SportsHyderabad Kingsmen beat Islamabad United by six wickets in Karachi for their second successive HBL PSL win. Marnus Labuschagne anchored the chase with an unbeaten 61, while Asif Mehmood took 4-18.
BusinessThe oil market is facing renewed uncertainty after the Israel-Iran conflict and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Analysts are closely watching for any disruption to Middle East supply routes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz.
HEALTHThe medical tribunal has disposed of 20 out of 46 pending appeals since completing its bench in November 2025. In one recent case, it upheld misconduct findings against a practitioner for displaying qualifications he did not possess, while reducing the fine to Rs300,000.
NewsThe Border Military Police seized 112kg of silver worth about Rs80 million at the Khar check post in Dera Ghazi Khan. One suspect was arrested and the vehicle used in the alleged smuggling attempt was impounded.
BusinessPunjab has amended property laws to set a uniform 1pc stamp duty for urban and rural immovable property. Officials say the move will revive real estate activity, reduce corruption and provide legal cover to private agreements.
LocalA young girl in Chiniot was allegedly raped after being lured through a social media job offer, according to police. A case has been registered on the complaint of the victim’s aunt, while no arrests had been made so far.
WorldAir strikes in Nigeria’s Yobe state killed scores of people in Jilli, with Amnesty International, local residents and the military giving differing accounts. The military said it targeted terrorists, while local accounts reported heavy casualties among traders and other civilians.
WorldJapan will begin test flights of an electric aircraft at Kitakyushu Airport on April 17 under a project aimed at cargo transport in Kyushu. The initiative is backed by Sojitz, Yamato Holdings, the Kitakyushu city government and Beta Technologies.
WorldSaudi Arabia executed seven people convicted of drug trafficking in the Riyadh region on Sunday, state media said. Official data shows 38 drug-related executions have been carried out in the kingdom so far in 2026.
CITYMeat prices in Karachi have climbed by Rs100 to Rs300 per kg despite expectations that a reported export slowdown could ease rates. Traders cited higher fuel costs and livestock shortages, while farmers blamed the slaughter of calves and female animals.
NewsThe Balochistan government has approved a development and beautification project for Rakhni Bazaar after cabinet clearance. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the scheme would support trade, improve facilities and create jobs.
HEALTHThe Balochistan Revenue Authority has launched a campaign to enforce sales tax compliance in the health sector. The authority said several institutions were found non-compliant in the first phase and warned of penalties under the law.
