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An anti-encroachment operation in Islamabad’s Noorpur Shahan area turned violent after villagers resisted demolition by CDA teams, leaving at least eight policemen injured and dozens of residents reportedly hurt. The clash, which saw teargas, stone-pelting, torched vehicles and mass detentions, has intensified debate over demolition drives and housing rights in the capital.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has ordered the Food Department to speed up wheat procurement for the 2025-26 rabi season, activate centres across all districts and ensure timely payments to farmers. The move aims to support small growers, curb hoarding and stabilize the wheat market as the province begins large-scale crop purchasing.
Two suspected militants were killed in a CTD intelligence-based operation in Peshawar’s Regi Bypass area, with officials linking them to the killing of constable Sanaullah and multiple terrorism cases. Authorities say accomplices escaped during the raid, and a fresh search operation is now under way.
Pakistan is assessing bilateral loans, commercial borrowing and Eurobonds after the UAE sought repayment of a $3.5 billion facility, putting fresh pressure on reserves. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Islamabad is keeping all options open while staying committed to its IMF reform path.
Pakistan’s Privatisation Commission Board has approved the next-stage framework for selling FESCO, GEPCO and IESCO, while also clearing a Citibank-led consortium as top-ranked adviser for the Roosevelt Hotel transaction. The twin moves revive two major reform files and shift attention to cabinet approval, investor interest and execution.
A police constable was killed and four others were injured in Hangu while escorting polio vaccinators on the opening day of Pakistan’s latest nationwide anti-polio campaign. The attack has renewed concern over the security of frontline health operations as authorities push to immunise millions of children across the country.
SECP has licensed Alibaba Holdings’s KOKO Tech Pakistan to operate a Buy Now Pay Later business, opening the door for a major global-backed fintech player to enter Pakistan’s digital credit market. The move is expected to boost competition, support e-commerce growth and widen financing access for young users, freelancers and small businesses.
Pakistan’s NDMA has issued a nationwide alert for rain, windstorms and hail expected to intensify on April 17 and 18 across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Balochistan, Islamabad and the northern regions. Authorities have warned of flash floods, landslides, crop damage and travel disruption, and have placed provincial and district agencies on high alert.
A CDA anti-encroachment operation in Islamabad’s Noorpur Shahan turned violent after residents resisted, injuring two policemen and leading to the torching of two authority vehicles. The clash has intensified debate over eviction drives, low-income housing and the legality of ongoing operations in the capital.
The PCB has banned Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani from the next two PSL editions after he withdrew from Islamabad United and joined IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders instead. The move signals a tougher stance by Pakistan cricket authorities on franchise commitments and late player withdrawals.
Pakistan’s maritime affairs minister has urged exporters to pursue a $10 billion rice export target and promised government backing through port reforms, lower costs and faster cargo handling. Officials say improved logistics, expanded cultivation and more efficient ports could turn rice into a much larger source of foreign exchange for the country.
Pakistan has started limited power loadshedding of up to three hours as lower hydropower generation and reduced RLNG supplies create a 2,000-2,500MW shortfall. Officials say the move is meant to avoid heavier reliance on costly furnace oil, but consumers may still face higher bills and further pressure on supply.
