NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has upheld the cancellation of the One Constitution Avenue lease and ruled that apartment buyers have no ownership rights. The court said affected purchasers may seek recovery of their investment from the builder.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has conditionally suspended the Rs5 million damages awarded against Meesha Shafi in Ali Zafar’s defamation case. However, the court kept intact the restriction on her from repeating harassment allegations against him.
In Sonipat, Haryana, a man allegedly tried to reconcile with his estranged wife by bringing a snake charmer to his in-laws’ home, sparking a crowd and online reactions. It’s unclear if it helped.
PoliticsBilawal Bhutto-Zardari said in Karachi that Pakistan had shown unity and resolve during last year’s conflict with India. He said the country did not seek war but stood firm when tested.
WorldThree passengers have died and three others are ill on board the MV Hondius in a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Dutch authorities, WHO and the cruise operator confirmed a serious medical situation, with one patient in intensive care in South Africa.
Actor Nimra Khan has confirmed her second marriage, sharing Instagram glimpses from a ceremony in Paris. Posing near the Eiffel Tower, she wrote heartfelt captions as fans and fellow actors sent congratulations.
BCCI is discussing new restrictions on players’ girlfriends during the IPL, citing discipline, travel delays and integrity concerns. The board will review the proposal at its next meeting and may extend it to India teams.
Muslim Abbas, a former Tamasha finalist, says post-production editing can reshape context and portray contestants in fixed roles. He explains how editing influences how viewers perceive “heroes,” “villains,” and more.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has dismissed Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s pleas for suspension of sentence in the £190 million case after fixing their main appeals for May 7. The court also heard related petitions involving Bushra Bibi’s access requests and Imran Khan’s prison visitation rights.
BusinessOil prices slipped slightly after Donald Trump said the US would assist ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Crude remained above $100 a barrel as shipping constraints and the lack of a US-Iran peace deal continued to support the market.
NATIONALIshaq Dar told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi that dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable path to peace, the Foreign Office said. The two discussed the regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts.
BusinessThe PSX’s benchmark KSE-100 index jumped 4,170 points in intraday trade on Monday, reaching 167,164.26. The rally came as investor sentiment improved amid developments linked to US-Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz.
