Manal Jaffery is a news editor at Pakistan Today with extensive experience in journalism, reporting, newsroom editing and digital content production. Her work covers national and international news, with a focus on accuracy, clarity and timely reporting.
Young breaststroke champion talks training, school-life balance, favourite races and what it takes to aim for bigger international events
Family of a Pakistani crew member on the hijacked Honour 25 details the April 21 distress text, days without contact, and a brief bunker video call showing armed captivity and food shortages.
Cambridge International Education says it is investigating reports that an A-Level Mathematics Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics 1) was leaked and shared online before the June 2026 exam, including solved and unsolved versions.
West Palm Beach police officers faced an unexpected alligator in an empty parking lot. A viral video shows an officer controlling the reptile and colleagues securing its mouth for safe relocation.
A mother reflects on how pregnancies, postpartum, and constant caregiving can erase her sense of self—while society expects women to adjust silently.
Multiple polls place Donald Trump’s approval in the mid-30s ahead of the US midterm elections, with major drops on the economy, immigration, and foreign policy.
Pakistan ranks 16th globally in the Global Outsourcing Talent Index 2026, driven by strong talent availability and low labor costs. The report cites digital infrastructure as the main constraint, with potential to climb further.
Sri Lanka is set to offer free six-month tourist visas to passport holders from 39 countries, including Pakistan, to boost tourism and aid economic recovery. Draft regulations will go to parliament after cabinet approval.
HEC has opened applications for fully funded PhD scholarships for Pakistani students under the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Project. Funding covers tuition, stipend and health insurance for top 50 US universities; up to $12,000/year for ranks 51–100. Apply by April 30, 2026.
Clashes erupted in Islamabad after an anti-encroachment demolition near Bari Imam shrine in Noorpur Shahan. Police used tear gas and baton charges as homes were razed and dozens were injured.
International figures praise Pakistan’s mediation as US and Iran move toward a ceasefire after weeks of confrontation. Former Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni backs Nobel Peace Prize recognition and notes Islamabad’s push for dialogue.
Pakistan says Iran and the US agreed to an immediate ceasefire, including Lebanon. Trump pauses Iran strikes for two weeks if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, with talks planned in Islamabad April 10.
