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Vietnam's president is expected to discuss defence cooperation with India, including a potential deal for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Reports suggest advanced negotiations for a deal worth up to $700 million, which would make Vietnam the third buyer after the Philippines and Indonesia.
A year after the US-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan, analysts and officials say the promised peace process has not materialized. Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls for dialogue, while analysts point to deep mistrust and unresolved core issues.
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reiterated confidence in the country's economic recovery despite regional tensions, citing growth in manufacturing, exports, and remittances. The government also assured uninterrupted fuel supply amid concerns over rising oil prices. Meanwhile, EU officials praised Pakistan's role in de-escalation efforts and discussed enhancing trade ties.
Ahead of the 81st anniversary of Victory Day, foreign leaders including those from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Serbia have sent congratulations or confirmed attendance at Moscow's celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated no official invitations were issued, but attendees were welcome. The day was marked by ceremonies honoring veterans and the Red Army's role.
Pakistan's interior ministry has denied reports of targeted deportation of Pakistani nationals from the UAE, calling such claims speculative. The denials come amid reports of strained bilateral relations, including a UAE request for early repayment of a $3.5 billion debt and a New York Times report on large-scale expulsions.
A new round of US-Iran negotiations may take place in Islamabad next week, with mediators drafting a memorandum of understanding. Reports also suggest a possible early June meeting and continued efforts to finalize an agreement despite unresolved contradictions.
Security forces in Pakistan killed five militants in two intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts, according to the military's media wing. The operations come amid a broader surge in terrorist violence in the region, with official sources linking the militants to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
Pakistan's government has increased petrol and diesel prices for the second consecutive week, citing global fuel shortages linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The latest hike, effective May 9, raises petrol by Rs14.92 and high-speed diesel by Rs15 per litre, following a previous increase effective May 1.
China has for the first time confirmed it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year's war with India. State broadcaster CCTV aired an interview with a Chinese engineer who described his team's role, and reports indicate a Chinese-made fighter downed an Indian Rafale.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senators staged a walkout in the upper house, protesting the 'sudden and secret' transfer of Bushra Bibi, wife of former PM Imran Khan, from Adiala jail to a hospital, which the party called a serious human rights violation. In parallel, the Islamabad High Court sought detailed arguments on a petition by her daughter for family meetings and access to a personal doctor. The government defended its handling, citing medical care and legal recourse.
Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia refused to allow the US to use its bases and airspace for 'Project Freedom,' a military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting President Trump to pause the initiative. The decision followed a call between Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that failed to resolve the dispute.
A year after the brief but intense India-Pakistan conflict, ties remain frozen, with no formal diplomacy, closed borders, and the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. Analysts warn that the next crisis may be more dangerous, as the US role as mediator has become more complicated.
Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court declared Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance ultra vires, voiding the tax on deemed income from property. The Lahore High Court separately ruled super tax cannot apply to capital gains from inherited property with a zero percent tax rate, setting aside a Rs114.7 million demand.
Iranian officials have publicly rejected US President Donald Trump's assertions of infighting within Iran's leadership, with a high-profile meeting between President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei intended to project unity. Trump has canceled planned talks, citing confusion among Iranian leaders, while tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and a US naval blockade continue.
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad is hopeful for a US-Iran agreement soon, following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire and direct talks in Islamabad. The US and Iran appear to be moving toward a deal, though challenges remain over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear commitments.
An anti-corruption court in Lahore has discharged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's daughter Rabia Imran and her husband Ali Imran Yousaf from a graft case related to the Punjab Saaf Pani Company, citing lack of evidence. The court's decision aligns with the anti-corruption body's report declaring them innocent. The case dates back to allegations of corruption and money laundering, with previous accused already acquitted in 2022.
One year after a five-day military confrontation between Pakistan and India, Dawn's anniversary coverage revisits the Pahalgam attack, retaliatory air strikes, and the ceasefire brokered by American intervention. The articles detail how tensions escalated and subsided within weeks, offering a historical retrospective of the conflict dubbed 'Marka-i-Haq'.
Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old anti-war protester, was arrested after a five-day occupation atop Washington's Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to protest the war on Iran. The protest drew attention to the ongoing conflict and sparked debate over the effectiveness of non-violent direct action.
US forces struck an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman amid ongoing ceasefire tensions, while President Trump pushed for a deal to end the two-month war. Iran denies attacking a South Korean ship and accuses Washington of violating the truce, as diplomatic efforts continue through Pakistani mediation.
Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal to advance 6-5 on aggregate. Ousmane Dembélé scored early for the holders, while Harry Kane's stoppage-time equalizer was not enough. PSG will face Arsenal in the final on May 30.