WorldAustrian police said rat poison was found in a jar of HiPP baby food after a recall from SPAR stores. HiPP warned the contents could be life-threatening and said criminal interference was suspected.
A viral video shows religious cleric Mufti Abdul Qavi at a rave, prompting online reactions and renewed debate over his past controversies, including Qandeel Baloch.
Zayn Malik credits his Pakistani background for his most personal music yet in Konnakol, including “Nusrat,” a tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan—while online debate grows.
SportsSikandar Raza has backed the addition of new PSL teams, saying expansion will help widen the player pool over time. He also spoke about Lahore Qalandars, Shaheen Afridi, Zimbabwe’s T20 World Cup run and his recovery after Covid.
SportsKarachi Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first against Multan Sultans in the 28th match of PSL 11 at the National Bank Stadium. Multan entered the game third on the table, while Karachi were seventh.
WorldBritain is preparing legislation to align more closely with the EU as the Iran war and tensions with Donald Trump’s administration reshape London’s foreign and economic priorities. The proposed bill is expected to be announced on May 13.
NATIONALReligious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousuf says Haj preparations were completed on time and pilgrims are being provided the best possible facilities. PIA has begun its Haj operation, with flights departing from multiple cities under the annual schedule.
BusinessFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan has finalised a staff-level agreement with the IMF and is awaiting executive board approval for the next tranche. He also cited Eurobond repayment and Saudi support during a meeting with S&P Global Ratings.
NATIONALPakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt renewed diplomatic coordination at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 as efforts continue to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. The four countries also discussed sustaining the ceasefire due to expire on April 22.
NATIONALIndian Sikh pilgrims are returning home after completing their visit to Pakistan for Vaisakhi and the 327th birth anniversary of the Khalsa. Officials said 2,238 pilgrims arrived on April 10 and attended ceremonies at key gurdwaras.
Pakistan told the UN Security Council that funding shortfalls are weakening the UN mission in South Sudan. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said delayed reimbursements are also straining troop- and police-contributing countries.
WorldPope Leo said reports suggesting he was directly targeting Donald Trump were not fully accurate. He said his earlier speech had been prepared before Trump’s criticism and that he had no interest in debating the US president.
