NATIONALIslamabad authorities have announced a two-day traffic diversion plan for April 11 and 12 due to the arrival of a foreign delegation. Roads linked to the Red Zone and part of the Expressway will remain closed, with alternate routes issued for commuters.
Arts / EntertainmentDisney is reassessing the cost and scale of Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 as it weighs the future of James Cameron’s franchise. The review follows Avatar: Fire and Ash earning about $1.5 billion worldwide, below the series’ earlier highs.
NATIONALRestoration work is progressing at Lahore’s major heritage sites, including Wazir Khan Mosque and Lahore Fort. Authorities and conservation partners say the collaboration may be expanded to more projects and cities across Pakistan.
WorldA US federal grand jury in Boston has indicted 10 Indian nationals in an alleged visa fraud conspiracy involving staged robberies at stores. The Justice Department said the scheme was aimed at supporting false U Visa claims.
NATIONALPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation on petroleum prices and fuel stocks. The address came as Pakistan prepared to host US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad.
WorldDonald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu held a reportedly tense phone call before Israel said it would seek direct ceasefire talks with Lebanon. Netanyahu’s office denied friction and said the two leaders were working in full coordination.
NATIONALA viral video claiming to show a schoolgirl pulling a gun on men harassing her father at a petrol pump was scripted, according to a fact-check by iVerify Pakistan. The review traced the clip to a YouTube account that posts dramatised CCTV-style content.
SportsBjörn Borg is set to visit Pakistan during the ITF Men’s Futures Tennis Tournament series in Islamabad from 26 April to 10 May 2026. The Pakistan Tennis Federation said the event will feature more than 200 international players.
WorldThe Kremlin said Kirill Dmitriev’s visit to the United States does not mean Ukraine peace negotiations have resumed. Moscow also said it wants a lasting peace rather than only a ceasefire.
Arts & CultureDawn’s Images has published a food guide recommending Pakistani dishes for visiting guests from the United States and Iran. The feature highlights staples such as pulao and paye as representative of local hospitality and cuisine.
SportsZimbabwe women will tour Pakistan for the first time for a six-match white-ball series in Karachi from April 29 to May 15. The tour includes three ICC Women’s Championship ODIs and three T20Is.
WorldThe World Food Programme has warned that Lebanon is facing a worsening food security crisis as conflict disrupts supplies, raises prices and strains markets. The agency said about 900,000 people across the country are facing food insecurity.
