First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari calls on families to cooperate with Pakistan’s nationwide polio campaign starting Monday, aiming to vaccinate 45 million children and push the final stretch toward eradication.
The 11th Lyallpur Punjabi Sulaikh Mela went digital on April 5–6, 2026, with Thaap hosting from its Lahore studio and attracting 20,000+ participants—far above usual in-person attendance.
Journalist Naeem Hanif alleges TV host Hina Niazi played a role in the Resham-Deedar on-air dispute, citing behind-the-scenes interactions and claiming he has audio evidence.
A video circulating from DHA shows a woman confronting her husband over an alleged affair, leading to a physical scuffle with another woman. The incident sparks debate online about accountability and public disputes.
A former US diplomat criticised Indian media during a televised discussion, saying coverage misframed Pakistan as a security concern and ignored bigger issues like fuel costs and humanitarian needs. The clip went viral online.
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle died at 92 after a heart attack and subsequent complications at Breach Candy Hospital. Her son confirmed the death as tributes pour in from across India and Pakistan.
NDMA issues an advisory for April 12–17, warning of intermittent rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, with mountain snowfall risks.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner stay in Islamabad as US-Iran talks intensify under Pakistan’s mediation. Negotiations cover security, sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz stability, with no deal yet.
Lahore Qalandars signed Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka to replace injured wicketkeeper-batter Parvez Hossain Emon for the rest of PSL 11. Asalanka joins ahead of the Quetta Gladiators clash on April 17.
High-level US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal to end the Middle East war. Both sides avoided open hostilities, while leaders urged diplomacy to continue and preserve the ceasefire.
PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram says the US–Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a final agreement but marked real progress, with only a few issues left. He urges Pakistan and allies to sustain mediation and peaceful engagement.
Punjab Horticulture Authority will create biodiversity corridors across district cities, planting native trees like sheesham and shahtoot to support wildlife, pollination, and climate resilience.
