Pakistan

A prominent leader within the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) informed PTI that Nawaz, aged 74, is scheduled to be elected as the president of the ruling party on May 11 during a gathering of the party's leadership.

During the joint press conference, Sharif expressed gratitude towards Iran for its support regarding the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India.

According to the US State Department, the entities targeted by these sanctions include Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant, Xi'an Longde Technology Development Company Limited, Tianjin Creative Source International Trade Co Ltd, and Granpect Co. Ltd.

This assertion coincided with a significant visit from Saudi Arabia, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, aimed at exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan. Marwat's remarks, made at such a delicate juncture, put the PTI in a difficult position, especially as the party had already been accused of hindering foreign investment in the country.

Reports indicate that Tamba came under attack by gunmen riding motorcycles in Lahore's Islampura area. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, he tragically succumbed to his injuries, as confirmed by the sources.

Recent assessments by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) depict a grim picture of Pakistan's economic trajectory. The country now holds the unenviable title of being the most expensive in Asia, burdened by soaring living costs and rampant inflation, currently standing at a staggering 25 percent. Economic growth is sluggish, projected at a mere 1.9 percent, ranking among the lowest in the region.

The province, renowned for its scenic beauty and tourist attractions such as Naran, Kaghan, Swat, and Galyat, witnessed a surge in visitors, leading to a flurry of unfortunate events. According to a spokesman for Rescue 1122, the incidents included 326 traffic accidents, 187 cases of fire outbreaks, 10 drownings, and two instances of wall collapses.

The temple, affectionately known as the 'Khyber Temple', held a special place in the hearts of locals but had been gradually fading away, brick by brick, over the years. Its demise reached a critical point when construction work commenced on the site around 10 to 15 days ago.