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Bahawalpur police have started tracing Tahir Saleem, a Hasilpur-linked suspect allegedly connected to the viral Anmol alias Pinki drug network. Police are reviewing his past narcotics record, including a 2019 Lahore case, as the investigation expands across cities.
The government has reduced petrol and diesel prices by Rs5 per litre from May 16, bringing limited relief to consumers after fears of a major hike. The decision is expected to affect commuters, transporters and businesses while keeping attention on the next fuel price review.
Pakistan’s Senate has passed an amendment making computer science, coding and programming compulsory from elementary to high school level. The reform aims to prepare students for the digital economy, but implementation will require trained teachers, updated curricula and stronger school infrastructure.
Fatima Sana smashed a 15-ball fifty, the fastest in women’s T20 internationals, as Pakistan women posted 223 against Zimbabwe in Karachi. Her unbeaten 62, supported by key contributions from Saira Javed and Ayesha Zafar, gave Pakistan a commanding position in the third T20I.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a national task force to prepare Pakistan’s waste-to-energy policy and investment roadmap. The body will review current systems, study global practices and recommend legal, regulatory and financing reforms for future projects.
Punjab has temporarily lifted the 8pm market closure restriction, allowing shops, malls, hotels, restaurants and food outlets to remain open beyond prescribed hours until June 1. The decision gives relief to traders and consumers while broader federal austerity measures continue.
Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has blamed the Punjab and KP governments for delays in major highway projects and directed the NHA to accelerate completion of pending schemes. He also ordered motorway expansions, including widening the Lahore-Sialkot route and building key sections as six-lane corridors.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met an 11-member Chinese business delegation led by IBI Beijing United Technology founder Qian Xiaojun in Islamabad. The talks focused on a proposed Pakistan digital economy headquarters, SME access to Chinese markets and deeper business-to-business cooperation.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and senior US official Paul Kapur discussed expanding Pakistan-US cooperation on security, counterterrorism and anti-narcotics in Islamabad. The meeting also covered Reko Diq security, direct flights and regional diplomatic developments.
Punjab police are seeking custody of Anmol alias Pinky from Sindh after her viral Karachi court appearance revived three old narcotics cases registered in Lahore. The case has also raised questions about alleged police inaction and possible misconduct by former investigation officers.
Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 67 runs in Karachi to seal the women’s T20 series with one match remaining. Eyman Fatima starred with an unbeaten 79, while Pakistan’s bowlers restricted Zimbabwe to 103 for eight.
Lawmakers raised alarm over slow internet inside the National Assembly and across Pakistan, saying weak connectivity is affecting the paperless parliamentary system and wider digital services. The IT minister linked expected improvements to the recent spectrum auction and highlighted ongoing efforts to tackle online fraud and digital harassment.
