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Islamabad under high alert as Red Zone stays sealed

Islamabad under high alert as Red Zone stays sealed

Islamabad was placed under a third consecutive day of high alert, with the Red Zone sealed, major roads closed and over 18,000 security personnel deployed across the capital and adjoining routes. The operation disrupted traffic and public transport on a wide scale, turning the city’s security lockdown into one of Pakistan’s biggest domestic headlines of the day.

General
Pakistan Ready for Landmark FIFAe Nations League Debut

Pakistan Ready for Landmark FIFAe Nations League Debut

Pakistan will make its first appearance in FIFA’s official esports ecosystem through the FIFAe Nations League, with the national eFootball team entering the Asia and Oceania qualifying stage. The debut is being seen as a milestone for the country’s growing esports sector and a major step toward global competitive recognition.

Sports
Freight Fares Slashed 40% in Pakistan After Fuel Price Cut

Freight Fares Slashed 40% in Pakistan After Fuel Price Cut

Pakistan’s goods transporters have cut freight fares by 40 percent after a major reduction in diesel prices, turning a fuel-policy move into immediate relief for the logistics sector. The decision could help reduce transport-driven inflation if lower cargo costs are passed on through markets nationwide.

Business
PIA Plans Major Fleet Expansion as Revival Strategy Gains Pace

PIA Plans Major Fleet Expansion as Revival Strategy Gains Pace

PIA has set out a long-term plan to expand its fleet to 60 aircraft as part of a broader revival effort, with several grounded planes currently being restored for service. The proposal is being presented as both an aviation turnaround and a sign of wider economic confidence in Pakistan.

Business
Babar Azam Makes PSL History With 4,000-Run Milestone

Babar Azam Makes PSL History With 4,000-Run Milestone

Babar Azam became the first batter in Pakistan Super League history to cross 4,000 runs during Peshawar Zalmi’s match against Lahore Qalandars in Karachi. The landmark further strengthened his position as the league’s leading run-scorer and one of its most consistent stars.

Sports
Pakistan Orders LPG Crackdown to Stop Overpricing Nationwide

Pakistan Orders LPG Crackdown to Stop Overpricing Nationwide

Pakistan has launched a nationwide crackdown on LPG overpricing, directing OGRA and FIA teams to enforce official April rates and take action against violators. The move aims to improve supply transparency, protect consumers and curb profiteering in a fuel market already under pressure.

Business
PM Shehbaz signals fuel relief in address to nation

PM Shehbaz signals fuel relief in address to nation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation as expectations rose for petroleum price relief and Pakistan intensified its diplomatic role in the US-Iran ceasefire process. The speech came at a politically sensitive moment, with fuel costs, inflation concerns and regional stability all shaping the national mood.

Politics
Saudi Finance Minister Meets PM as Pakistan Seeks Investment

Saudi Finance Minister Meets PM as Pakistan Seeks Investment

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan visited Islamabad and met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for talks on trade, investment and cooperation in energy, infrastructure and finance. The visit highlighted Pakistan’s effort to turn its close ties with Saudi Arabia into deeper long-term economic engagement.

Business
Pakistan Navy Rescues 18 Sailors in Arabian Sea Emergency

Pakistan Navy Rescues 18 Sailors in Arabian Sea Emergency

Pakistan Navy rescued 18 crew members, including foreign nationals, from a distressed merchant vessel in the North Arabian Sea and brought them to Karachi for medical care and repatriation. The operation highlighted Pakistan’s growing maritime emergency role amid heightened regional concern over shipping safety.

General
Doctors Challenge PMDC Pass-Mark Cut for Medical Admissions

Doctors Challenge PMDC Pass-Mark Cut for Medical Admissions

The Pakistan Medical Association has opposed the PMDC’s move to lower MDCAT passing marks, saying the decision risks weakening academic standards to fill vacant private college seats. The dispute has turned into a wider debate over merit, affordability and the future quality of medical education in Pakistan.

Health
Pakistan's Weekly Inflation Hits 1.4-Year High, PBS Data Shows

Pakistan's Weekly Inflation Hits 1.4-Year High, PBS Data Shows

Pakistan’s weekly inflation rose 1.93 percent in the latest SPI reading, marking the highest level in around 1.4 years and highlighting renewed pressure on household budgets. Rising food and energy costs remain the main drivers, with the burden spreading across all income groups.

Business
Quetta Gladiators Post 183 as Rawalpindiz Face PSL Pressure

Quetta Gladiators Post 183 as Rawalpindiz Face PSL Pressure

Quetta Gladiators posted 182 for 6 against Rawalpindiz in PSL 11 after Rilee Rossouw and Saud Shakeel rebuilt the innings and Hasan Nawaz provided a powerful finish. The 183-run chase now leaves the tournament newcomers under pressure to secure their first win of the season.

Sports