CITYA five-year-old girl died and a six-year-old boy remained missing after both reportedly slipped into a canal while playing near the bank in Alipur. Rescue 1122 recovered the girl’s body near Matma Wali Bridge and continued searching for the boy.
WorldLebanese and Israeli ambassadors are due to meet at the White House, where President Donald Trump will greet them, a US official said. The talks come during a fragile 10-day ceasefire set to expire on Sunday.
NATIONALThe FIA says it has arrested 15 Shaikh Zayed Hospital employees after detecting alleged embezzlement of Rs36.2 million. Officials said the case involved forged entries and 156 fake bills approved over one-and-a-half years.
WorldThe USS George H.W. Bush has entered the US Central Command area, bringing the number of American carrier strike groups in the region to three. CENTCOM said the carrier is operating in the Indian Ocean.
WorldPakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have rejected attempts to alter the historic and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites. Their joint statement also condemned incursions at Al Aqsa Mosque and expanding Israeli settlements.
WorldIranian media said air defence batteries were activated in parts of Tehran late on Thursday, with Mehr reporting they engaged what it described as hostile targets. The cause was not immediately known.
WorldThe US Justice Department has relaxed restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerated a broader push to reclassify the drug as less dangerous. The move stops short of nationwide legalisation but could reshape the cannabis industry.
WorldPakistan has asked the UN Security Council to address India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning of serious peace, security and humanitarian consequences. Islamabad also called for full restoration of treaty obligations and data-sharing.
WorldThe Pentagon has removed US Navy Secretary John Phelan with immediate effect, according to US officials. His departure comes amid wider leadership changes and pressure to speed up American shipbuilding.
SportsPaolo Zampolli, a special envoy to Donald Trump, has suggested that Italy replace Iran at the FIFA World Cup. FIFA has pointed to Gianni Infantino’s recent comments that Iran will play as scheduled.
NATIONALThe Sindh government has declared May 1 a public holiday on the occasion of Labour Day. Government offices, public bodies and educational institutions will remain closed, except essential services.
SportsRawalpindiz pacer Naseem Shah suffered a left knee injury while fielding during a PSL 11 match against Islamabad United in Karachi. The franchise said its medical team was assessing the extent of the injury.
