CITYThe Pakistan Airport Authority plans to build a multi-storey aviation complex in Islamabad’s Blue Area on a 9,000-square-yard plot. Project documents describe it as the capital’s tallest building, while a public hearing is set for May 18.
WorldUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held talks in South Korea on Wednesday before the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. Trade, semiconductors, rare earths and the Iran war are expected to feature in the discussions.
CITYThe Sindh High Court has dismissed a petition against tree cutting, demolition of enclosures and construction work at Karachi Zoo. The court said the petitioner failed to establish any illegality or mala fide in the project.
CITYSindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ordered completion of the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Flyover in Hyderabad by the first week of July. He formed a three-minister team to oversee the long-delayed project.
LocalThe FIA says it has arrested five alleged human traffickers, including a proclaimed offender, during a crackdown in the Gujranwala region. Officials said the suspects are accused of taking at least Rs8.6 million from complainants on the pretext of sending them abroad.
CITYSenior citizens in Lahore are facing long waits for driving licence processing amid stricter medical certificate checks and reported tensions within the city traffic police. Officials and the department have offered differing accounts of the disruption.
NATIONALA Senate committee has directed Nepra to investigate the performance of IPPs, including capacity and energy payments and contract extensions, amid concern over rising electricity costs. The panel also took up issues related to PAO appointments, a gas billing complaint and CSS examinations.
WorldAfghan authorities said two TOLO News journalists were arrested in Kabul and that the case remains under investigation. Media rights groups have called for their immediate release and expressed concern over the lack of details.
NATIONALIslamabad’s legal community has objected to the JCP’s decision not to treat IHC vacancies created by judges’ transfers as fresh openings. Lawyers say the move could further reduce representation for Islamabad-based practitioners in the high court.
WorldThe European Commission has invited Taliban officials to Brussels for talks on returning migrants to Afghanistan, prompting criticism from rights advocates and left-wing lawmakers. The EU says the move does not amount to formal recognition of the Taliban.
NATIONALThe Sindh Assembly rejected a PTI resolution on May 12 victims after the speaker ruled it out of order, prompting Nisar Khuhro to walk out. The house also passed a resolution against honour killings and discussed malaria and dengue preparedness.
SportsLionel Messi remains MLS's highest-paid player with a $25 million base salary, according to the MLS Players Association. His guaranteed compensation at Inter Miami stands at $28.3 million.
