News update today pakistan

Here are some of the top news updates from Pakistan for today:

Politics

• Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced that he will lead a long march to Islamabad on May 25 to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the dissolution of the National Assembly. (Source: Dawn)
• The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has accused the PTI of trying to destabilize the country and vowed to resist the long march. (Source: The News)

Economy

• The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a 25-basis-point increase in the policy rate to 12.5% to curb inflation and stabilize the economy. (Source: Business Recorder)
• The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has seen a significant decline in trading volumes and prices due to concerns over the economic situation and political uncertainty. (Source: The Express Tribune)

Security

• A suicide bombing attack on a mosque in Peshawar's Hayatabad area has killed at least 15 people and injured many more. (Source: Dawn)
• The Pakistan Army has launched a military operation in North Waziristan to target terrorist hideouts and disrupt their supply lines. (Source: The News)

Sports

• Pakistan's cricket team has won the first Test match against West Indies by an innings and 88 runs. (Source: The Express Tribune)
• The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced that the 2023 season will be played in March and April. (Source: Dawn)

Other News

• The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning for several cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, due to a severe heatwave expected in the coming days. (Source: The News)
• The Sindh government has announced a ban on the use of single-use plastic bags in the province to reduce pollution and protect the environment. (Source: Dawn)

Please note that these are just some of the top news updates from Pakistan for today and may not be exhaustive.