Women’s Rights & Civic Space: Karachi police detained Aurat March organisers ahead of the May 10 protest, including 75-year-old activist Sheema Kermani, after activists struggled to secure an NOC; videos of her being shoved into a van went viral and Sindh suspended three officers. Courts & Travel Rights: The Lahore High Court told the FIA it can’t stop citizens from foreign travel on mere suspicion or vague grounds, ordering written reasons and ruling offloading a passenger bound for Nigeria illegal. Budget Process: President Zardari approved National Assembly and Senate budget sessions for June 5, with the 2026-27 federal budget to be presented and lawmakers expected back from Hajj. Diplomacy (US-China): Ishaq Dar met China’s Wang Yi in New York and is set to hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as Pakistan pushes multilateral cooperation and regional stability. UN Peacekeeping Push: PM Shehbaz and ISPR marked UN Peacekeepers Day, highlighting Pakistan’s long service and “Invest in Peace” theme. Labour Reform: Punjab notified the Punjab Labour Code 2026, extending protections to gig and app-based workers and strengthening bans on forced and child labour. Eidul Azha Coverage: Eid festivities continued nationwide on the third day, while Pakistan Army troops at Siachen sent Eid greetings from the frontline. Security (India-linked): NIA launched a multi-state crackdown on an alleged Pakistan-linked drone weapons smuggling network aimed at attacks in India. Markets & Energy: PSX rallied post-Eid, while petrol and diesel prices may fall if government follows global oil trends.