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Pakistan says Hajj 2026 flights will begin on April 18, with a new Lahore-to-Saudi Arabia route added and no extra cost for pilgrims. Officials say 180,000 Pakistanis will perform Hajj this year under government and private quotas, with full operational arrangements already in place.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed Pakistan’s fuel subsidy programme and said the government would continue relief measures to protect citizens from rising transport and energy costs. The package includes support for buses, wagons, trucks and delivery vehicles, alongside digital disbursement and related tax relief steps.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used Easter Sunday messages to praise Pakistan’s Christian community for its contributions to education, healthcare, defence and public life. The statements also renewed official promises on minority rights, interfaith harmony and equal citizenship.
At least 45 people have died and 105 have been injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with hundreds of houses damaged. Authorities are continuing relief work while warning that another spell of rain could worsen conditions in the coming days.
The FIA says it has arrested a Nadra official in Karachi after two Afghan nationals were found with allegedly illegal Pakistani identity documents. The case has revived concerns about internal abuse within the CNIC approval system and could lead to a wider crackdown on fraudulent documentation networks.
Six people have been killed in rain and wind-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab as Pakistan braces for a wider spell of severe weather through April 9. Authorities have issued flood, landslide and crop-damage warnings, with multiple provinces placed on alert.
Pakistan’s FIA says it will deploy an AI-powered red book to generate updated visuals of wanted suspects and widen digital access to fugitive data. The move is part of a wider reform drive aimed at tightening action against human smuggling, identity fraud and organised crime.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of a broad weather system bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across much of the country from April 5 to 9. Officials say the spell could threaten crops, disrupt travel and increase the risk of urban flooding and landslides.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says relief payments for transport and freight operators have started through digital wallets as Pakistan tries to contain the fallout of surging fuel prices. The government is pairing the rollout with assurances that petroleum reserves remain sufficient and aid to vulnerable groups will be prioritised.
Pakistan is expected to face a wider external financing gap after deciding to repay $2 billion in UAE deposits this month along with interest. The move comes as the government works within IMF-linked reserve targets and searches for ways to manage growing external pressure.
Punjab has approved 24 new primary stroke centers and set a June 30 deadline for their rollout, alongside a broader expansion of specialist stroke care. The plan aims to widen emergency treatment access across the province and strengthen time-critical neurological services.
Punjab has announced targeted relief for wheat growers owning up to 25 acres and for registered motorcycle users amid the fuel-price surge. The package includes diesel support for farmers, waived bike fees and monthly petrol-linked subsidy for bikers.
