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Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSupreme Court rules acid attacks worse than homicide, urges reforms
The Supreme Court upheld a life sentence in a Faisalabad acid attack and called for a national rehabilitation fund and curbs on the sale of acid.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceOpposition protests in National Assembly over Imran Khan's medical care
PTI-backed opposition lawmakers protested on the National Assembly floor and said they would boycott the budget session, demanding proper medical care for imprisoned Imran Khan.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceAsif warns of 'open war' with Afghanistan over militant attacks
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told the National Assembly that Pakistan could be left with 'open war' if Kabul does not stop militants launching attacks from Afghan soil.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSenate passes resolution lauding Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos
Pakistan's Senate unanimously passed a resolution paying tribute to the armed forces over Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos and praising national unity.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSupreme Court disposes 122 cases as registries run via video link
Pakistan's Supreme Court said it disposed of 122 cases on 22 April 2026, with benches in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta working despite access curbs in the capital.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceImran Khan, Bushra Bibi move IHC to expedite Toshakhana and £190m appeals
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi asked the Islamabad High Court on 3 April 2026 to fix their pending Toshakhana-I and £190m appeals and allow jail meetings with their lawyers.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan's LNG imports to run out after 14 April, Senate panel told
A Senate petroleum panel was told LNG imports from Qatar have been suspended since 2 March and that no LNG will be available in Pakistan after 14 April.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceIHC orders new medical board on Imran Khan's plea to move to Shifa Hospital
The Islamabad High Court ordered a fresh medical board on 12 March 2026 to decide whether jailed former prime minister Imran Khan needs transfer to Shifa International Hospital.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceIHC fines NAB Rs100,000 over delays in Imran Khan's £190m case
The Islamabad High Court fined NAB Rs100,000 for delaying tactics in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case as it heard Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's sentence-suspension pleas.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomSenate passes Virtual Assets Bill to formalise Pakistan's crypto regulator
The Senate passed the Virtual Assets Bill, 2025 on 27 February, moving to give legal cover to the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority before an ordinance lapses in March.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSupreme Court returns PTI plea to move Imran Khan to Shifa hospital
The Supreme Court on 27 February 2026 returned with objections a PTI petition seeking Imran Khan's transfer from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital for eye treatment.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceSenate panel approves Virtual Asset Act 2026, clearing path to legal crypto trade
A Senate committee approved the draft Virtual Asset Act 2026 on 25 February, moving Pakistan toward licensed cryptocurrency trading after an eight-year ban.