WorldBahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 people, saying they glorified or sympathised with Iranian attacks or contacted foreign parties. A rights group condemned the move and said it was the first such action since 2019.
LAHOREThousands of workplace harassment and inheritance cases in Punjab are pending as the provincial ombudsperson’s office has remained vacant since May 2025. Official figures show more than 1,000 recent harassment cases and over 4,000 inheritance claims are awaiting resolution.
EducationThe District Education Authority has issued show-cause notices to a teacher and headmistress of a girls’ school over the alleged assault of a disabled Class I student. The two officials have been asked to reply by April 30 and appear for a personal hearing.
LAHOREEncroachments in the Ravi riverbed have delayed phase-2 of Lahore’s flood-protection embankment project, according to Ruda. Officials and experts have warned that the delay could increase risks during the upcoming monsoon.
PoliticsFive jailed PTI leaders have criticised the federal government over prolonged loadshedding, saying the power crisis reflects deeper structural problems. In a statement issued through their counsel, they also questioned energy planning and net metering uncertainty.
WorldNorth Korea has carried out five missile launches since late February, including four in April, as analysts say Pyongyang is using the Middle East conflict to advance weapons development and reinforce its nuclear status.
NATIONALA 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad, Peshawar and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday. The Seismic Monitoring Centre said the epicentre was in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region at a depth of 170 kilometres.
PESHAWARParachinar Airport in Kurram district has resumed operations after renovation and repair work by the Frontier Works Organisation and Pakistan Airports Authority. Six successful trial landings and takeoffs were conducted before the runways were cleared for use.
KARACHISindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has apologised to Karachi residents over delays in the Red Line project and announced that University Road will be rebuilt within 90 days. The Sindh government will fund the road work separately from the ADB-backed BRT scheme.
NATIONALPakistan and China have signed three MoUs covering seawater desalination in Karachi, agricultural technology and tea-sector cooperation. President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing during his visit to China.
EntertainmentActor Hajra Yamin says traditional hierarchies in the TV industry should not weaken performers’ confidence. She also spoke about supporting roles, social media influence and the business side of casting.
NATIONALA police head constable was martyred after armed militants attacked a checkpost in Pishin’s Huramzai area, police said. Authorities identified the slain official as Naimatullah and said a search operation was launched.
