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Pakistan signs historic carbon market agreement with Norway under Paris accord

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260216

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has entered into its first bilateral carbon market agreement with Norway, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to attract climate finance, according...

Electricity bills shock ordinary consumers as billing formula changed

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260177

ISLAMABAD: A major change in tariff structure or electricity bills approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has triggered widespread public concern. Electricity...

PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s success in managing essential Goods supply Amid Middle East Tensions

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260100

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his satisfaction that Pakistan is effectively managing the supply and demand of vital commodities amidst the ongoing Middle East...

Gold prices surge by Rs.15,000 per tola

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260231

KARACHI: A significant increase of Rs.15000 has been recorded in the price of gold across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellery...

PSL 11: Hyderabad Kings win toss, choose to bat first against Multan Sultans

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026099

LAHORE: In the ongoing 11th season of the HBL Pakistan Super League, Hyderabad Kings secured the toss and decided to bat first in their encounter...

Punjab government to take firm action against YDA president Dr. Shoaib Niazi

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260158

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to implement strict disciplinary measures against Muhammad Shoaib Niazi, President of the Young Doctors Association (YDA) Punjab, in...

President, PM commends Security forces for killing terrorist in KP

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260108

ISLAMABAD: The president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated the Security Forces for the Successful operation in Khyber...

$186 billion loss for Arab nations in Just one month due to Iran conflict

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026092

WEB DESK: The ongoing Iran conflict has resulted in a staggering economic toll on Arab countries, with losses amounting to $186 billion within a single...

Trump weighs U.S. exit from NATO over Iran dispute

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260141

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is seriously contemplating withdrawing from the NATO alliance, following the alliance’s failure to support U.S....

Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from Iran conflict within a few weeks

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260112

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has declared that the United States plans to withdraw from the Iran conflict within the next two to three weeks. During...

Regional tensions impact economy as Pakistan’s march inflation rises to 7.3%, PBS reports

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260151

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation rate reached 7.3% year-on-year in March 2026, amid ongoing regional tensions, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS),. The consumer price...

Bilawal Bhutto to hold talks with Maulana Fazlur Rehman today

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026096

ISLAMABAD: Bilawal Bhutto, head of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has reached out to Maulana Fazlur Rehman of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl. According to the detail, sources confirming...

Tragedy strikes as roof collapses in Bajaur, 4 dead

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260218

BAJAUR: Four people, including two women and two children, lost their lives when a house roof gave way amid heavy rain in Bajaur on Wednesday....

Pakistan–Afghan Taliban talks resume in Urumqi under China mediation

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260119

BEIJING: Fresh diplomatic efforts are underway as Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks with mediation from China, aiming to ease tensions after recent border clashes....

PSX soars as hopes rise for imminent end to war

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260192

KARACHI: Stocks at the Pakistan Stock Exchange surged sharply as investor confidence strengthened on expectations of easing geopolitical tensions. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped by...

Karachi braces for rain from tomorrow

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260200

KARACHI: Rainfall is expected to hit Karachi from tomorrow as a new weather system approaches, the Met Office has said. According to the Pakistan Meteorological...

Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Kuwait International Airport fuel tanks

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 202603079

WEB DESK: A suspected drone strike has hit Kuwait International Airport, igniting a major fire in fuel storage facilities, according to authorities. Officials from Kuwait...

Fuel prices likely to hike within days

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 20260182

ISLAMABAD: Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise again in the coming days as the government prepares to adjust rates in line with increasing...

Security forces eliminates 13 terrorists in KP operations

Muhammad ibrahimApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026094

PESHAWAR: Security forces killed13 militants in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the military’s media wing. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said...

LPG price surges in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260220

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced on Tuesday that the LPG rates for April 2026 will see a significant increase, with prices...

Pakistan, China launch 5-Point plan to promote peace in the Middle East

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026096

BEIJING: Pakistan and China jointly introduced a five-point plan on Tuesday to foster peace and stability across the Gulf and Middle Eastern regions, amid rising...

Scientists create world’s smallest QR code for long-term data storage

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260194

WEB DESK: Researchers have engineered a microscopic QR code, smaller than most bacteria, offering a groundbreaking approach to data preservation. A team from Vienna University...

Donald Trump blasts European allies as rift deepens over Iran war

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260137

WASHINGTON: Tensions between the United States and its European allies have flared once again, as Donald Trump sharply criticized key partners for what he described...

LSC announces verdict in Ali Zafar vs. Meesha Shafi defamation case

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 202604093

LAHORE: The Lahore Sessions Court has announced its decision in the defamation case filed by singer Ali Zafar against Meeshal Shafi. The court ordered Mashal...

Gold price hikes by Rs.2800 per tola

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260220

KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.2800 per tola to Rs.478,762 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the price of gold...

