SportsPeshawar Zalmi won the toss and elected to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators in the 23rd match of PSL 11 at Karachi's National Bank Stadium. Zalmi lead the head-to-head record 13-12, with one no result.
Arts / EntertainmentAustralian police have opened an investigation into sexual assault allegations involving singer Katy Perry, according to a Dawn report. No charges were mentioned in the source report.
WorldThe Foreign Press Association has accused the Israeli military of using a fake AI-generated image to discredit Lebanese journalist Ali Shoeib after he was killed in an Israeli strike. Israel had alleged he was linked to Hezbollah but did not provide evidence.
WorldA teenage student killed three pupils and a teacher in a school shooting in Turkiye’s Kahramanmaras province, officials said. At least 20 others were wounded, with four reported in critical condition.
PoliticsThe Election Commission of Pakistan says local government elections in 42 cantonment boards must be held by August 8. The commission said legal requirements and consultations with the federal government would be completed in time for the polls.
WorldHundreds of men in Afghanistan’s Kunar province are sifting riverbeds and mountainsides for gold dust as they seek income amid limited job opportunities. Officials say the traditional practice has continued in the area for more than a decade.
WorldDubai’s Burj Al Arab will close temporarily for an 18-month phased restoration programme, Jumeirah Group said. The project aims to preserve the landmark hotel’s interiors and heritage while upgrading facilities to modern standards.
CLIMATE CHANGEThe subcontinent may see a weaker monsoon this summer as El Niño is expected to develop and intensify into a super El Niño by late August or September, a PMD official said. The PMD has also forecast hot and dry weather for most of Sindh and warmer conditions in Karachi.
Arts / EntertainmentPemra issued a show-cause notice to 24 News after a clip from Fiza Ali’s Ramazan transmission drew online criticism. The regulator called the March 12 discussion inappropriate for Ramazan and cited code violations.
A woman says her car battery was stolen in Lahore’s Gulberg Main Boulevard after just 40–50 minutes away. She reports calling 15 with no response and questions street security.
An Air Sial Karachi–Lahore flight faced repeated delays for hours before cancellation, leaving passengers stranded overnight. A viral video shows a heated confrontation between a passenger and airline staff.
A Karachi security guard’s years of kindness to a stray cat—feeding her and caring for her—has gone viral. He says it helped bring him the chance to perform Hajj and Umrah.
