PoliticsThe oath-taking of Gilgit-Baltistan chief minister-elect Advocate Amjad Hussain has been postponed due to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s unavailability. Hussain also said his government would seek federal funds to address climate-related challenges in the region.
WorldUkraine said it struck two Russian oil refineries overnight, including the Slavyansk facility in Krasnodar, as Kyiv intensifies pressure on Moscow’s fuel supply. Russian officials reported one death, while Putin said the country was going through a difficult period.
WorldThe United States is reviewing whether to move some military assets farther west after Iranian strikes damaged bases across the Gulf. Bahrain’s Fifth Fleet headquarters was among the sites reported to have been hit most heavily.
WorldFresh US-Iran strikes have thrown planned negotiations into doubt, with a possible Doha meeting now expected to focus on the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomats say both sides remain in Switzerland awaiting a political decision on resuming talks.
NATIONALPemra has suspended Geo News for 15 days over a 10th Muharram special transmission it said could hurt religious sentiments. The channel has issued a clarification and apology, saying the footage did not reflect its editorial stance.
BusinessKarachi Port Trust has posted the highest annual cargo handling volume in its 138-year history, according to Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. The ministry also said KPT handled a record 2.65 million TEUs in FY2025-26.
TechnologyGoogle has reportedly restricted Meta’s access to Gemini AI computing capacity after demand outstripped supply. The reported shortfall delayed some internal Meta AI projects and reflected wider capacity constraints across the sector.
Najam Sethi argues Pakistan’s role in brokering the Iran–US Islamabad MoU could merit Nobel Peace Prize recognition, citing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir’s leadership in negotiations.
After Pakistan lost all matches in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Sana Mir went viral with a “roti” clapback, criticizing sexist attacks on women players and calling for mindset change.
Religious scholar Nasir Madni publicly apologised to actor Momina Iqbal in a sermon-style address, weeks after controversial remarks led to a Rs190 million defamation notice and ongoing legal action.
WorldSouth Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills. The move follows fresh efforts by Seoul and Tokyo to deepen security ties despite longstanding disputes.
NATIONALAuthorities in Sargodha have sealed a grocery shop linked to the alleged rape and murder of seven-year-old Muntaha Zahra after repeated vandalism by angry residents. Police say four suspects were arrested, while the CCD earlier said the prime suspect was killed in an encounter.
