NATIONALSpeakers at a Karachi conference warned that global instability and conflicts involving nuclear-capable states have pushed the world dangerously close to catastrophe. They also called for stronger international cooperation and peaceful coexistence among major powers.
CITYKarachi recorded 398 complaints involving domestic violence, harassment, abuse and related offences against women and minors from January to April, according to the Police Women and Child Protection Cell. The report shows domestic violence was the most reported category.
BusinessThe government has reviewed export promotion proposals and possible incentives for priority sectors ahead of the federal budget. Officials discussed fiscal support, trade facilitation and measures to improve competitiveness and SME participation.
EducationThe Sindh government has approved a new arrangement dividing control of educational boards between the chief minister and the minister for universities and boards. The move comes as multiple boards face scrutiny over alleged irregularities and administrative lapses.
CITYKarachi’s severe heatwave has increased pressure on hospitals, with hundreds of patients arriving with heat-related illnesses. Doctors have urged residents to avoid peak hours and stay hydrated.
NewsA special anti-narcotics court in Islamabad acquitted Siraj and Anwar Zeb in a case involving 84kg of charas and 98kg of opium. The court cited lack of direct evidence linking the two men to the seized narcotics.
EducationStudents at Kohsar University have complained of delays in receiving laptops under the Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme. The administration says the first phase was carried out according to the HEC-issued merit list.
NATIONALA former LRH hospital director has been appointed to Mardan Medical Complex despite earlier orders by the KP chief minister for his removal. The case has renewed attention on the powers exercised by MTI boards of governors.
SportsBangladesh clawed back into the first Test in Dhaka by reducing Pakistan from 210-1 to 230-5 on day three. Debutant Azan Awais scored 103 and became the 14th Pakistan batter to hit a century on Test debut.
NATIONALThe Peshawar High Court was told that a special Road Protection Force has been formed to secure travellers on Kurram’s main road. The court sought fresh reports on the Thall-Parachinar Road situation and government steps before the next hearing on June 9.
NewsThe AJK Election Commission says around 90pc of voter list discrepancies have been corrected and the election schedule will be issued in mid-May. Officials said technical issues had caused about 167,000 new voter entries to go missing from updated data.
NewsThe FIA said it arrested eight suspects in separate operations involving visa fraud, human smuggling and copyright violations in Lahore, Sialkot, Multan and Faisalabad. Officials said the cases involved alleged fraud worth millions of rupees.
