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National

China taps two Pakistani astronauts for space station training

China has selected Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud for astronaut training linked to a future Tiangong mission, with one expected to become the first foreign astronaut to enter the Chinese space station after completing evaluations in China.
Economy

Fly Jinnah launches double daily Lahore-Islamabad flights

Fly Jinnah is set to begin double daily flights between Lahore and Islamabad from May 1, expanding domestic air connectivity on one of Pakistan’s busiest corridors. The new service, priced at around PKR 10,000 each way, is aimed at business travellers, professionals and commuters looking for a faster alternative to road travel.
International

Trump says U.S.-Iran Islamabad Talks can take place by Friday

As a fragile cease-fire holds, President Trump has signalled that a new round of U.S.-Iran talks could take place within days. In Islamabad, where security has tightened and diplomats are working back channels, Pakistan is trying to turn a brief pause in fighting into a second chance for negotiations.
International

Trump extends Iran ceasefire on Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir’s request

Donald Trump says he extended the ceasefire with Iran after requests from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, thrusting Islamabad into the centre of a rapidly narrowing diplomatic window between Washington and Tehran.
International

Pakistan condemns settler raid at Al-Aqsa after Israeli flags raised

Pakistan has condemned the entry of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the raising of Israeli flags inside its courtyard, calling the act a violation of international law and warning that such provocations could further inflame regional tensions.
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Makkah pact meeting

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are holding the first committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul, with foreign ministers, defence ministers, and chiefs of staff in attendance, even as a separate Regional Four meeting including Egypt converges on the same city.

PIMS fire report: Executive Director Imran Sikandar among 8 suspended

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Executive Director Imran Sikandar and 7 other officials suspended after an interim inquiry found no evacuation plan existed for the nursery, exits were locked, and 16 minutes passed before emergency services were called. Criminal proceedings ordered. Full report now public.

پمز آتشزدگی واقعہ کی انکوائری رپورٹ پیش، وزیراعظم کا 8 عہدیداروں کی معطلی اور فوجداری کارروائی کا حکم

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پمز ہاسپٹل سانحہ کی انکوائری رپورٹ پیش کر دی گئی، وزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے ایگزیکٹیو ڈائریکٹر عمران سکندر سمیت 8 عہدیداروں کو معطل کرنے اور اُن کے خلاف فوری ڈیپارٹمنٹل و فوجداری کارروائی کا حکم دے دیا۔ رپورٹ کے مطابق وارڈ میں فائر الارم اور سپرنکلر سسٹم موجود نہیں تھا جبکہ ایک ماہ قبل ہاسپٹل کی نرسنگ ہاسٹل میں آگ لگنے کے بعد بھی سنجیدہ اقدامات نہ کیے گئے۔

PM orders suspensions, criminal action over PIMS fire

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PM Shehbaz Sharif ordered eight PIMS officials suspended and criminal proceedings launched after an investigation found no fire safety systems in the ward where newborns died.

Bangladesh to buy same jets that downed India’s Rafales by Pakistan

International 0
Bangladesh has confirmed a draft agreement to buy Chinese J-10CE jets, becoming only the second country after Pakistan to move toward operating the aircraft, and citing Pakistan's combat performance against India as the direct basis for the decision.

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