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A policeman was martyred after militants attacked the Dhaddar area in Balochistan’s Kachhi district, with police and CTD units repelling the assault. The incident adds to renewed security pressure in Balochistan and highlights the continuing risks faced by frontline law-enforcement personnel.
Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on April 25, with the per-tola rate increasing by Rs2,300 to Rs493,162 and 10 grams reaching Rs422,806. The jump followed gains in the international bullion market and renewed attention on precious metals as a savings and safe-haven asset.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad as Pakistan’s role in efforts to sustain US-Iran diplomacy expanded. The meeting highlighted Islamabad’s growing importance as a mediator at a time of fragile ceasefire conditions and unresolved regional tensions.
Offset says he is recovering from a recent shooting accident while also working toward a new album, turning a difficult setback into a comeback story that is gaining traction online. With no release date confirmed yet, his comments have sparked fresh fan interest in both his health update and his next music project.
An 11-year-old boy was feared drowned in Karachi’s Scheme-33 area after being swept away while swimming in an open water line, with rescue teams continuing the search late into Friday. The incident has renewed concern over dangerous uncovered civic infrastructure in the city and the need for stronger preventive action.
Pakistan has intensified diplomatic outreach after Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and stressed the need for sustained dialogue on regional tensions and ceasefire efforts. The call comes as Islamabad remains under tight security and continues trying to preserve its role as a channel for de-escalation.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a digital portal for a land-allocation scheme aimed at giving cultivable land and financial support to landless farmers. The programme, worth about Rs160 billion, is designed to boost rural livelihoods and agricultural output, with applications opening in May and land distribution set to begin from June 30.
OGDC says it has received Rs7.725 billion as the tenth monthly interest installment from Power Holding under the government’s circular debt settlement plan. The payment keeps a key energy-sector repayment schedule on track, though broader reforms are still needed to stop debt from building up again.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast scattered rain, windstorms and thunderstorms in upper parts of the country over the next 24 hours, including KP, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad and parts of Punjab. Much of the rest of Pakistan, especially Sindh and large parts of Balochistan, is still expected to remain hot and dry.
Two young men from the Taus Khel tribe were abducted and later found dead in Bannu’s Domel area after militants opened fire on their vehicle, police and local sources said. The killings have renewed concerns over worsening security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where militant violence has risen sharply over the past year.
Pakistan's military says 22 India-backed militants were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district, while a 10-year-old child also died during the exchange of fire. The latest action highlights Islamabad's continued push to intensify operations against militant networks in sensitive border regions.
Pakistan has confirmed the full repayment of $3.45 billion in deposits to the UAE, ending a closely watched external liability at a sensitive time for reserves. The move may support Pakistan's credibility with lenders, but attention is now shifting to how quickly reserve buffers can be rebuilt.
