EntertainmentNetflix’s Emily in Paris will expand to Greece and Monaco in season 6, with filming scheduled from May 2026 to September 30. The new season is expected to arrive in late 2026.
EntertainmentLeaked footage and casting details from Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender surfaced online months before its release. The film is now scheduled to debut on Paramount+ on October 9, 2026.
NATIONALKP Assembly members have called for a tax on tobacco transported from the province to other regions for cigarette manufacturing. Lawmakers said KP produces most of the country’s tobacco but gains little because factories are located elsewhere.
BusinessA renewed jump in global oil prices after failed Washington-Tehran talks has revived inflation concerns for Pakistan. The rebound above $100 per barrel could raise the import bill, pressure the rupee and complicate fiscal management.
WorldDonald Trump deleted an AI-generated image of himself after criticism from religious figures and some conservative allies. The post came as his dispute with Pope Leo deepened over the war in Iran and broader political tensions.
BusinessThe SECP registered 2,993 new companies in March, marking an 11pc increase from a year earlier. The regulator said 99.9pc of registrations were completed online, taking the total number of registered companies to 290,041.
NATIONALIesco has begun load management in urban and rural areas after a temporary reduction in electricity generation linked to the international petroleum crisis. The utility said the outage schedule is available on its website and apologised to consumers for the inconvenience.
NATIONALBangladesh High Commissioner Md Iqbal Hussain Khan said ties with Pakistan are gaining positive momentum and described the current period as a golden opportunity for broader cooperation. Business leaders also urged steps to improve trade, connectivity and banking links.
WorldDoctors in Norway say a 63-year-old man has been effectively cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant from his brother. Researchers found no trace of the virus in his blood, gut and bone marrow after treatment.
BusinessPakistan’s car sales rose 40% year-on-year to 15,531 units in March 2026, according to PAMA data. Sales were down 9% from the previous month, with Topline Securities attributing the decline mainly to lower Pak Suzuki sales.
TechnologySenator Sarmad Ali has moved a call attention notice in the Senate over delays in issuing satellite internet licences. He said at least five companies are awaiting final clearance while experts warned regulatory uncertainty is slowing next-generation connectivity.
WorldOil prices rose back above $100 a barrel on Monday as a US blockade of Iranian ports took effect, raising concerns over Middle East energy supplies. Most stock markets ended lower amid fears of inflation and supply disruptions.
