WorldA courtroom battle between Senator Mark Kelly and the Pentagon is drawing national attention in Washington and fuelling talk of a possible 2028 presidential run. Appeals court judges appeared sceptical of the government’s case over Kelly’s remarks on unlawful military orders.
LAHOREDomestic workers in Punjab remain vulnerable to exploitation despite the 2019 law, which officials and activists say has not been fully implemented. Women and children make up a large share of the sector, with labour groups demanding wages, social security and legal protection.
NATIONALSenators voiced concern in the Senate over rising violence against women, with Sherry Rehman saying the conviction rate in such cases stood at only five per cent. The House also heard JUI-F concerns over law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
WorldThe Pentagon has released more than 160 previously secret files on reported UFO sightings, including records dating back to the 1940s. The move follows a February order by President Donald Trump to begin disclosing government material on the subject.
SportsBarcelona can clinch a second straight La Liga title with a draw against Real Madrid on Sunday. A win would also keep Hansi Flick's side on track for 100 points and other league records.
SportsBangladesh ended the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan on 301-4 in Dhaka after recovering from 31-2. Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 101, while Shaheen Shah Afridi became the first Pakistan bowler to reach 100 WTC wickets.
NATIONALSecurity sources said a militant killed in an April 9 operation near Baka Khel Airport in Bannu was an Afghan Taliban special forces member. They identified him as Fatehullah alias Mudassir and said he was linked to cross-border militant activity.
SportsShaheen Shah Afridi became the first Pakistan bowler to claim 100 wickets in ICC World Test Championship history on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh. Bangladesh, however, ended the day strongly on 301-4 in Dhaka.
KARACHIKarachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab reached the Sindh Assembly on Friday on an e-bike without a helmet. He later said he would buy a helmet and apply for a motorcycle licence.
NATIONALState Minister Kheal Das Kohistani says the government is considering devolving BISP to the provinces, but not abolishing it. He says any decision will be taken after consultations with coalition partners.
WorldAustralia has sanctioned the BLA and three of its senior leaders under counter-terrorism financing measures. The move comes as Pakistan continues to press for wider international action against the banned outfit.
Atiqa Odho says her son Bilal urged her to marry Samar Ali Khan for the third time, even as her mother and daughters opposed the decision. She reflects on her past marriages and the role Bilal played in convincing her family.
