Punjab govt announces free urban bus service across the province
LAHORE: The Punjab government has unveiled a plan to introduce a free public bus service throughout the province, aiming to enhance transportation accessibility and affordability...
petrol price likely to declines in Pakistan amid decrease price in global oil markets
ISLAMABAD: A decline in international oil prices may lead to a decrease in petrol and diesel prices within the country. Sources from the industry reveal...
US, Iran ceasefire; Ships resume passage through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: In a significant development, a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran has led to the resumption of maritime activity in the Strait...
World media hails Pakistan’s diplomatic push in preventing regional escalation
ISLAMABAD: Leading international media outlets have praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for helping defuse a potentially major conflict in the region, highlighting Islamabad’s growing influence on...
Federal Cabinet declares friday ‘Thanksgiving Day’ to mark ceasefire success
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has designated Friday as “Thanksgiving Day” (Youm-e-Tashakur) to celebrate recent diplomatic progress that led to...
PM Invites US, Iran for Islamabad talks following ceasefire breakthrough
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited delegations from Iran and the United States to Islamabad for high-level negotiations after both sides agreed to an...
White House denies nuclear strike claims as tensions rise ahead of Trump deadline
WASHINGTON: The White House has rejected speculation that recent comments by U.S. Vice President JD Vance hinted at a potential nuclear strike on Iran, as...
Islamabad set to host US–Iran talks as ceasefire framework gains momentum
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, confirming that Islamabad will host high-level negotiations on April...
PSX increases over 13,000 points after pause in Iran-US war
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a massive rally on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging by more than 13,000 points following a...
Global leaders applaud Pakistan’s role in securing US–Iran ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: World leaders on Wednesday commended Pakistan for its diplomatic efforts after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at opening...
Qalibaf, JD Vance to lead Iran–US delegations for Islamabad peace talks
TEHRAN: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is expected to head Tehran’s delegation in upcoming negotiations with the United States, where U.S. Vice President JD...
Gold prices surge in Pakistan following US–Iran ceasefire
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp increase on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, mirroring a strong rally in global bullion markets after a ceasefire...
Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire following Pakistan’s diplomatic push
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from imminent military action just hours before a key deadline tied to...
Russia, China veto Bahrain’s resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz in the UN security council
WEB DESK: Russia and China have vetoed Bahrain’s proposed resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz at the United Nations Security Council. According to Arab...
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire proposal with U.S.
TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed any possibility of a temporary ceasefire with the United States, citing specific conditions that must be met before engaging in talks....
JUI Chief labels recent attacks on Saudi Arabia as a US-Israeli scheme to divide the muslim world
KARACHI: At a JUI gathering, Maulana Fazlur Rehman accused the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia of being part of a broader conspiracy orchestrated by the...
Traders oppose early market closure policy
ISLAMABAD: Ajmal Baloch, President of the All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT), has voiced strong opposition to the government’s recent decision to implement early market closures, asserting...
World health day celebrated today with focus on science, global well-being
WEB DESK: Today, Tuesday, the world is commemorating World Health Day, an annual event that highlights the importance of health as a universal human right....
Karachi Court orders SSGC to compensate Rs30 million for gas explosion fatalities
KARACHI: A Karachi-based court has held Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) accountable for negligence in connection with the deaths resulting from a deadly gas explosion...
CDF Asim Munir condemn attacks on Saudi Infrastructure, warn of risks to Middle East peace
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top military leadership on Tuesday strongly criticized recent assaults on Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical and industrial sites, describing them as unnecessary provocations that could...