Police in Lahore say three siblings were found dead inside a home in Ichhra with their throats slit. Authorities detained the paternal uncle and collect evidence as the investigation continues.
The Lahore High Court ordered authorities to submit verified reports on deaths and injuries linked to Basant kite-flying. Police cited 1,926 cases and 2,030 arrests in Lahore, but the petitioner said fatalities were omitted.
CCTV footage surfaced from Karachi’s Dawood Chorangi showing a trailer striking a motorcycle, killing six-year-old Talha. Police say he was riding with his uncle; the rider’s condition remains unclear.
Punjab launched the Chief Minister Punjab Internship Initiative, offering paid IT internships with a Rs50,000 monthly stipend and 2,400 roles across the province. Eligible graduates can apply online for up to five months of training.
Three California men were sentenced to jail for staging bear-costumed attacks on luxury cars to claim insurance payouts. Investigators spotted inconsistencies in videos and exposed the scheme.
Pakistan’s U-16 Boys’ squad has departed for Kazakhstan to play the UEFA U-16 Boys Development Tournament 2026. The 19-member team faces Kazakhstan, Russia and Azerbaijan from April 25–30.
The K2 Squash PSA Women’s Challenger 6K Championship 2026 opened in Lahore with eight matches as players from 13 countries delivered strong performances, including Jihyun Lee’s 51-minute five-game win.
A Pentagon assessment says clearing Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz could take up to six months, but US officials reject it as inaccurate. Iran and shipping firms warn of continued risks.
Pakistan says it remains cautiously optimistic about US–Iran peace as a fragile ceasefire extension holds. But disputes over Iran’s maritime blockade and uncertain Tehran participation delay the next Islamabad talks.
Renowned cardiologist Dr Hasnat Khan has returned to Pakistan to become CEO and dean of the newly established Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore, with recruitment underway ahead of its launch.
A new study in Gibraltar reports Barbary macaques increasingly eat soil—especially where tourists bring snacks like chocolate and crisps. Researchers link the behavior to possible gut protection and note it may spread socially.
CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana met a 30-member traders’ delegation, pledging priority action on market security and traffic woes. He ordered regular police-trader meetings, stricter business-hour enforcement, and faster complaint response.
