NATIONALA National Assembly committee has recommended a bill to establish a Federal Government Real Estate Management Authority. The panel said government properties need better management to improve returns and curb encroachments.
NATIONALInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi reviewed the province’s security situation and anti-terror steps on Tuesday. An official statement said Naqvi assured full federal cooperation for peace and stability.
NATIONALThe ANP has filed a complaint with the NCCIA, KP police chief and home secretary over an alleged social media campaign targeting its leaders and workers on religious grounds. Mian Iftikhar Hussain said the campaign could endanger lives and disturb public order.
NATIONALThe NHA has approved a 172km motorway from Mansehra to Chilas via Kaghan, Naran and Jhal Khand. Officials say the route will cut KKH travel distance by up to 120km and include a 13.5km Babusar Tunnel.
SportsAndrew Flintoff has been appointed Sydney Thunder head coach on a two-year deal. The former England captain is taking up his first overseas coaching role with the Big Bash League side.
SportsSouth Korea have called up defender Cho Wi-je to their World Cup squad after Cho Yu-min suffered a foot injury. The 24-year-old said the late selection capped a rapid rise from second-tier football.
EntertainmentFaysal Quraishi and Shamoon Abbasi will share the screen again after nearly 10 years in Abu Aleeha’s Punjabi film Mango Jatt. The director says the film is a family-oriented romantic comedy rooted in Punjab’s culture and scenery.
EntertainmentClint Eastwood has reportedly retired from acting and directing at 96, according to remarks by his son Kyle Eastwood. The veteran filmmaker's reported exit would close a career spanning more than 70 years in Hollywood.
EntertainmentYoung YouTube directors are driving strong box office returns with indie horror films Backrooms and Obsession. Industry figures say Gen Z turnout is helping lift cinemas after years of pressure.
NATIONALConsumers may face a Rs1.73 per unit fuel cost adjustment for April, though the Power Division says a larger quarterly relief will leave June tariffs effectively unchanged. Nepra also sought a report from K-Electric over prolonged outages in Karachi.
Pakistani pine nut exports to China nearly doubled between 2023 and 2025, according to Chinese customs data. Industry participants say better processing, packaging and logistics could help expand Pakistan’s share in the premium market.
WorldBangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of the UN General Assembly for its 81st session after a close vote against Cyprus candidate Andreas S. Kakouris. Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar congratulated him on the result.
