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PTI founder acquitted in vandalism cases

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and others have been acquitted in the Azadi March vandalism case by an Islamabad sessions court. The court ruled that the FIR was filed by an unauthorized person, and the allegations against Khan were baseless, leading to the acquittal. This follows previous bail granted by the Islamabad High Court in a separate case.

KP govt moves SC for live telecast of NAB amendments case

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has submitted a petition to the Supreme Court, requesting live telecast of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance 1999 amendment case, highlighting the absence of live-streaming as discriminatory. This follows the top court's decision to permit video-link participation in the case, a move that wasn't broadcasted live on the Supreme Court's YouTube channel. The federal government has also filed a review plea in the same case, urging the nullification of the top court's decision.

Gold rates continue to go up in Pakistan

Gold rates in Pakistan increased, with 24 karat gold per tola rising by Rs 2,300 to Rs 250,400 and 10 grams by Rs1,972 to Rs 214,678. International market prices also saw a rise, hitting a record high due to expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut. Silver remained constant at Rs 2,850 per tola.

Balochistan Assembly demands LPG plants in province

The Balochistan Assembly passed a resolution demanding the installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plants in the province due to limited natural gas access and load shedding. The resolution highlights that only 2% of the population in Balochistan uses natural gas, which is primarily sent to other provinces. The assembly seeks government intervention on this issue.

Oil climbs after Iran’s president dies, Saudi king’s health issue

Oil prices rose following political uncertainty in major oil-producing countries. This was caused by the death of Iran's president in a helicopter crash and Saudi Arabia's king's health issues, which led to the cancellation of a diplomatic trip. Brent reached $84.39 a barrel, and WTI stood at $80.29, the highest in weeks. OPEC+ is set to meet on June 1.

More Pakistani students repatriated from violence-hit Bishkek

Pakistani students repatriated from violence-hit Bishkek as per PM's instructions. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan welcomed them in Islamabad. PM Shehbaz Sharif is closely monitoring situation and ensuring students' safety. The government plans additional flights for their return. Continuous coordination with Kyrgyzstan government for safe repatriation.

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to increase bilateral trade to $5bn

Pakistan and Turkiye aim to elevate their bilateral trade to $5 billion following delegation-level talks in Islamabad. The two countries plan to enhance cooperation in defense, investment, banking, and science and technology. Both sides expressed support for each other on core issues and in the fight against terrorism, emphasizing their strong and historical partnership.

Karachi heatwave: Here’s what chief meteorologist said

Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz stated that there is no chance of a heatwave in Karachi in the near future, but the weather will remain hot for the next 10 days due to low high levels of humidity. The temperatures in Karachi are expected to range between 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted three upcoming heatwaves across the country.

PM Shehbaz Sharif expands cabinet, inducts This key MNA

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expanded his federal cabinet by inducting MNA Ali Pervaiz Malik as a state minister. Ali Pervaiz took the oath of office at a ceremony attended by notable figures, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Ali Pervaiz was elected as MNA from NA-119 constituency of Lahore.

Prisoners demand same facilities as PTI founder: IG prisons 

Prisoners in Punjab jails demand equal treatment and facilities as PTI founder Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated. They have requested the same privileges, citing violation of Prison Rules 1978. The Punjab advocate general stated that special arrangements including multiple cells, extra security personnel, and a dedicated kitchen have been made for Khan, incurring significant expenses.