Breathe Pakistan’s international climate change conference has been postponed and will now be held on May 6 and 7 in Islamabad. The organisers said the dates were changed because of scheduling issues involving international participants.
WorldUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement said at least 17 immigrants died in its custody from January through early April 2026. The agency said 31 deaths were recorded last year, the highest annual total in two decades.
WorldFar-right leaders from across Europe gathered in Milan for a rally against irregular migration and EU regulations. The event came days after Viktor Orban’s election defeat in Hungary and amid pressure on Matteo Salvini’s League at home.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has directed the Punjab government to restart recruitment for disabled candidates in medical officer hiring after finding the mandatory three per cent quota was omitted. The court also ordered future compliance across departments.
PoliticsMQM-P has announced it will field candidates on all 24 Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly seats in the June 7 elections. Dr Farooq Sattar also announced the merger of BSF with APMSO and outlined the party’s priorities for the region.
NewsThe FIA says four people, including three women, were arrested in Sialkot over alleged beggary in Saudi Arabia. A case has been registered and further investigation is under way.
NATIONALNHMP said it foiled an alleged kidnapping for ransom attempt on the M-3 Motorway and arrested one suspect. In separate developments, police reported the arrest of an injured robbery suspect in Nankana Sahib, while the FIA said it detained an alleged human smuggler in Bhera.
PoliticsThe Sindh government has accused opposition parties, especially the PML-F, of targeting the PPP as political activity intensifies in the province. At a Larkana press conference, spokesperson Buland Khan Junejo also highlighted the party’s governance record and welfare initiatives.
NATIONALThe Sindh High Court has ruled that no law in Sindh allows the blocking of CNICs in civil litigation. It set aside a civil court order and directed Nadra to restore the identity cards of the judgment debtors.
WorldDubai police have arrested Daniel Kinahan after receiving a judicial file from Irish authorities, a law-enforcement source confirmed. The force said it detained an Irish fugitive over alleged involvement in an organised criminal group.
CITYA suspect linked by police to the robbery of a girl riding a scooty in Lahore was arrested after being injured in an encounter. The case had drawn widespread attention after video of the incident circulated online.
EducationBISE Rawalpindi has rescheduled matric papers postponed on April 8 at 64 centres in Rawalpindi city. The board said the exams will now be held on May 2 at the same centres under the same roll numbers.
