Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced government control of Al-Qadir Trust University after ex-PM Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were convicted in the £190 million corruption case. She pledged scholarships, laptops, and educational opportunities for students while emphasizing unity and progress.

Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were convicted in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case, receiving 14-year and 7-year prison sentences, respectively, for corruption and misuse of authority. The court also seized the Al-Qadir Trust University and imposed fines, marking a major legal setback for the former prime minister.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar confirmed a meeting with COAS General Asim Munir, alongside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur, to address the party's concerns. The discussions were seen as a positive step towards resolving ongoing issues between the party and the establishment.

Pakistan came to the brink of default in 2023, as a political crisis compounded shock from the global economic downturn and drove the nation's debt burden to terminal levels.

The resemblance to Trump, who is poised to assume office as the 47th President of the United States, has made Bagga a subject of fascination for many.

Khan said he had once been offered a three-year exile abroad and was also "indirectly approached" recently about the possibility of house arrest at his sprawling home on the outskirts of the capital.

PTI has issued a show-cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat for publicly criticizing Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and commenting on ongoing party negotiations, violating party policy. Marwat, advised to stay away from media, has seven days to respond to avoid disciplinary action.

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal accused PTI of seeking an NRO-like deal and Imran Khan's release via executive order during ongoing talks with the government.

The Pakistan International Airlines flight took off from Islamabad around 1240 pm (0740 GMT) heading for Paris, AFP journalists saw, becoming the only carrier to offer a direct route to and from the European Union.

Yousafzai was evacuated from the country in 2012 after being shot by the Pakistan Taliban, who were enraged by her activism, and she has returned to the country only a handful of times since.

The Senate Standing Committee clarified that there is no ban on work visas for Pakistanis traveling to the UAE.

Elon Musk confirmed Starlink has applied to launch internet services in Pakistan but is awaiting government approval. The move comes as Pakistan faces significant internet disruptions, with losses of $1.62 billion in 2024 alone