LAHORELahore’s signal-free corridor project is drawing criticism as residents and planners say replacing signals with U-turns has increased congestion and accidents. Officials say some sites are being monitored and widened where road space is insufficient.
WorldItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said AI-generated fake images of her were circulating online and warned that deepfakes could deceive and manipulate the public. She urged users to verify online content before believing or sharing it.
PoliticsPTI leaders and Imran Khan’s sisters were again denied a meeting with the jailed former prime minister at Adiala jail on Tuesday. The party also criticised the government over visitation rights and cited the HRCP report on human rights concerns.
NATIONALSHIKARPUR: SHO Ali Hassan of Lakhi Ghulam Shah police station was killed after a policeman opened fire on his car near Golo Daro, police said. SSP Muhammad Kaleem said the shooting appeared to be a case of mistaken identity.
NATIONALKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced a province-wide pen-down strike for May 6, alleging federal discrimination in the NFC Award and energy sectors. He said emergency services would remain exempt.
Pakistan International Airlines announced a 40% reduction in fares for flights from Pakistan to Riyadh and Dammam, effective May 5, 2026. The discount applies to outbound routes and can be booked via PIA’s official channels.
A viral video shows TV host Iqrar Ul Hassan’s rally in Tunsa Sharif with rows of empty chairs. Online claims suggest only one attendee and that he secured key positions.
BusinessPakistan has missed its SEZ targets for foreign investment and job creation, Investment Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said. He said only four of nine designated zones have moved to partial implementation as the focus shifts to CPEC Phase II industrialisation.
HEALTHThe NA Standing Committee on Health was told that nearly 20,000 HIV patients who began treatment at ART centres are now ‘missing’. Lawmakers also rejected a request for an in-camera briefing and raised concerns over prevention, funding and enforcement gaps.
NATIONALPakistan’s military leadership said regional peace and stability are linked to collective restraint, responsibility and respect for sovereignty. The remarks came after the 275th Corps Commanders’ Conference at GHQ chaired by Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Makeup artist Babar Zaheer says backlash over Mahira Khan’s Neelofar press tour look turned abusive, with death threats and Botox rumours. He clarifies the transformation was technical and condemns the hate.
WorldAn Israeli court has extended by six days the detention of two foreign activists taken from a Gaza-bound flotilla. Their lawyers allege abuse in custody, while Israeli authorities reject the claims.
