The District Police Officer (DPO) confirmed that the notorious dacoit Manir, wanted for his involvement in a recent operation in Kacha, has been caught. The Punjab government had placed a price of 50 million rupees on his head. So far, 65 dacoits have been killed, 99 have been arrested in injured condition, and 283 have surrendered in Kacha, where the operation is on. The DPO stated that the operation would continue until the last dacoit is apprehended.
In an effort to mitigate the impact of the increase in petroleum product prices on the public, the Ministry of Finance has taken a crucial step. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to express his deep concern over the ongoing conflict in the region. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister has expressed his severe concern over the ongoing conflict in the region.
In a significant development, the President of the Petroleum Dealers Association, Jehanzeb Malik, has announced the postponement of the planned strike on March 27. The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at the University of Karachi has announced its largest summer internship program for 2026, which will run from June 1 to August 31.
In Islamabad, a court has acquitted a domestic worker who was accused of stealing goods worth approximately 25 crores. The Karachi Police have arrested a suspect who had been evading arrest for five years. The Airport Security Force (ASF) has arrested a suspect at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, who was found to be in possession of narcotics and foreign currency.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the schedule for Hajj flights. According to a statement from the Ministry, Hajj flights will commence from April 18. Gen (R) Abdul Qayyum, President of the Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society, has expressed his concerns over the ongoing conflict in the region, stating that the US and Israel are now seeking a ceasefire. He further stated that Pakistan should be cautious in its approach.
In a statement on social media, the Malaysian Prime Minister expressed his welcome for Pakistan’s timely and constructive offer to host negotiations. SSP Investigation Kemaari stated that the suspect had lured Maghvi on social media by tricking her, and presented himself as a businessman by showing pictures of cars and buildings.
According to sources, the federal government has cut 100 billion rupees from the development budget. The Supreme Court has issued an important judgment on the case of contempt of court. Ayaz Sadiq stated that the government has appointed a Chairman of the Social Media Authority. He further stated that it is Pakistan’s responsibility to consider the food needs of the Gulf countries in the current regional situation.
Iran has rejected US proposals, stating that they were inappropriate, according to a report by the Iranian Press TV. In a statement on social media, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that Tehran is closely monitoring all American activities, particularly military deployments, in the region. He further stated that the Iranian Foreign Minister has held meetings with his counterparts in neighboring countries, including Pakistan.
Cosco, a major Chinese shipping company, has resumed new bookings with some Gulf countries after a three-week halt.
