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Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman has revealed that President Zardari played a behind-the-scenes role in the ceasefire negotiations. Speaking on Geo Pakistan, she said that there is no precedent in history where a mediator intervened in a matter at the last minute. Sherry Rehman praised Pakistan’s efforts in achieving the ceasefire, saying it saved the world from the brink of disaster. She emphasized that if the war had continued, it would have had catastrophic consequences, with India having suffered greatly. The ceasefire was in India’s favor as well.
According to a survey conducted on April 8-9, 82% of the public is aware of the Pakistani government’s efforts to achieve the ceasefire. In a land dispute in the Larkana area, Devar killed his widow sister, brother-in-law, and niece. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani had a phone conversation. The Prime Minister also spoke with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari over the phone. Renowned Qawwali singer Lakhki Ali Chand thanked Field Marshal Qamar Javed Bajwa for facilitating the ceasefire.
A resolution has been tabled in the Punjab Assembly to nominate Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Qamar Javed Bajwa, and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for the Nobel Peace Prize. A phone call was also made between the Prime Minister and Lebanese Prime Minister.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the Lahore Registry to review an appeal against a verdict that declared the Shariat Trust as a secular institution. The court observed that the record shows the land in question is a cemetery, and it is not possible to allocate it to anyone. The Sindh Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has announced that the first phase of the 2026 matriculation exams will begin on April 29.
According to police, accused Sikandar shot dead his 16-year-old sister Iqra at home and then killed 23-year-old Ali Hassan at a shop. In a meeting, Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to playing a mediation role in the region to achieve lasting peace. More than 81 lakh SIMs are at risk of being de-activated due to inactivity, and it is essential for users to update their SIMs as soon as possible. In a separate case, a senior civil judge heard the case at the central court, and the court ordered a medical center to pay a compensation of two crores rupees.
Minister of Defense said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir have elevated the nation to great heights, and God should grant them success in their efforts to achieve peace. The Prime Minister thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
The case of a woman who was subjected to domestic violence and killed by her husband due to dowry disputes has been transferred to a fast track court. The court ordered the police to arrest the accused and start the trial.
In other news, the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced that he will limit the number of cars in his official convoy. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced that Israel will expand its borders after the war, and he laid the foundation stone for new settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has announced that direct talks with Israel have begun. Pakistani cricketer Abdullah Shafique has broken a 12,000-Test run record held by Chris Gayle. According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the talks will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon.
