China’s UN diplomat tells the Security Council to respect Middle East sovereignty and back Arab-led dialogue. He warns conflicts could spread and urges an immediate ceasefire and two-state solution.
The government froze toll tax adjustments for FY 2025-26 and ordered Pakistan Railways to keep fares unchanged across all classes, including freight, offering Rs6bn relief.
PTI and Jamaat-e-Islami denounce Pakistan’s sharp petroleum price increase, accusing the government of burdening the public and failing to consult Parliament. PTI plans an all-party conference while JI threatens nationwide protests and strikes.
Pakistan’s government links a 43% petrol and 55% HSD hike to Middle East war-driven global oil shocks. PM Shehbaz shifts to targeted relief for motorcyclists, farmers and transporters.
A PCECC seminar in Islamabad highlighted how CPC leadership and long-term governance helped China modernize—boosting poverty reduction, growth, and innovation—while youth discussed lessons for Pakistan.
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi urges an immediate Middle East ceasefire, warning that instability could threaten safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. EU officials back de-escalation and UN humanitarian efforts.
China urged intensified dialogue with the US, saying both sides should use existing economic consultation mechanisms to stabilise trade relations. Beijing cited six rounds of talks that improved predictability and helped manage disputes.
ISPR says troops detected a “khwarij” group near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan and carried out a precise engagement, killing eight militants. Sanitisation operations continue as officials urge Afghanistan to prevent cross-border attacks.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court restrained an anti-terrorism court from framing charges against journalist Matiullah Jan and directed the Islamabad High Court to quickly decide his challenge to the terrorism case.
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians tried in military courts, calling it a dangerous escalation and warning of torture and rights abuses.
Pakistan’s finance minister says it will seek greater IMF programme flexibility to manage soaring global oil prices, adjust fuel pricing transmission, and target subsidies to vulnerable groups.
Khawaja Asif warns India that a conventional conflict between nuclear-armed states is “inconceivable” and could be catastrophic. He criticises threat-mongering tied to rising tensions and reiterates Pakistan’s readiness to respond.
