Pakistan

• Forces continue to trade fire at LoC; checkpost in held-Kashmir destroyed after ‘unprovoked firing’ • India closes airspace for Pakistani planes until May 23; flights to GB cancelled for a few hours • US Secy of State urges PM Shehbaz to help probe Pahalgam attack; tells New Delhi to work with Pakistan for de-escalation ISLAMABAD: Amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at calming tensions in the Subcontinent, fears of a possible military confrontation between India and Pakistan continued to persist on Wednesday. Following a statement by Information Minister Atta Tarar in the early hours of Wednesday, where he warned of a possible incursion by India within the next 24-36 hours, a number of incidents of Indian aggression heightened tensions. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistani security forces delivered a robust response to India’s unprovoked ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC), destroying an Indian checkpost after late-night aggression on April 29-30. According to secu...

MULTAN - Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad said on Wednesday that Pakistan is a great blessing of Allah Almighty, established through the sacrifices of millions of people.

Burewala - The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) conducted an operation at a bakery in Burewala, seized 1800 rotten eggs and wasted on the spot.

Vehari - Under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for a cleaner and greener Punjab, the “Suthra Punjab” initiative is gaining strong momentum in Vehari and surrounding areas.

MUZAFFARGARH - According to details, following the arrests of several major proclaimed offenders, the legal process of confiscating the movable and immovable properties—worth millions of rupees—of those absconding and involved in serious criminal cases has been completed.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday received a telephone call from U.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a strong warning to India, stating that Pakistan will deliver a "firm and proportional" response to any acts of aggression by New Delhi.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday constituted a 13-member larger constitutional bench to hear review petitions challenging its previous verdict concerning the distribution of reserved seats.

Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi, has announced that the upcoming Friday will be observed as Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan (Day of Pakistan’s Resolve).

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has called on the nation to remain fearless in the face of ongoing tensions at the border with India.

In a serious violation of the ceasefire, Indian forces opened fire across the Line of Control (LoC), targeting the Kayani and Mandal sectors around midnight between April 29 and 30, according to security sources.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, along with DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, will address a critical press conference today at 7:10 PM at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has cancelled six round-trip flights between Islamabad and the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu, according to ARY News.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has firmly denounced recent acts of terrorism in the province, clarifying that the attacks were motivated by national identity rather than ethnic differences.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the prolonged delay in the completion of the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, calling the situation an “embarrassment.

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam incident, India has initiated widespread evacuations of villages near its border with Pakistan, intensifying regional tensions.

Four Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets retreated after a swift and vigilant response by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) near the Line of Control (LoC), security sources revealed on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the inclusion of investors and investment opportunities in the ongoing digital and structural reforms at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

Peshawar - The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has initiated preparations for its development programme for the upcoming fiscal year.

Peshawar - Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, chaired a meeting with the management of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) to discuss pressing electricity issues, load management, and the recovery of arrears.