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Pakistan’s upcoming budget may reduce income tax pressure on salaried citizens while keeping salaries and pensions unchanged. The proposal is being discussed before IMF budget talks and could reshape relief policy for fixed-income households.
Pakistan’s civil and military leadership marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with a strong warning against any future aggression. The ceremonies highlighted military preparedness, national unity, counterterrorism challenges and Pakistan’s wider diplomatic role in regional stability.
At least 31 people were injured after a major fire broke out at a customs warehouse near Quetta, where an LPG tanker reportedly exploded inside the facility. Seven injured persons were said to be in critical condition as victims were shifted to Civil Hospital Quetta.
Pakistan’s first Test against Bangladesh remained evenly poised after Azan Awais scored a century on debut and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets in Dhaka. Bangladesh closed day three at 7-0, leading by 34 runs after Pakistan were bowled out for 386.
Iran has sent its response to a US peace proposal through Pakistani mediators, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirming that Pakistan received Tehran’s reply. The development highlights Islamabad’s growing role in efforts to end the Iran-US conflict and ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
More than 56,000 Pakistani pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, including 4,077 new arrivals reported by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Officials say support staff, medical teams and transport services in Makkah have been increased as the pilgrimage operation moves forward.
Gull Feroza hit a record-breaking unbeaten century as Pakistan women defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Karachi to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep. The win lifted Pakistan to second place in the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29 table.
PTCL has warned users in Pakistan of possible evening internet disruption from May 11 to May 18 due to repair work on a submarine cable. The slowdown may affect households, businesses, freelancers and digital services during peak usage hours.
Gas supply was suspended in several Karachi areas after Red Line BRT excavation work damaged a high-pressure pipeline near Jail Chowrangi. SSGC teams launched emergency repairs while residents in Saddar, Garden, Lyari and nearby localities faced disruption.
Pakistan’s military leadership marked one year since Marka-i-Haq at GHQ Rawalpindi, where Field Marshal Asim Munir addressed a ceremony attended by the chiefs of the air force and navy. The event highlighted national unity, military preparedness and Pakistan’s official account of the May 2025 conflict with India.
A suspected suicide bombing targeted the Fateh Khel police station in Bannu, triggering multiple explosions and heavy gunfire. Police sealed the area, hospitals declared emergency, and a search operation was launched as authorities investigated the attack.
The PMD has forecast rain, wind and dust-thunderstorms in upper Pakistan from May 10 to 12 under a fresh westerly wave. Authorities warned of possible damage to weak structures, crop disruption and landslides in vulnerable northern areas.