SC orders swift action in Jaranwala case: arrests, six-month trial deadline

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260224

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the trial court to complete the proceedings in the high-profile Jaranwala church attack case within six months and...

Eid-ul-Adha likely to observed on May 27,2026

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260184

ISLAMABAD: The expected date for Eid ul-Adha has been tentatively identified, although the final decision will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The festival is...

Iran appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in enhancing regional stability

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260110

ISLAMABAD: Iran has expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing regional tensions. Iranian Ambassador Reza Ameri Moghadam praised Pakistan’s efforts in deterring US...

IHC postpones hearing on PTI Founder Imran Khan’s sentence suspension plea

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260224

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has deferred the hearing on petitions seeking to suspend Imran Khan’s and Bushra Bibi’s sentences in the £190 million case...

PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan’s WhatsApp hacked; scammers seek funds

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260112

ISLAMABAD: In a concerning cyber security incident, the WhatsApp account of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was compromised by hackers who...

MQM-P launches nationwide digital membership drive ahead of local polls

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026096

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has initiated a countrywide online membership campaign through its official website. Citizens can now register by filling out a digital...

UN crucial for tackling global challenges, says Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026093

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, highlighted the UN’s pivotal role in coordinating international responses to both emerging and...

PSL 11: Fakhar Zaman banned for two matches over ball-tampering violation

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 202604057

LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman has been handed a two-match suspension in the ongoing Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball-tampering during...

US hits Isfahan military targets with Bunker-Buster Bombs as conflict escalates

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260184

TEHRAN: U.S. and Israeli forces carried out strikes on key military sites in Iran’s central Isfahan province early Tuesday, reportedly using powerful 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs,...

Japan deploys long-range missiles near China amid rising tensions

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260152

TOKYO: Japan has stationed long-range missiles in its southwestern region close to China, a move aimed at strengthening its defense posture as relations between the...

Iran defiant as Trump threatens strikes on oil hub, power grid

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260113

TEHRAN: Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks early Tuesday, signaling defiance after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of devastating strikes on the country’s...

Iran urges Saudi Arabia to expel U.S. forces amid escalating Gulf tensions

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260119

TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Saudi Arabia to remove U.S. military forces from its territory, saying the time has come for...

Nationwide smart lockdown plan rejected as Provinces push back

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260108

ISLAMABAD: A proposal to enforce a nationwide smart lockdown has been shelved after strong opposition from provincial governments during a high-level meeting chaired by President...

Businessman Amir Awan shot dead in Islamabad farmhouse robbery

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 202603174

ISLAMABAD: A well-known businessman, Amir Awan, linked with Toyota Motors, was killed in a robbery incident at a farmhouse located in Orchard Scheme, Shahzad Town,...

President, PM review evolving regional situation

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260133

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting in Islamabad today and reviewed the evolving regional situation and its...

PCB Slaps Rs20 Million Fine on Naseem Shah Over Social Media Violation

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 202604096

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has penalized fast bowler Naseem Shah with a Rs20 million fine for breaching the terms of his central contract following...

Fire continues to rage at clifton superstore in Karachi after 9 hours

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260242

KARACHI: A massive fire that broke out at a superstore in the Clifton Karachi area near Zamzama Park remains uncontrolled even after nine hours, authorities...

Global oil market in turmoil as prices may surge to $200 per barrel

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260213

LONDON/NEW YORK: The global oil market is facing severe disruption following tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that crude prices could climb as...

Punjab schools to reopen from April 1 after Three-week closure

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260183

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that all educational institutions across the province will resume classes from April 1, 2026, after remaining closed for nearly...

Iran confirms navy commander’s death as Trump says deal may be reached ‘soon’

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260195

American president says regime change in Iran has been achieved: US-Israel attacks hit Iran energy sites, cutting power to Tehran: UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon:...

Gold prices surge again, rise by Rs3,900 per tola in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260245

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trend, registering a sharp increase of Rs3,900 per tola on Monday. According to the All Pakistan Gems...

Missile strike hits fuel tanker at Israel’s key oil refinery

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260229

HAIFA: An industrial site and a fuel tanker at Oil Refineries Ltd. in northern Israel were struck by falling debris from an intercepted missile, authorities...

Fire at Imtiaz zamzama raises serious questions over safety standards

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260584

KARACHI – The recent fire at Imtiaz Super Market in the upscale DHA Karachi area has once again exposed deep concerns about fire safety practices...

France condemns Houthi attacks on Israel, warns against escalation in Middle East

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026March 29, 20260188

PARIS: France on Sunday condemned missile and drone attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Israeli targets, warning that their involvement risks further escalating...

Four-nation foreign ministers meet in Islamabad to address Middle East tensions

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026March 29, 20260127

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt was held in Islamabad to discuss ways to ease the ongoing...

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