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PTI has criticised reports that Bushra Bibi was taken from Adiala jail to a hospital at night and returned without clear information to her family. The party is demanding medical transparency, access for her doctors and an independent health assessment.
A JUI-F-backed shutter-down strike closed markets and disrupted activity in Quetta and several Balochistan districts over raids on religious seminaries. Party leaders say protests will continue, with a larger Quetta gathering planned for May 10.
The United States has announced the phased closure of its Peshawar consulate, shifting diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to its embassy in Islamabad. The move comes amid security concerns in the region and marks a major change in Washington’s diplomatic footprint in Pakistan.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif praised Pakistan’s armed forces for their response during Marka-e-Haq and warned against any future aggression. He said the nation remained united behind the military and that Pakistan would continue defending its sovereignty while supporting regional peace.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif alleged that India is using Afghanistan to wage a proxy campaign against Pakistan. His remarks have intensified debate over regional security, militancy and Islamabad’s relations with Kabul and New Delhi.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a Rs23 billion uplift package for Katcha areas, combining security measures with roads, schools, healthcare and land distribution. The plan aims to strengthen state presence, improve livelihoods and prevent criminal networks from returning.
KP Chief Minister’s aide Shafi Jan has questioned the secrecy around Imran Khan’s late-night hospital transfer and demanded independent medical access. He also raised concerns over Bushra Bibi’s treatment and accused authorities of denying basic medical rights.
The federal government has defended the JCP’s transfer of three Islamabad High Court judges, calling the move administrative rather than punitive. PTI and critics say the decision raises serious concerns over judicial independence and institutional transparency.
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani warned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may be summoned if the finance member of the Telecommunications Appellate Tribunal is not appointed by May 18. The order came hours before Justice Kayani’s transfer from the Islamabad High Court.
Imran Khan was shifted back to Adiala Jail after a routine medical check-up at PIMS in Islamabad. Jail sources said doctors examined his eyes, teeth and general health, adding that no serious medical concern was found.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Pakistan after a visit to Oman, reinforcing Islamabad’s role in efforts to keep US-Iran diplomacy alive. His brief stop in Rawalpindi before heading to Moscow highlights Pakistan’s growing importance in a fragile regional mediation process.
On the first anniversary of PM Shehbaz Sharif's landmark address at PMA Kakul following the Pahalgam crisis, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar declared Pakistan's global stance vindicated as India has failed in a year to produce credible evidence linking Pakistan to the attack. Acting President Gilani praised Pakistan's conduct as a responsible nuclear state, while Tarar issued an unambiguous warning that any violation of the Indus Waters Treaty would be met with a decisive response from Islamabad.
