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Muhammad Liaqat Ali has been nominated for Pakistan’s highest civil award after sacrificing his life while helping avert a suspected suicide attack in Attock. Officials say his intervention prevented major loss of life near a police post.
Ahsan Iqbal has warned that Pakistan’s fast-growing population could become a major social and economic crisis without urgent reforms. New projections show the population may reach nearly 390 million by 2050 under a slow-decline scenario.
The National Assembly has approved amendments making child sexual assault, physical abuse and exploitation non-bailable offences. The law also requires forensic examination within 24 hours and directs courts to consider victim safety before granting bail.
China has backed Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States and Iran during a phone call between Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi. The development highlights Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role as regional stability and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz remain key concerns.
Karachi police arrested Anmol alias “Pinky” in a high-profile narcotics case linked to an alleged organised cocaine supply network. The case went viral after police claims, social media audio and questions over court presentation procedures drew public attention.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered stronger law enforcement capacity after recent terror attacks. The government says it will focus on modern training, transparent recruitment, anti-corruption measures and improved resources for police and interior ministry institutions.
Pakistan is considering higher oil imports from Russia as the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens energy supplies and raises fuel costs. The move reflects Islamabad’s search for alternative supply routes amid growing pressure on the economy and consumers.
SUPARCO said Eidul Azha in Pakistan is likely to fall on May 27, based on astronomical calculations showing favourable conditions for sighting the Zilhajj moon on May 17. The agency stressed, however, that the final decision will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after verified moon-sighting reports.
A blast in Serai Naurang, Lakki Marwat, killed seven people, including two traffic policemen, and injured more than 18 others on Tuesday. Authorities are investigating whether the explosion was caused by a bomb planted in a loader rickshaw or a suicide attacker, while provincial leaders have ordered reports and promised support for victims.
Ayesha Zafar scored an unbeaten 102 off 47 balls against Zimbabwe in Karachi, becoming only the second Pakistani woman to hit a T20I century. Her innings powered Pakistan to 237 for five, the national side’s highest women’s T20I total.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended Pakistan’s fuel conservation and austerity measures until June 13 as economic pressure rises due to regional instability and energy costs. President Asif Ali Zardari has urged steps to reduce inflation and provide relief to ordinary citizens.
Pakistan’s ambassador to China said the two countries have signed more than 300 MoUs and over 36 joint ventures worth above $13 billion in the last two years. Pakistani officials presented the agreements as evidence of stronger implementation, with fresh focus on industrial cooperation, battery technology and export expansion.
