Rescue efforts are underway in Nasirabad, Muzaffarabad district, to save an injured tiger found in the Pehealia area. According to the Department of Wildlife, local residents spotted the distressed female tiger near a river and informed the authorities.
The Department of Wildlife estimates that the female tiger is approximately two years old and is being transferred to Islamabad Wildlife Care for treatment. In other news, the Pakistan and Egyptian armed forces have conducted a joint exercise, Thunder-II, aimed at countering terrorism.
Following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government has decided to implement new measures to control the rising prices of petroleum products. As per the decision, bakeries, restaurants, and marriage halls will be shut down by 10 pm, effective from April 7.
In a significant development, a man was spotted on a rooftop with a banner bearing the name of former Governor Kamran Tessori. Ali Pervaiz Malik stated that several countries, including Pakistan, have taken steps to address the global shortage of petrol. The meeting, which included Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, was instrumental in finding an alternative solution.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar received a phone call from Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi. The conversation focused on the current situation in the Middle East and the broader region. Meanwhile, Syed Qamar Raza, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), visited Japan’s National Diet alongside Board of Governors member Chaudhry Asif Mahmood and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Abdul Hamid.
In a separate development, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ordered schools to refrain from increasing the rent of school vans. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Arfan Salim as its candidate for the Senate seat, following the submission of applications by 54 aspirants.
A case has been registered against an alleged molestation incident involving a 15-year-old girl from Dhimal, Rawalpindi. The PTI has announced a rally in Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi, on April 9. JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman has called for a protest on Saturday against the increase in petroleum prices.
In a significant move, the Islamabad Traffic Police will receive 15 electric vehicles as part of the first phase of the climate-friendly initiative. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, March 2026 saw a record temperature increase, with the lowest temperature at night being 2.7 degrees Celsius higher than the average.
An SSPP spokesperson revealed that the driver of a vehicle involved in a collision with a family on a motorbike has been arrested. The incident resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to another person. The government has devised a procedure for providing targeted subsidies to citizens.
In a separate development, the PTI has expedited its discussion on nominating a candidate for the Sindh Senate seat vacated by Merad Saeed. US President Donald Trump stated that the April 4 deadline is final, and the US Army is the greatest in the world.
