HEALTHA Dawn editorial says a BBC investigation into the Taunsa HIV outbreak has exposed a severe public health crisis rooted in unsafe medical practices and weak oversight. It calls for accountability and stronger infection-control enforcement.
SportsLionel Messi has bought Spanish fifth-tier club Cornella, the Catalan side announced on Thursday. The club said the move reflects his ties to Barcelona and commitment to developing sport and talent in Catalonia.
WorldIran and the US are now pursuing a temporary memorandum after Islamabad talks failed to bridge major differences over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Iranian sources said disputes over uranium stockpiles and enrichment timelines remain unresolved.
SportsKarachi Kings have signed former England opener Jason Roy for PSL 2026 as a replacement for Muhammad Waseem, who has joined UAE national duty. The franchise hopes Roy will strengthen its top order after two straight defeats.
NATIONALA worker was rescued alive from a collapsed marble mine in Mardan 16 days after the March 31 incident, Rescue 1122 said. Officials have formed a committee to investigate the collapse and verify the identities of the victims.
Arts / EntertainmentSpotify Pakistan has ranked Talha Anjum as the country’s most-streamed artist over the past five years. The top 10 list also includes Atif Aslam, Young Stunners, Abdul Hannan and Hasan Raheem.
Qatar gave Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a high-honor welcome, escorting his flight with Rafale fighter jets. A video shows the PM thanking Qatar’s Emir and pilots as the visit boosts bilateral ties.
BusinessPakistan recorded a current account surplus of $1.07 billion in March 2026, up from $231 million in February, according to the SBP. Officials and analysts linked the increase to lower deficits and higher remittances.
NATIONALPakistan and Turkiye have concluded the joint commando exercise Jinnah-XIII in Ankara and Isparta, the ISPR said. The military said the drill focused on counterterrorism, while the Pakistan Navy also carried out a live anti-ship missile firing.
A Lahore resident shares that a restaurant in DHA Phase 5 added fuel and LPG charges as a separate line item
A viral video from Lahore shows two brothers beating a teenage boy who allegedly dragged a distressed girl into an isolated alley to assault her
A UK AI startup’s Narwhal Labs campaign was pulled after complaints to the ASA. Critics called the ads sexist and misogynistic, reigniting debate on AI bias and the “perfect worker.”
