NATIONALHundreds of AGEGA workers protested outside the Civil Secretariat in Lahore, demanding restoration of pension, gratuity and leave encashment. They also called for a 30pc disparity allowance and a 50pc salary increase.
LocalPolice in Sahiwal have arrested two suspects after registering a case against an alleged honey-trap gang accused of extorting Rs2.5 million from a commission agent. The case was lodged after the complainant approached the IGP.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has set aside the Punjab government’s withdrawal of time-scale upgradation granted to four directors of physical education. The court ordered restoration of the benefit and barred recovery proceedings.
HEALTHPolice in Rawalpindi have booked four people for allegedly threatening and obstructing a polio vaccination team in Sadiqabad. The case was registered after a health official said the team faced abuse, resistance and threats during the campaign.
WorldHouse Democrats have introduced six articles of impeachment against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war and other allegations. The move is unlikely to pass in the Republican-led House.
EducationThe PMDC’s decision to require Juvenile Registration Cards for under-18 MDCAT 2026 candidates has drawn criticism from parents over added costs and long queues. The council says the move is part of digitisation and public sensitisation.
NATIONALThe Pakistan Airports Authority has extended until April 30 a NOTAM allowing airlines flying to and from Pakistan to carry higher quantities of fuel from abroad. The measure remains in place due to Middle East-related operational concerns and fuel supply constraints.
NATIONALOpposition parties have criticised ongoing electricity and gas loadshedding, saying the outages are unjust despite high tariffs and surplus generation capacity. JUI-F and JI leaders questioned the rationale for continued shortages.
NATIONALThe Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the federal government’s ban on importing books from India and Israel. The court ruled that the right to read is qualified and may be restricted by law on foreign policy and national security grounds.
NATIONALThe federal government has announced two new road projects in Gilgit-Baltistan during a meeting chaired by Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan at NHA headquarters. The schemes include roads from Astore to Chilam Chowki and Deosai to Skardu.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court heard a contempt plea against the PTA chairman and FIA DG over alleged failure to implement orders on removing blasphemous social media content. The court sought a detailed compliance report and questioned enforcement against platforms without offices in Pakistan.
Ayub Teaching Hospital in Abbottabad has installed four water filtration plants and opened four tuck shops on its premises. Hospital officials said the steps are aimed at improving access to clean water and essential items for patients, attendants and staff.
