NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has allowed JDW Sugar Mills to challenge bans on tall crop cultivation in Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur before its Multan bench. The restrictions were imposed by district administrations citing security concerns in Katcha areas.
NATIONALHaripur police and HDO-Pakistan have announced a district-wide rehabilitation plan for ex-detainees in KP. The initiative will include phased psychological support sessions for former prisoners and under-trial individuals released on bail.
NATIONALThe FIA says it has arrested three suspects in Punjab in cases linked to visa fraud and human smuggling. The agency also said it recovered and returned several amounts to victims in Bahawalpur.
SportsBabar Azam scored an unbeaten 71 as Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators by eight wickets in Karachi. Sufiyan Muqeem took 3-25 and was named man of the match.
NATIONALFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan is closely monitoring the Middle East situation and warned that a prolonged Iran conflict could have serious economic consequences. He also said Pakistan’s leadership had supported diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran.
NewsThe Balochistan Assembly’s Home Department standing committee reviewed the proposed Probation and Parole Bill 2026 on Wednesday. Officials said the draft law is part of broader criminal justice reforms focused on public safety, rehabilitation and improved governance.
SportsUS Senator Chuck Schumer has urged FIFA to pay World Cup transport costs after reports of major fare increases for travel to MetLife Stadium. Similar concerns have also emerged in Boston over higher match-day ticket prices.
NATIONALThe KP Assembly has re-passed amendments to the public financial management law after the governor returned the bill with objections. The changes remove the Controller General Accounts’ role from accounting and expenditure authorisation in the province.
NATIONALThe first Hajj flight from Islamabad International Airport is scheduled to depart on April 19. A Ministry of Religious Affairs spokesperson said a special ceremony will be held to see off the first group of pilgrims.
PoliticsTTAP leaders criticised the government’s economic management, saying inflation, fuel pricing and power outages were worsening public hardship. They also defended the cancellation of the April 9 rally, saying the move was made in the interest of peace diplomacy.
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has voiced concern over a rising trend of lawyers seeking adjournments without sufficient cause. The court warned that such requests may lead to compensatory costs under the Supreme Court Rules.
NewsThree coal mine workers died after toxic gas accumulated inside a private coal lease in Degari, Machh. Officials and local sources identified the deceased as Murad Bakhsh, Ali Hassan and Dilawar Khan.
