NATIONALThe Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government reviewed labour reforms, worker registration and housing measures in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. The session also discussed steps under way for the revival of student unions.
NATIONALThe government has completed the rollout of the Audit Management Information System in 30 field audit offices across Pakistan. Official documents say all audit teams are now using the digital platform and conducting risk-based audits.
WorldThe US and Iran exchanged fresh public warnings as a fragile ceasefire held, while tensions over the Strait of Hormuz deepened. Trump said Washington was in control of the waterway, while Iranian officials insisted the country’s leadership remained united.
NATIONALCivil, military and community leaders at a grand jirga in Gwadar agreed to improve coordination to support peace and inclusive development in Balochistan. The meeting focused on Gwadar and the wider Makran Division.
NATIONALChief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has opposed a Judicial Commission meeting set for April 28 to consider transferring five Islamabad High Court judges. In a letter, he warned the move could undermine judicial independence and public confidence.
NATIONALPower supply remained under pressure during peak hours as lower provincial water demand and LNG shortages reduced generation. Officials said load management continued despite some improvement in urban supply.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has upheld a conditional remand order in a family dispute, ruling that a father cannot avoid paying maintenance to his minor child during retrial proceedings. The court said a father’s obligation to support a minor child is continuous and independent of litigation.
NATIONALThe Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has withdrawn a proposed legal provision that would have granted lifetime perks to a former speaker. The move followed criticism on social media and objections raised during a review by a cabinet sub-committee.
EducationThe Anti-Corruption Establishment has expanded its probe into the Mirpurkhas BISE corruption case, summoning five officials, including a deputy secretary and three former chairmen, on April 24. Departmental records have also been sought within a week.
NATIONALSindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said books remain a key source of knowledge and called for promoting reading habits among youth. He also stressed the importance of preserving Sindhi literature and protecting creators’ rights.
CITYDarakhshan police in Karachi said they arrested four suspects for allegedly stealing a traffic signal device box in Defence. Police said the stolen equipment was recovered, while another alleged accomplice remains at large.
NATIONALBalochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has inaugurated the province’s first research centre on countering violent extremism. He also launched a digital dashboard to support evidence-based policymaking and visited NUST Quetta for a youth dialogue.
