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Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza survived a shooting attack outside his Jhelum academy after a police constable in his security detail shot the suspected gunman dead. The incident has reignited concerns over the safety of high-profile religious figures in Pakistan and the threat posed by ideologically driven attacks.
Security forces said an intelligence-based operation in Bannu killed Waheedullah alias Muktiar, a militant the military linked to the February suicide attack that martyred Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz, along with an alleged suicide bomber. The development comes amid a wider surge in militant violence across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, keeping Bannu and nearby districts at the centre of Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign.
Karachi police arrested four alleged ringleaders in a matric exam paper leak crackdown, saying the suspects ran paid online groups that sold leaked material and cheating assistance to students. The case has intensified concerns about exam integrity, digital fraud and the credibility of public education in Sindh.
Nearly 300,000 pilgrims attended the annual Hinglaj Mata festival in Balochistan, making it one of Pakistan’s most significant religious gatherings of the day. The event combined large-scale security and welfare arrangements with a strong public message on interfaith harmony, minority rights and religious tourism.
The HEC plans to introduce a blockchain-powered digital degree attestation system that will allow students to apply, track and verify credentials online without visiting offices. The platform, expected by June 30, is intended to cut delays, reduce paperwork and modernise one of Pakistan’s most criticised academic administrative processes.
Pakistan State Oil has suspended the import of four LNG cargoes from Qatar after Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the US naval blockade as a ceasefire violation, deepening the country's ongoing power outage crisis. The four stranded cargoes had been secured through high-level diplomatic requests to Qatar and were expected to provide critical fuel for Pakistan's electricity generation sector. The development underscores Pakistan's acute structural vulnerability to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which virtually all of its Gulf energy imports must pass.
A new attendance review of the National Assembly’s 26th session found that only 66 of 333 MNAs attended all sittings, while 51 did not attend even once. The report has reignited concerns about weak parliamentary participation, limited ministerial accountability and the broader credibility of legislative oversight in Pakistan.
Islamabad’s Red Zone was sealed and Rawalpindi faced major transport, road and market restrictions as Pakistan prepared for a possible second round of US-Iran talks. The heavy security deployment underscored Islamabad’s rising diplomatic role, but it also disrupted daily life for residents, students and businesses across the twin cities.
Indian Sikh pilgrims are returning home via Wagah after completing a week-long Baisakhi visit to Pakistan that combined religious rites, cultural events and official receptions. Pakistani authorities used the visit to highlight interfaith harmony, Sikh heritage sites and the broader value of religious tourism as a bridge between communities.
Pakistan has launched its 2026 Haj flight operation, with the first departures from Sialkot and Islamabad and officials promising improved facilities for pilgrims. The government is highlighting expanded Road to Makkah pre-clearance, e-SIM support and a large nationwide flight schedule as key features of this year’s arrangements.
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza survived an armed attack outside his Jhelum academy after police shot dead the assailant in retaliatory firing. The incident has renewed concern over the safety of high-profile religious figures whose online reach and controversial public profile have made them repeated targets.
Pakistan is expecting a possible $1.2 billion IMF-linked inflow in mid-May as the Fund’s Executive Board prepares to review its staff-level agreement. The expected disbursement could ease short-term liquidity pressure as Islamabad balances repayments, reserve management and broader economic reforms.
