NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has reserved its verdict on a petition challenging the division of inherited property in a dispute spanning more than a century and involving about 666 acres. The bench questioned the evidentiary value of lineage and death records produced in the case.
EducationPunjab has launched the Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence project under a public-private partnership model, with 155 schools selected in the first phase. Teachers’ organisations have rejected the move and announced protests, while officials say it will improve education standards.
CITYA Faisalabad man allegedly died after being assaulted by his business partners during a dispute over profit-sharing in a marriage hall business, police said. His wife told police he had long complained of unfair treatment in the partnership.
BusinessPakistan’s banking sector had only 22% of its assets in private-sector lending as of March 2026, according to Optimus Capital Management. The report says banks are increasingly using borrowed liquidity to invest in government debt instead of financing businesses and consumers.
Arts & CultureFrench scholars and artists have used AI to create a Moliere-style play set to premiere at the Royal Opera of Versailles. The project combines machine-generated text with extensive human review and traditional stagecraft.
NATIONALA dispute over speaking time between PPP lawmaker Mumtaz Ali Chang and Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Zahir Iqbal Channar dominated the Punjab Assembly session. The sitting also saw criticism of the sports department and a government defence of ongoing schemes.
CITYThe CDA has sealed the offices of two housing societies in Islamabad’s Zone IV after declaring them illegal. Officials said the action was taken over violations of planning and zoning laws and illegal plot sales.
CITYTwo separate violent incidents in Islamabad have left a woman dead and an abducted youth killed. Police have registered cases in both matters, but no arrests have been made so far.
BusinessRawalpindi traders have rejected early market closure timings and demanded that markets remain open until 10pm and restaurants until midnight. They also called for lower petrol prices and warned of protests if their demands are not met.
HEALTHThe Public Accounts Committee of the Balochistan Assembly reviewed a special audit of Bolan Medical Complex Hospital and identified irregularities worth billions of rupees. The committee ordered record verification within 10 days and directed action under the BEDA Act.
NATIONALThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has passed the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency Bill 2026, granting autonomy to ETEA. The session also saw brief floor drama when treasury lawmakers initially backed opposition amendments before they were rejected.
NATIONALThe prime suspect in the Mureed Abbas murder case, Atif Zaman, has recorded his statement before a sessions court in Karachi and denied killing Mureed Abbas and Khizar Hayat. Final arguments have been sought for May 14.
