WorldIndia has appointed veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as its next high commissioner to Bangladesh in a rare non-foreign service posting. The move comes as ties improve after months of strain following the 2024 upheaval in Bangladesh.
SportsHouston beat the Lakers 115-96 to stay alive in their playoff series, while the Spurs and Celtics both moved 3-1 ahead. Toronto also drew level with Cleveland after a late comeback.
SportsHarry Kane has put team success ahead of personal milestones as Bayern Munich prepares to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final. The England captain said winning the Champions League and German Cup takes priority.
SportsClermont came from 21-0 down to beat Toulouse 27-24 on Sunday, handing the Top 14 leaders their first home defeat since May 17, 2025. The result lifted Clermont to fifth and kept Toulouse 12 points clear at the top.
PoliticsKP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi met TTAP leaders Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas in Islamabad amid reports of differences within the opposition camp. A TTAP spokesperson said the meeting was held on Imran Khan’s directives.
WorldThailand is reviving its $30.97 billion Land Bridge project after recent Strait of Hormuz disruptions renewed concern over global shipping chokepoints. The government plans to seek cabinet approval in June or July before approaching investors.
BusinessThe oil industry has asked the State Bank of Pakistan to extend for two months the temporary permission for CIF-based petroleum imports. OCAC said regional volatility and high insurance and freight costs continue to disrupt supply arrangements.
NATIONALThe Federal Constitutional Court has suspended an LHC ruling that had struck down provisions allowing the government to inactivate passports and impose long-term travel bans. The case arose from the deportation of a Vehari resident from Iran.
NATIONALThe PMD has forecast mild heatwave conditions in southern Pakistan from April 29 to May 3, while a westerly wave is expected to lower temperatures in upper areas. The department said it is monitoring the situation and will issue updates if needed.
WorldA sandy mountainside in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province is attracting hundreds of male visitors each weekend for recreation, parkour and scenic views. Officials say the historic site is known for sand that does not diminish despite constant use.
LAHOREThe Lahore High Court has referred petitions against the Punjab Defamation Act 2024 to the chief justice after the Punjab government objected during proceedings. Justice Anwaar Hussain said the chief justice will decide which bench hears the case.
NATIONALAn Islamabad judicial magistrate has granted post-arrest bail to senior journalist Fakharur Rehman in a Peca case filed by the NCCIA. The court approved bail against surety bonds of Rs50,000 after hearing arguments from both sides.
