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PTI has raised fresh alarm over the health of jailed leaders Imran Khan and Ejaz Chaudhry, seeking independent medical access, specialist treatment and greater transparency over prison health checks. The issue is likely to intensify legal and political pressure on authorities over detainee rights and prison healthcare.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US-Iran ceasefire remains in effect despite stalled Islamabad talks, and Pakistan is still working to resolve outstanding issues. The government is presenting the 21-hour direct engagement as a major diplomatic opening with implications for regional stability and Pakistan’s own economic security.
Gilgit-Baltistan’s general elections have been rescheduled for June 7 after the original January vote was postponed because of severe winter conditions. The decision is expected to reduce political uncertainty and restart an electoral process that parties said could not be held fairly during the harsh weather season.
Pakistan-hosted direct talks between the US and Iran stretched into a third round in Islamabad as both sides remained divided over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and nuclear guarantees. The negotiations underscored Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role, even as no immediate breakthrough appeared likely.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation as expectations rose for petroleum price relief and Pakistan intensified its diplomatic role in the US-Iran ceasefire process. The speech came at a politically sensitive moment, with fuel costs, inflation concerns and regional stability all shaping the national mood.
Pakistan has allowed visa-free boarding and visa on arrival for delegates and journalists travelling for the Islamabad Talks, as the capital prepares to host US-Iran negotiations. The step is part of a wider push to ensure smooth arrivals, tight security and uninterrupted diplomacy during a sensitive regional moment.
Islamabad has imposed exceptional security and traffic measures ahead of high-level US-Iran talks, making the diplomatic build-up one of Pakistan’s biggest breaking stories today. The meetings could boost Pakistan’s international role, but they are already disrupting daily life in the capital and raising the stakes for the government’s peace efforts.
Pakistan’s parliament showed rare cross-party unity as government and opposition lawmakers backed Islamabad’s efforts to support regional peace after the US-Iran ceasefire. The debate signaled broad political support for continued diplomacy and for any talks that could turn a temporary truce into a lasting settlement.
Rawalpindi has imposed Section 144 before PTI’s planned protest outside Adiala jail and its April 9 rally, citing intelligence-based security threats around sensitive sites. The move, along with reported detentions of PTI figures, has intensified an already charged political standoff over Imran Khan’s detention and the opposition’s right to mobilise.
The Islamabad High Court has ordered authorities to arrange Imran Khan’s meeting with his lawyer in the £190 million case and indicated that the main appeal could now move more quickly. The development puts fresh focus on one of Pakistan’s most closely watched political trials, with the next hearing set for April 9.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged a nationwide shift to electric vehicles, saying Pakistan must cut fuel costs and protect foreign reserves amid high global petroleum prices. The call came as 15 eco-smart EVs were inducted into the Islamabad Traffic Police fleet, with officials highlighting lower operating costs and rapid payback.
PPP has urged election authorities to immediately announce a new Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly poll schedule after months of delay. The prolonged wait has heightened concerns over constitutional compliance, governance gaps and political uncertainty in the region.
