WorldKing Charles III will address the US Congress during his first state visit to the United States as monarch. Buckingham Palace said the trip will highlight shared history and current ties between the two countries.
WorldRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised what he called efforts to contain Russia and China during talks in Beijing with Wang Yi. The two sides also discussed the US-Iran conflict, Ukraine and preparations for a Putin-Xi meeting later this year.
LocalBilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah are set to launch the second phase of Sindh’s Solar Home Systems project in Larkana. The scheme will distribute 275,000 solar systems to deserving rural households across the province.
NATIONALThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has made prior approval mandatory for civil servants seeking to marry foreign nationals. Violations will be treated as misconduct under the applicable disciplinary rules.
WorldPope Leo XIV visited Annaba, the birthplace of Saint Augustine, on the second day of his Algeria trip. The visit came after reported suicide attacks in Blida and amid a public dispute with US President Donald Trump.
WorldThe UK government has approved Axel Springer’s takeover of The Telegraph, ending a prolonged sale process for the British newspaper. The German media group said it would invest significantly in the title’s editorial strength and international growth.
WorldImmigration offices in Spain have threatened a strike over the government’s migrant amnesty plan, saying the system lacks resources to handle up to 500,000 applications. The programme is a central part of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s migration agenda.
SportsVincent Kompany said Bayern Munich must be ready to push through the pain barrier against Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, said Arsenal are driven by pure fire as they pursue European and domestic success.
SportsLeeds United secured a 2-1 Premier League win at Manchester United, with Noah Okafor scoring both goals. The match also saw Lisandro Martinez sent off after a VAR review, a decision strongly criticised by United manager Michael Carrick.
NATIONALThe Punjab health department told the Lahore High Court that teaching hospitals have 1,785 ventilators and plans are under way to procure 500 more. The report also outlined the province’s mpox situation and warned of a shift towards local transmission.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has asked NAB to clearly state the status of its FCC plea against an LHC order related to closure of the Chaudhry Sugar Mills investigation against Maryam Nawaz. The matter was adjourned until April 23.
SportsSufiyan Muqeem has led the PSL bowling charts with 13 wickets in five matches for Peshawar Zalmi. Babar Azam and Azhar Ali praised the left-arm wrist spinner after his match-winning spell against Multan Sultans.
