The U.S. State Department praised Pakistan for helping broker sensitive talks involving Iran, highlighting Islamabad’s growing diplomatic weight and its role in keeping communication open toward an agreement.
A Lahore judge signed a 159-page judgment in Ali Zafar vs Meesha Shafi after years of hearings. This explainer details what the court found, its reasoning, and what remains unresolved.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf praised the PAF’s Marka-e-Haq May 2025 performance at the Risalpur graduation ceremony, highlighting leadership, modernization, and tech integration across cyber, space and electronic warfare.
Top seed Salman Khalil secured the K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship title, beating Finnlay Withington 3-0 in the final. The PSA event boosted squash’s North America profile.
Geo News faced online backlash after airing a tribute to Asha Bhosle. Reports say PEMRA issued a notice over “Indian content,” prompting questions and reactions across social media.
Amazon will acquire Globalstar for $11.57B, expanding its satellite network and accelerating plans to compete with Starlink. The deal offers $90 cash or Amazon shares and targets regulatory approval next year.
Private schools in Islamabad are accused of failing to implement the legally required 10% free education quota, potentially denying thousands of students. The Islamabad High Court hears claims of Rs5–6bn retained annually.
Lahore Qalandars have confirmed their return to the Global Super League 2026 in Guyana (July 23–Aug 1). The PSL champions will represent Pakistan again after the inaugural edition, with the squad to be announced later.
US President Donald Trump suggests he could travel to Pakistan for renewed Iran diplomacy within days, signaling Islamabad as a likely venue as Washington weighs political and logistics factors.
A Lahore sessions court set April 22 for framing charges in the high-profile gang rape case against YouTuber Rajab Butt and co-accused. The court issued challan copies and will resume proceedings for indictment.
Punjab Information Minister Hina Parvez Butt slammed a viral clip involving Fiza Ali and her husband, calling the on-air conduct “shameful.” She urged PEMRA to act as social media fuels debate on TV standards.
Three Pakistan Coast Guards were killed in a Jiwani patrol boat attack claimed by the BLA. In separate incidents, two Hazara men were shot dead in Quetta as police call it targeted killing.
