Pakistan’s Cabinet Division has issued a crucial notification regarding all ministries, departments, and federal institutions located in the Red Zone. According to the notification, all offices in the Red Zone will operate on work-from-home basis starting from April 21, Tuesday. The notification requires all officials and other staff members to remain available in the city and be ready to be called upon at short notice.
In a separate development, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has registered a case against unknown individuals in connection with the firing incident at Doctor Sarang near the Metro Pole. Federal Minister for Information has said that Iran has yet to send an official response regarding participation in peace talks. The district administration in Karachi has sealed an office of the Red Line project.
The Election Commission had de-notified Marad Said from the Senate seat on March 25, 2026. Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), has warned that the current situation could lead to a global war. The Minister of State for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Bilal Bhutto Zardari, has announced that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has lifted the eight-year ban on crypto banking.
The Teachers Association of the University of Karachi has announced a complete boycott of the semester exams scheduled for May 5, citing the failure of the administration to address their demands. A corruption case worth 2.4 billion rupees has been registered against the former head of examinations of Mirpur Khas Board. The Lahore High Court has cancelled a copy of the decision to acquire 13 acres of land from a citizen.
Justice Anwar Hussain of the Lahore High Court has heard a case filed by a resident of Gujranwala, Muhammad Khan. The Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Sherry Rehman, has said that Pakistan is trying to keep the peace talks going and improve the atmosphere. Three people have been killed in a firing incident in the Mengora area of Swat. According to the PTI chief, Imran Khan, the party members should follow the decisions made by Mahmood Achakzai.
A newborn girl was found near a graveyard in the Bhorban area of Mera. The Vice Chairman of the PTI, Asad Umar, and Field Marshal Asim Munir have been praised for their role in the crisis. According to reports, a passenger van was traveling from Karachi to Sukkur when the incident occurred. The family of Kamran Tessori’s mother had been ill for a long time.
US President Donald Trump has said that the issue with Iran will be resolved through a big deal, and he does not want an extension of the ceasefire. All Gulf countries are in direct contact with different parties on a daily basis. This crisis is ours and our region’s, so we are in direct contact, said the Spokesperson of the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to a report by the American news agency, two regional officials have been quoted.
