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Pakistan has welcomed a new MoU with Norway that will allow Pakistani seafarers to work on Norwegian-flagged vessels through recognition of training and certification. The agreement is expected to create overseas jobs, improve maritime skills and support remittance growth.
Five construction workers were injured after unidentified attackers hurled a grenade at a house in Dalbandin, Chagai district. The injured, belonging to different cities of Punjab, were shifted to Dalbandin Hospital with minor wounds while police began investigating the attack.
Islamabad United won the toss and chose to field first against Peshawar Zalmi in the first PSL 11 qualifier at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium. The winner will qualify directly for the final, while the losing team will get another chance through the Eliminator.
Two suspected mpox cases have been reported at Nishtar Hospital in Multan, where both patients have been shifted to isolation while test results are awaited. The hospital is already treating five confirmed mpox patients, raising the need for strict monitoring and public health precautions.
Pakistan has successfully conducted a training launch of the indigenously developed Fateh-II missile system. ISPR said the exercise validated technical parameters, improved troop training and demonstrated the system’s precision and operational readiness.
Residents of Railway Colony protested near Shaheen Complex after a nearly week-long electricity outage, causing heavy traffic disruption on major Karachi roads. The protest ended after police assured demonstrators that power supply would be restored soon.
Pakistan Army has reportedly destroyed Afghan Taliban posts in the Chaman sector under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq after alleged border aggression. Security sources said several posts, a vehicle and installations were targeted as part of continuing action to protect Pakistan’s frontier.
Pakistan and China have signed three MoUs covering Karachi seawater desalination, agricultural technology and tea-sector cooperation during President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to China. The agreements are expected to strengthen development, trade and technical collaboration between the two countries.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for Sindh, warning that temperatures in several districts may rise four to six degrees Celsius above normal until May 3. Karachi is also expected to remain hot over the next three days, while citizens have been advised to avoid direct sunlight and stay hydrated.
Imran Khan was shifted back to Adiala Jail after a routine medical check-up at PIMS in Islamabad. Jail sources said doctors examined his eyes, teeth and general health, adding that no serious medical concern was found.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange fell by more than 1,000 points in early trade as investors reacted to geopolitical risks and the SBP’s 100-basis-point policy rate hike. Market sentiment remains cautious amid concerns over inflation, energy prices and borrowing costs.
The Federal Constitutional Court held a full court meeting in Islamabad to improve efficiency and reduce pending cases. Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan directed stronger case management and highlighted staff training, transparency and timely justice.
