winter conditions. With no final poll date set, political parties warn delays could harm democracy and governance.
The Supreme Court has set April 8 to hear Zahir Jaffer’s review petition in the Noor Mukadam murder case. The plea challenges the death sentence and rape conviction, including digital evidence handling.
NATIONALPakistan Navy inducted PNS Khaibar, its second Milgem-class corvette, under a 2018 Türkiye deal. Leaders cite stronger maritime defence, SLOC protection, and deterrence after Marka-i-Haq.
Awaam Pakistan leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi urges fuel price deregulation and faster EV adoption, citing record petrol and diesel hikes from global oil shocks. He criticises inconsistent policies and questions recent relief measures.
Khawaja Asif warns India may plan a false-flag operation to malign Pakistan, citing staged incident claims. He vows a forceful, decisive response amid rising tensions.
China confirmed “progress” in Pakistan-Afghanistan negotiations, citing renewed willingness to sit for talks. The mediation comes as border clashes continue and a fragile ceasefire remains in place.
