EducationThe Senate Functional Committee on Devolution expressed concern over harassment cases in universities and called for stronger safeguards. Officials told the panel that 472 cases were reported nationwide, with 455 resolved.
WorldUS President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Pope Leo in a Truth Social post, urging the pontiff to take note of killings of protesters in Iran. He also said Iran having a nuclear bomb was absolutely unacceptable.
WorldIAEA chief Rafael Grossi said North Korea is showing a serious increase in nuclear weapons production capability, citing expanded activity at Yongbyon and other facilities. He made the remarks during a visit to Seoul.
BusinessThe SBP cut treasury bill yields for one-, three- and six-month tenors in its latest auction, while the 12-month rate rose. The government raised Rs1.5 trillion against total bids of Rs4.249 trillion.
BusinessOGDCL has begun commercial production from Baragzai X-01 in Kohat, described as Pakistan’s biggest oil and gas discovery from a single well. The company said the project will boost domestic output and generate substantial revenue and foreign exchange savings.
NATIONALPESHAWAR: The CTD killed two wanted terrorists in a late-night intelligence-based operation near Regi Northern Bypass, police said. Officials identified the dead men as Abbas and Usman and said they were involved in the martyrdom of CTD Constable Sanaullah.
HEALTHBalochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti chaired a meeting to review public-private health projects and said cancer and other life-threatening diseases should be treated within the province. The session also examined cooperation with the Aria Institute of Medical Sciences.
EducationParents are facing higher school expenses and a reported 40 per cent shortage of new textbooks as the academic year begins. The Punjab Education Department has also made B Forms mandatory for admissions and student registration.
PoliticsPTI’s differences with TTAP have deepened after Mehmood Khan Achakzai declined to attend the April 19 Mardan rally. The development has also exposed internal divisions within PTI over decision-making and strategy.
EducationSindh has made the teaching licence test compulsory for teacher recruitment after a decision taken at the 19th STEDA board meeting. The next phase of the test for secondary level teachers is scheduled for September.
NATIONALThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has begun verifying wheat growers under the Ehsaas Fuel Support Programme. Officials say the scheme is meant to cut farming costs and is open to current-season wheat growers owning up to 12.5 acres.
NATIONALAn anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has sent the suspects arrested in trader Aamir Awan’s murder case to police on a nine-day physical remand. The order came after terrorism charges were added to the case.
