WorldThe US Senate voted 51-47 to block a Democratic resolution that would have barred President Donald Trump from military action against Cuba without congressional approval. Republicans said no active hostilities exist, while Democrats argued US actions already amount to military force.
CITYFWO has started work on a section of Karachi’s BRT Red Line after the Lot 2 contractor was stopped and its office sealed. Construction activity has resumed at multiple points along the long-delayed route.
NATIONALThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has unanimously passed resolutions calling for austerity measures and immediate steps to stop drone attacks in Bara tehsil. Lawmakers also raised concerns over security, inflation, energy shortages and resource distribution.
CITYThe Sindh High Court has sought responses from K-Electric and KMC on a petition against an increase in municipal tax charged through electricity bills. In a separate case, it also sought a compliance report on jobs for visually impaired siblings at KDA.
NATIONALThe Balochistan government has reviewed its reward policy for the arrest of most-wanted terrorists and criminal suspects at a high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langov. Officials said the move is aimed at improving security operations and encouraging public cooperation.
CITYThe Board of Intermediate Education Karachi has announced that annual intermediate exams for 2026 will begin on April 29 and continue until June 15. More than 160,000 students are expected to appear at 175 centres across the city.
CITYKarachi is expected to remain hot over the next few days, but no heatwave is forecast for the city, the PMD said. A heatwave alert has, however, been issued for several central and upper Sindh districts until May 3.
NewsSindh revenue officials say a digital property card and e-transfer system will make property transfers faster, simpler and more secure. The update came during a review visit to Matiari, where land record rewriting is under way.
LocalThe Sindh High Court’s Hyderabad bench has issued contempt notices to the Hyderabad Water Corporation CEO and HDA director general over alleged non-compliance with court orders. A subsequent order reassigned 62 employees to their parent departments.
PoliticsK-P CM’s aide Shafi Jan has criticised the late-night transfer of Imran Khan to hospital, calling it unlawful and secretive. He also raised concerns over Bushra Bibi’s medical treatment and demanded independent medical access.
WorldIsraeli strikes in Gaza killed five Palestinians on Tuesday, including a nine-year-old boy in Khan Younis, according to health officials. Four others were killed in a separate air strike on a vehicle in Gaza City.
WorldGCC leaders held a consultative meeting in Jeddah chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss regional developments and coordination after Iranian strikes. The gathering came amid continued concern over the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire.
