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Families displaced from Tirah Valley say aid bottlenecks and unclear return arrangements are prolonging their suffering, even as officials report progress in verification and cash disbursement. With protests entering their 65th day, the issue is becoming a wider test of rehabilitation and governance in Khyber district.
Karachi police have ordered an inquiry after a viral video appeared to show armed men targeting commuters on Shah Faisal Bridge. While police say the attempt was foiled before anyone was robbed, the incident has renewed scrutiny of street crime and patrol coverage in the city.
First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has urged nationwide cooperation as Pakistan begins a fresh anti-polio campaign from April 13 to 19, targeting more than 45 million children under five. The drive comes at a crucial moment, with only one reported polio case so far in 2026 and renewed hopes of pushing the country closer to eradication.
Two members of Quetta’s Hazara community were killed and three others injured when gunmen opened fire on their vehicle as they returned from the Hazarganji market. The attack triggered protests, drew condemnation from Balochistan’s chief minister and revived concerns over the persistent security threat facing the community.
The State Bank of Pakistan has allowed exchange companies to lock in rupee-dollar rates in advance for up to five working days against incoming remittances. The move is designed to reduce currency risk, improve liquidity and encourage more overseas inflows to come through formal channels.
Gilgit-Baltistan’s general elections have been rescheduled for June 7 after the original January vote was postponed because of severe winter conditions. The decision is expected to reduce political uncertainty and restart an electoral process that parties said could not be held fairly during the harsh weather season.
Pakistan’s National Price Monitoring Committee reviewed fares, essential goods and supply chains in a key Islamabad meeting, reporting transport fare declines in several cities but a mixed trend in food and fuel prices. The government also flagged sharp wholesale-retail gaps and ordered tougher action against profiteering and weak provincial enforcement.
The FBR has authorized the official use of confiscated luxury vehicles above 1800cc for anti-smuggling and enforcement work in hard-area customs formations. The move is designed to strengthen border operations, but its implementation is likely to be watched closely for transparency and accountability.
A police official, Muqaddar Khan, was killed after being picked up by unknown assailants in Peshawar’s Hassankhel area, with his body later recovered by authorities. The killing, alongside a separate fatal shooting in Mattani, revived concerns about law and order on the outskirts of the provincial capital.
Pakistan is expected to secure $5 billion in support from Saudi Arabia and Qatar as it prepares to repay $3.5bn to the UAE and manage pressure on foreign exchange reserves. The funding could strengthen Islamabad’s position ahead of IMF-World Bank meetings and provide short-term stability for the economy.
Hyderabad Kingsmen earned their first PSL victory by chasing down 189 against Karachi Kings in a dramatic Sindh Derby at the National Bank Stadium. Hassan Khan and Irfan Khan led the rescue act after a middle-order collapse, turning the result into one of Pakistan’s biggest sports headlines of the day.
Pakistan-hosted direct talks between the US and Iran stretched into a third round in Islamabad as both sides remained divided over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and nuclear guarantees. The negotiations underscored Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role, even as no immediate breakthrough appeared likely.
