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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for Beijing to attend Pakistan’s first $250 million Panda Bond launch. The move gives Pakistan access to China’s domestic capital market and forms part of a broader $1 billion financing programme.
Pakistan and the WHO have launched a national Hepatitis C elimination programme aimed at reaching 1.6 million people in Islamabad before wider expansion. The Rs67 billion initiative will provide free screening and treatment while targeting elimination of the disease by 2030.
Security forces killed seven militants in an intelligence-based operation in Barkhan district’s Nosham area, while five personnel, including Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti, embraced martyrdom. Officials said sanitisation operations are continuing to clear remaining threats in the surrounding region.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that the provincial government will provide free land to people who do not own property. The move is part of a wider housing and labour welfare push that includes free flats, completed houses and ration cards for workers.
Cambridge International Education has cancelled an A-level mathematics exam in Pakistan after a fresh paper leak. A replacement paper will be scheduled within the June series, while authorities have sought urgent clarification and safeguards for students.
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred top civilian awards on politicians, writers, sports icons, soldiers and police personnel at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The ceremony recognised national service, literary contribution, sporting achievement and acts of bravery.
Pakistan’s economy is now projected to grow by 3.70 per cent in FY2025-26, below the earlier 4 per cent target. Government estimates show modest gains in GDP and per capita income, but household welfare and real purchasing power remain under pressure.
PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has claimed that Imran Khan lost vision in one eye while in prison and faces serious health risks. The allegation has intensified political debate over the former prime minister’s medical care, visitation rights and legal access.
A powerful blast in Lakki Marwat’s Sarai Naurang market killed at least nine people and injured 33 others. Police suspect explosives were planted in a motorcycle, while the prime minister has ordered swift action against those responsible.
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Sitara-e-Shujaat for Liaqat Shaheed, an Attock citizen who lost his life while stopping a suicide attacker. His family will receive the award in Islamabad after the prime minister recommended official recognition of his bravery.
Pakistan has received about $1.3 billion from the IMF after approval of the latest programme review, the State Bank of Pakistan said. The inflow is expected to appear in foreign exchange reserves for the week ending May 15 and may ease short-term external pressure.
The State Bank of Pakistan has warned that the Middle East conflict could threaten Pakistan’s economic outlook through inflation, supply-chain disruption and higher commodity prices. The bank said stability improved in H1-FY26 but structural reforms remain essential.
