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Pakistan’s military marked the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq with a warning that any future hostile move against the country would receive a stronger response. ISPR praised the Pakistan Air Force’s role and said the armed forces remain prepared for evolving regional threats.
A JUI-F-backed shutter-down strike closed markets and disrupted activity in Quetta and several Balochistan districts over raids on religious seminaries. Party leaders say protests will continue, with a larger Quetta gathering planned for May 10.
The federal government has authorised FBR to collect Petroleum Development Levy and Climate Support Levy on petroleum products. The move introduces a revised reporting and invoice mechanism aimed at improving documentation and revenue collection in the fuel sector.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the funeral prayer of Lt Col Khalid Hussain Shaheed at Chaklala Garrison. The officer embraced martyrdom after sustaining injuries during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan.
The PMD has issued another heatwave alert for Sindh, warning that temperatures in several districts may rise to 47°C–49°C from May 7 to May 11. Authorities have advised vulnerable citizens to avoid peak daytime exposure and stay hydrated as severe heat continues across southern Pakistan.
Gold prices in Pakistan surged by Rs11,100 per tola, taking 24-karat gold to Rs488,962 after a sharp rise in international bullion rates. The increase has renewed market attention as investors and households respond to volatility in precious metal prices.
The United States has announced the phased closure of its Peshawar consulate, shifting diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to its embassy in Islamabad. The move comes amid security concerns in the region and marks a major change in Washington’s diplomatic footprint in Pakistan.
Trump has reportedly paused Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz after Pakistan’s request, giving diplomacy more time amid US-Iran tensions. The development places Islamabad’s mediation role in focus as Gulf instability threatens energy markets and regional security.
An AS-level Business Studies paper was allegedly leaked online in Pakistan, days after Cambridge confirmed a separate AS Mathematics paper breach. The incident has sparked fresh concerns among students, parents and schools over exam integrity and fairness.
Maulana Muhammad Idrees Tarangzai was killed in a targeted shooting in Charsadda, while two police constables were injured. Police have formed joint investigation teams, and JUI-F has announced nationwide peaceful protests over the killing.
The State Bank of Pakistan has warned that prolonged Middle East tensions could create downside risks for Pakistan’s financial stability through higher oil prices, renewed inflation and external account pressure. However, the central bank said the banking sector remains resilient with strong capital buffers and improved asset quality.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif praised Pakistan’s armed forces for their response during Marka-e-Haq and warned against any future aggression. He said the nation remained united behind the military and that Pakistan would continue defending its sovereignty while supporting regional peace.
