HEALTHA China-backed health initiative has been launched in Balochistan to improve maternal and newborn care at 100 medical centres in seven districts. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the project reflects Pakistan-China cooperation.
SportsCarlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the French Open and Italian Open after tests on his right wrist. The Spaniard said he and his team chose caution as he recovers from the injury sustained in Barcelona.
WorldDonald Trump hosted leading buyers of his $TRUMP meme coin at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday amid growing scrutiny of his family’s crypto ventures. The event included 297 top token holders and a VIP reception for the top 29.
NATIONALSecurity forces killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Noshki after separate attacks on police stations in Noshki and Kachhi. One police official was killed and several others were injured in the attacks.
LocalThe FIA said it arrested two suspects in Gujranwala over an alleged visa fraud network operating through travel and study consultancy businesses, and separately detained a suspected human smuggler in Hafizabad.
NATIONALThe European Union is set to provide Pakistan with a €160 million loan package for flood recovery in Sindh and water supply improvement in Karachi. Agreements with the European Investment Bank are scheduled to be signed on April 28.
BusinessThe federal government is expected to set a 5.1pc GDP growth target and seek over Rs15.5 trillion in tax collection in the 2026-27 budget. Finance ministry sources said the budget is being finalised in line with IMF programme benchmarks.
NATIONALIslamabad and Rawalpindi administrations have allowed public, private and goods transport to resume, while keeping Faizabad and Pir Wadhai bus terminals closed. Islamabad has also reopened hiking trails and parks and revised business closing hours.
SportsA group of 18 Pakistani runners, including athletes from Pakistan and the diaspora, is set to participate in the 46th London Marathon. The contingent includes three Six Star finishers and runners competing for personal milestones and charitable causes.
SportsFormer Olympian Samiullah Khan said in Peshawar that Pakistan-China friendship is everlasting during a visit to the China Window Centre. He also called for a friendly hockey series between the two countries.
TechnologyGilgit-Baltistan has approved policy directives for 5G trials, clearing the way for four telecom operators to begin testing soon. Officials said the PTA will move ahead after authorisation from the IT ministry.
WorldThe United States has begun refunding more than $166 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era trade measures. Importers are rushing to file claims, while smaller businesses fear delays and procedural hurdles.
