WorldDonald Trump has discussed with advisers the possibility of withdrawing some US troops from Europe, according to a senior White House official. No decision has been made, but the talks reflect worsening tensions between Washington and its NATO allies.
NATIONALThe FIA says 10,619 passengers entered Pakistan through the Taftan border from February 28 to April 8 amid the regional situation in Iran. The agency says immigration staff are working round the clock while security and passenger facilitation measures remain in place.
PoliticsKP Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi says PTI has deferred its planned protest on Imran Khan’s instructions due to the prevailing international situation. He also said a major public gathering would be held in the province soon.
NATIONALThe Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has waived schedule tax and stand tax for the transport sector for one month to help reduce passenger fares. Officials have ordered strict monitoring to ensure transporters pass the full benefit on to commuters.
PoliticsThe KP Assembly Secretariat has notified the appointment of several opposition MPAs to standing committees. The appointments cover key sectors including revenue, education, health, finance and climate change.
SportsPakistan women began their Fifa Series campaign with a record 8-0 win over the Turks and Caicos Islands in Abidjan. The result surpassed their previous biggest victory, a 7-0 win over the Maldives in 2022.
NATIONALFormer Punjab governor Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa has died in Lahore at the age of 90, his family confirmed. The veteran politician from Dera Ghazi Khan served in key provincial roles over a decades-long career.
ROYALSBuckingham Palace will open Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style on Saturday. The exhibition will trace the late monarch’s fashion journey across 10 decades through clothing, jewellery and previously unseen design materials.
SportsPSG beat Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Paris. Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored as the French side took control of the tie before next week’s return at Anfield.
NATIONALA Punjab Assembly resolution has sought Nobel Peace Prize nominations for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir and Ishaq Dar over their diplomatic role in the US-Iran ceasefire. The PM and Munir also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a peaceful settlement.
NATIONALNadra has warned that citizens who delay obtaining or renewing identity documents may face penalties in the next fiscal year after June. It said expired CNICs can affect access to SIMs, banking, welfare schemes and other services.
SportsKARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi set Karachi Kings a 247-run target in their PSL 11 match at the National Bank Stadium. Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis led the innings after Karachi opted to field first.
