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Security forces killed six suspected militants in Mastung’s Kirdgab area after acting on intelligence that armed men were trying to block a highway. Weapons were seized and some suspects reportedly fled into nearby mountains, underscoring the continuing security challenge in Balochistan.
At least 20 Pakistanis are feared missing after a migrant boat carrying about 120 people capsized off Italy, with 32 rescued and two bodies recovered. Pakistani authorities are still verifying identities, and the disaster has renewed scrutiny of human-smuggling routes used by migrants from Punjab.
Iran has proposed a 10-point framework to end the war with the United States, with talks expected to begin in Islamabad after a two-week ceasefire. The plan combines demands on sanctions, military withdrawal, frozen assets, nuclear recognition and control of Hormuz, placing Pakistan at the centre of a critical diplomatic effort.
Heavy rain and storms across Punjab have killed three people and injured 17 in multiple districts, with most casualties linked to collapsing roofs, unsafe structures and electrocution risks. The report also noted a separate M-3 motorway bus crash near Nankana that killed three more people and injured 26 amid the broader spell of dangerous weather.
A ballistic missile strike in Sharjah has injured two Pakistani nationals after a telecommunications building was hit, according to UAE authorities. The incident has heightened concern in Pakistan over the safety of overseas citizens as Middle East tensions continue to spill into civilian and commercial spaces.
Pakistan’s military leadership has condemned attacks on Saudi industrial sites and warned that further escalation could wreck fragile Middle East peace efforts. The statement, backed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message of solidarity to Riyadh, underscores Islamabad’s concern over regional stability, diplomacy and the economic risks of a wider conflict.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ruled out a mini-budget and any fresh surprise taxes before Pakistan’s FY27 federal budget, offering short-term relief to consumers and businesses under inflation pressure. The focus now shifts to the June budget, where the government will have to balance revenue needs with public and market expectations.
Rawalpindi has imposed Section 144 before PTI’s planned protest outside Adiala jail and its April 9 rally, citing intelligence-based security threats around sensitive sites. The move, along with reported detentions of PTI figures, has intensified an already charged political standoff over Imran Khan’s detention and the opposition’s right to mobilise.
The Islamabad High Court has ordered authorities to arrange Imran Khan’s meeting with his lawyer in the £190 million case and indicated that the main appeal could now move more quickly. The development puts fresh focus on one of Pakistan’s most closely watched political trials, with the next hearing set for April 9.
A NewsNexus24 report sourced from Reuters says rising fuel costs and fears of petrol shortages are accelerating demand for electric motorbikes across Pakistan. The shift is being driven by household pressure, government incentives and the country’s growing solar base, though affordability and weak service networks remain major hurdles.
Five policemen were injured after an IED fixed to a roadside motorcycle exploded near a police patrol in Lakki Marwat. The attack has renewed concern over rising militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where police units remain frequent targets.
Pakistan’s National CERT has warned of a rise in WhatsApp hacking cases, saying scammers are using fake links, impersonation and OTP theft to seize accounts. The advisory urges users to enable Two Step Verification and verify money requests directly, as the threat grows into a wider public cybersecurity concern.
