♦ PM Shehbaz orders urgent framing of economic reforms strategy. Chairing the high-level meeting of his economic team in Islamabad, Shehbaz Sharif directed that a comprehensive package of economic reforms be prepared on an emergency basis.
♦PM Shehbaz orders inquiry into delay in Islamabad metro bus project. Directs CDA to operationalise bus service from April 16: Also orders linking the metro bus to motorway: Wants luggage facility for passengers
♦ N-league moved IHC against Qasm Suri for summoning the NA session with delay
♦ Govt delegation meets NA Secretary after NA session postponed
♦ PTI approaches lifetime ban for rebels lawmakers
♦ Rejected selected attacking courts & others. Courts shown immense restraint. Dep speaker, PM & President violated article 6 when they attempted to subvert no confidence. IK tried to exploit NSC for political gains. Institutions now neutral, Imran will not find anywhere to hide.
♦ PM Shehbaz orders inquiry into delay in Islamabad metro bus project: Directs CDA to operationalise bus service from April 16: Also orders linking the metro bus to motorway: Wants luggage facility for passengers
♦ AJK PM Niazi fires five cabinet ministers for ‘suspicious activities’
♦ NAB chairman defends recovery record in PAC meeting
♦ PML-N moves court against Qasim Suri’s decision to delay NA session
♦ PML-Q files appeals against LHC’s verdict in Punjab CM election case: Challenges court’s decision to restore Punjab Assembly deputy speaker’s powers
♦ Article 6 applies to Imran Khan for violating constitution: PML-N
♦ US, UK ‘look forward to working with’ Shehbaz Sharif-led govt
♦ Pakistani rupee deals another heavy blow to US dollar: State Bank says workers’ remittances rise to highest level in history in March
♦ All banks open their doors to public from 8:00 am
♦ SHC grants protective bail to Jam Abdul Karim, others
♦ Rain, snow bring chill to weather in Muzaffarabad: Mercury could rise to 35°C in Karachi. No rain predicted in Lahore during next week
♦Sri Lanka women cricket team to visit Pakistan next month
♦ 'Best friends' Ranbir, Alia to tie knot today in traditional Punjabi wedding