♦ President announced to hold elections in Punjab on April 30: ECP earlier suggests dates for holding elections in Punjab: Writes letter to President Alvi proposing April 30 to May 7 for polling day: Also writes KP governor in light of SC orders
♦ Pakistani rupee makes a comeback against US dollar in interbank: Goes up by Rs10.09: Being traded at Rs275: In open market, US dollar is down by four rupees to Rs284
♦ Ishaq Dar fumes at resignation question: Finance minister to address presser today
♦ ATC judge flays Imran for showing disrespect to judiciary
♦ President returns electricity regulation bill unsigned
♦ Malik Abdul Wali Kakar appointed Balochistan governor
♦ US opposes Pakistan government’s crackdown on Afghan refugees: State Department spokesman declines to comment on arrest warrants issued for Imran Khan: Says US supports peaceful upholding of democratic, constitutional and legal principles in Pakistan: Flays internet shutdowns in India-occupied Kashmir
♦ LHC disposes of plea seeking release of PTI detained leaders
♦ LHC extends ban on trees cutting in Lahore
♦ US to unveil new ammunition aid to Ukraine
♦ US conservatives target liberal 'threat' at annual forum
♦ Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise construction site
♦ Defending champions Lahore Qalandars continue winning streak in PSL 8