NATIONALThe Sindh High Court has ordered a fresh hearing of seven petitions in the Karachi Cotton Exchange Building case, along with three newly filed petitions. Interim relief already granted will remain in place until the next hearing on April 20.
NATIONALA suspected TTP militant was arrested in a joint Rangers-CTD raid in Karachi’s SITE area, officials said. Rangers said the suspect had links to South Waziristan militancy and was allegedly trying to organise a group in Karachi.
BusinessQCCI President Haji Muhammad Ayub Miryani says recent regional developments have increased Gwadar Port’s global significance. He urged immediate steps, including a ferry service, longer market hours and trade facilitation measures, to capitalize on regional opportunities.
NATIONALWheat harvesting has begun in Faisalabad and surrounding areas, though recent rain and hailstorms have raised concerns about crop losses. Farmers say some fields were affected but remain hopeful about overall production.
NewsAttock Police have deployed more than 1,200 personnel for security duties ahead of the Baisakhi Mela 2026 at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal. Around 6,000 Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan and abroad are expected to attend.
NATIONALPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered completion of drainage projects across the province before June. Officials said schemes in 15 cities include sewerage lines, rainwater drains, disposal stations and underground storage tanks.
CITYBatala Colony police in Faisalabad have booked a former SHO and three others in a kidnapping for ransom case. Police said two suspects were arrested from the spot and an investigation is under way.
CITYPolice in Faisalabad have registered a murder case against a couple over the suspected killing of a man who had been missing for seven months. The case was lodged after new information emerged regarding a car sale and biometric verification.
CITYA motorist was detained in Murree after allegedly threatening traffic police who stopped a vehicle without a number plate and with tinted windows. Police said he was later released after apologising and being issued a heavy fine challan.
NATIONALPresident Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Nizar Amidi on his election as Iraq’s president. He also expressed hope for Iraq’s stability and progress and reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen bilateral ties.
LAHORE: The Punjab Higher Education Commission has sought approval to purchase vehicles worth around Rs70 million despite provincial austerity measures. The proposal includes a luxury vehicle for the chairman and four cars for senior officials.
NATIONALSNGPL has reduced gas supply to two daily slots, mainly during breakfast and dinner hours, amid a worsening shortage. The utility linked the crisis to disruptions in LNG imports and low system pressure.
