Pakistan’s rising swimmer Hamza Asif will represent the country at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, competing in Aquathlon. The sprint specialist aims to build on his 29.99s 50m breaststroke breakthrough.
K2 Squash will host its first-ever women’s PSA Challenger tournament in Philadelphia, running through April 26, 2026. The $6,000 event features 24 players, glass-court matches, and PSA ranking points.
NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, built to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets and investigate dark matter and dark energy with a wide-field infrared survey.
Trump said another round of US-Iran talks could happen in Islamabad within 36–72 hours, following a report of renewed negotiations and a day after he extended a two-week truce.
PM Shehbaz Sharif announced electric bikes for government employees up to BPS-16 on easy installments, as Pakistan pushes EV adoption. The plan targets 30% electric vehicles in five years and aims to cut fuel import costs.
Donald Trump signals a ceasefire extension with Iran, directing the military to maintain a blockade posture. Pakistan pushes “Islamabad Talks 2.0” as the Wednesday deadline nears and Iran weighs participation.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office denounced the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque and Israeli flag-raising as a blatant violation of international law, urging global action to protect holy sites under occupation.
PPP’s Sherry Rehman tells Bloomberg Pakistan is a trusted mediator amid Iran–US tensions, leveraging ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran. She warns 80–81% of energy imports pass via the Strait of Hormuz and urges de-escalation.
Pakistan’s UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad backs Africa’s unified UNSC reform plan, calling it justice over privilege. He supports Africa’s enhanced representation while opposing new permanent seats.
Fredericksburg, Virginia police say a McDonald’s employee stabbed a coworker during a late-night dispute and fled on foot. The victim was treated and released. Suspect still at large.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz approved a province-wide “Chief Minister Punjab Disease Prevention Programme” targeting diabetes, TB, AIDS and hepatitis, with mass awareness, SOP enforcement, and action against quack clinics.
Socar says it is ready to deliver LNG to Pakistan under an accelerated 2025 framework as Strait of Hormuz disruptions suspend Qatar cargoes and widen gas shortages.
