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Eight Pakistani nationals killed in Iran

Eight Pakistani nationals killed in Iran

Eight Pakistani nationals were shot and killed in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province. The incident happened in the village of Hazabad in the Mehrstan district. The victims, who were mechanics, were attacked while working at a workshop. So far, five of them have been identified. Among the deceased are the workshop owner Dilshad, his son … Read more

Petrol prices likely to drop in Pakistan

Petrol prices drop in Pakistan 

The federal government, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership, is expected to announce a significant reduction in petrol prices — up to Rs12 per litre — starting April 16. If approved, petrol rates would fall from the current Rs254.63 to around Rs242–243 per litre. High-speed diesel (HSD) could also see a cut, dropping from Rs258.64 … Read more

Weather update; more rains expected in Islamabad, Pakistan

Weather update: Rain, hailstorms, thunderstorms predicted till May 5

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rains, gusty winds, and isolated hailstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several other regions of the country on Friday night due to a prevailing westerly weather system over northern Pakistan. This weather pattern is expected to last for the next 12 to 18 hours. Affected areas include the … Read more

United Front Set for Victory in Pakistan Association New Zealand Elections 2025

United Front Set for Victory in Pakistan Association New Zealand Elections 2025

Pakistan Association New Zealand Elections 2025 preparations underway, United Front panel under the leadership of presidential candidate Mian Naveed Hameed and general secretary candidate Chaudhary Kashif set for definite victory, ready to sweep the electoral field. A grand event was held today in the city of Auckland in connection with the Pakistan Association New Zealand … Read more

Pakistan, Nigeria reaffirm commitment to strengthen defence and security cooperation

Pakistan, Nigeria reaffirm commitment to strengthen defence and security cooperation

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, during his official visit to Nigeria, held important meetings with Nigeria’s civil and military leadership to enhance bilateral cooperation in the areas of defence and security. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met with Nigeria’s … Read more

CM Maryam Nawaz invites Turkish universities to open campuses in Punjab

CM Maryam Nawaz invites Turkish universities to open campuses in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that every child should go to school in order to get education. In her speech at Anatolia Diplomacy Forum in Turkiye, she proposed to form a global agreement for girls’ education. Suggestions were made for joint efforts in education, including shared policies, teaching methods, and ways to promote learning. … Read more

Iran and US begin discussions in Oman amid regional tensions

Iran and US begin discussions in Oman amid regional tensions

Iran and the United States have started high-level talks in Oman, hoping to restart negotiations over Iran’s rapidly growing nuclear program. The talks come amid threats from US President Donald Trump, who has warned of possible military action if no deal is reached. Iran’s delegation is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, while Trump’s Middle … Read more

Thunderstorms in India, Nepal leaves 69 died

Thunderstorms in India, Nepal leaves 69 died

This week, powerful thunderstorms in eastern India’s Bihar state and in neighboring Nepal led to the deaths of at least 69 people, officials said on Saturday. These storms brought heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, which are common during the monsoon season but have been unusually intense this time. Out of the total deaths, 61 people … Read more

President Zardari discharged from hospital

President Zardari

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has been discharged from a private hospital in Karachi after improvement in health. President Asif Zardari physician and Former federal minister Dr Asim Hussain told the media that President Zardari’s Corona test has come negative and his overall health is now satisfactory. The President remained in the hospital for more … Read more

Earthquake termors jolt Islamabad, Punjab, KP

Earthquake strikes Lahore and parts of Punjab

KARACHI: The Earthquake tremors have been felt in the federal capital Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and various cities of Punjab. Earthquake tremors were felt in Rawalpindi, Attock, Chiniot, Chakwal, Islamabad and surrounding areas in Punjab. Similarly, moderate earthquake struck parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing tremors that were felt in Peshawar and nearby regions. According to the … Read more

CTD arrests terrorist affiliated with banned outfit

CTD

KARACHI: The Sindh Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested an alleged terrorist affiliated with the banned outfit during an operation conducted in the Soldier Bazar area. CTD spokesperson said Syed Muhammad Moosa Rizvi alias Kamran, son of Syed Nafees Abbas Rizvi, was arrested following a targeted operation. Rizvi had been in a hide, fearing arrest … Read more

PM gets briefing on Belaz manufacturing vehicles

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had visited Belaz, the major global manufacturer of the mining dump trucks and transport equipment of mining and construction, located in Minsk during his recently concluded two-day official visit to Belarus. Upon arrival, the prime minister was received by Belarus Prime Minister Alexandar Turchin, relevant authorities and engineers. The … Read more

Sindh announces production of fertilizer from Thar Coal

Sindh

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning & Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah announced production of fertilizer from Thar Coal under public-private partnership. Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning & Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, along with Special Assistant to CM for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Qasim Naveed Qamar, chaired a high-level meeting. The meeting decided that the … Read more

Sindh to upgrade emergencies of secondary care hospitals  

Sindh

KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to strengthen emergency care in secondary care hospitals across the Karachi. Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah chaired a high-level meeting focused on the upgradation of emergency departments in secondary care hospitals throughout Karachi. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary highlighted the pressing need to strengthen the emergency response capabilities … Read more

Pakistan, China strengthen ties with expanded Air Force collaboration

Pakistan, China strengthen ties with expanded Air Force collaboration

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to rejuvenating their military-to-military cooperation and strengthening the strategic alliance between the two nations. Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun conveyed their commitment during their meeting in China. Both sides also agreed to enhance Air Force-to-Air Force cooperation, particularly … Read more

FIA begins investigation against PPP senator Farhatullah Babar

FIA begins investigation against PPP senator Farhatullah Babar

The authorities have initiated an inquiry against former presidential spokesperson and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Farhatullah Babar, news reported. According to reports, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a questionnaire and directed him to respond within seven days. The FIA has requested complete information regarding Farhatullah Babar’s properties, bank accounts, and vehicles. The … Read more