NewsBalochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said improved facilities for lawyers could make the justice system more effective. He made the remarks during a meeting in Quetta with delegations from the Pakistan Bar Council and Balochistan Bar Council.
NewsA passenger coach travelling from Panjgur to Karachi caught fire near Gadani in Hub district and was completely destroyed, police said. No casualties were reported, while the driver and cleaner were arrested and an investigation is under way.
CITYThe Balochistan Food Authority sealed multiple bottled water plants in Quetta during inspections on Monday. Officials cited poor hygiene, rodent waste, algae in tanks, incorrect labelling and tampered expiry dates among the violations.
BusinessPakistan’s profit and dividend outflows on foreign investments rose to $1.828 billion in July-March FY26, according to SBP data. The power and financial sectors accounted for the largest outflows, while FDI fell 27pc during the period.
WorldThe European Left Alliance has urged EU foreign ministers to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, saying a Palestine initiative has crossed 1 million signatures. Rights groups also called for concrete EU measures over Gaza and Lebanon.
NATIONALThe KP Assembly will hold its April 22 session at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, the first time it will meet outside the assembly building. Officials say the move is aimed at improving transparency and public engagement.
NATIONALThe government says Pakistan’s growth will slow in the current and next fiscal years due to Middle East war-related supply disruptions, higher oil prices and cuts in development spending. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the PSDP was reduced to fund fuel subsidies and ease inflationary pressure.
SportsBayern Munich beat Stuttgart 4-2 to clinch a record-extending 35th Bundesliga title with four games to spare. Harry Kane scored again as Bayern continued a record-breaking league campaign.
SportsEndrick scored one goal and set up another as Lyon beat PSG 2-1 in Paris, tightening the Ligue 1 title race. The defeat left PSG one point ahead of Lens, although Luis Enrique's side still have a game in hand.
SportsAC Milan and Juventus both won in Serie A on Sunday to improve their chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League. Milan beat Verona 1-0, while Juve defeated Bologna 2-0.
SportsA football match between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno in Asuncion was suspended after clashes between fans and police at the stadium. At least six officers were injured, around 100 people were detained, and the APF is expected to review the case.
SportsAustralia’s Hannah Green won the LA Championship after birdieing the first hole of a three-way playoff. The victory was her third in the event and her eighth LPGA Tour title.
