BusinessFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, sukuk, commercial loans and other options to replace a $3.5bn UAE facility. He also said the Middle East conflict had highlighted the need for strategic fuel reserves and faster adoption of renewable energy.
EntertainmentPhil Collins, Iron Maiden and Oasis are among the artists selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. The 2025 class reflects a mix of influential performers from across genres and eras.
LocalFive police officials, including a woman constable, were rescued after a mob allegedly held them hostage during a court-ordered child recovery raid in Chichawatni. Police said four suspects were arrested and the child was recovered.
SportsPeshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans by 24 runs at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium after posting 196-6 and restricting their rivals to 172-8. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 68, while Sufiyan Muqeem took 3-30 and was named man of the match.
SportsPakistan women suffered a 1-0 defeat to Mauritania in the FIFA Series despite creating several chances in Abidjan. Head coach Adeel Rizki said missed opportunities and some overconfidence proved costly.
LocalA father and his two sons drowned in the Ravi River near Sheikhupura on Monday, Rescue 1122 officials said. The bodies were recovered after a four-hour search operation and handed over to relatives.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court was told that Lahore’s district administration and relevant departments would implement the Punjab Animal Birth Control Policy 2021 in letter and spirit. The court disposed of the petition while allowing contempt proceedings in case of any violation.
WorldA US federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, saying he failed to plausibly allege actual malice. The court allowed him to amend and refile the complaint by April 27.
CITYA labourer and his son died after inhaling toxic fumes in a 30-foot-deep sewage well in Vehari, while a third man was rescued alive. The report also covers separate road accidents in Bahawalpur, land allocation in Cholistan and an embankment pledge for flood-hit residents.
CITYA suspect identified as Sami Ullah was allegedly killed in an encounter with a CCD police team in Lahore’s Shahdara area, according to a police official. The official claimed more than 100 cases had been traced against him across Punjab.
WorldA French court has sentenced former Lafarge CEO Bruno Lafont to six years in prison and fined the company over payments made to IS and other armed groups in Syria. The court said the money was used to keep the firm’s factory operating during the war.
CITYPeshawar police said they arrested a six-member gang during a search operation in Hayatabad over alleged involvement in mobile snatching and street crimes. Police said cash, mobile phones and stolen motorcycles were recovered.
