Hormuz opening lifts deal prospects
Araghchi announces vital trade chokepoint open to all commercial vessels Trump sees deal…
Hormuz opening lifts deal prospects
Araghchi announces vital trade chokepoint open to all commercial vessels Trump sees deal ‘soon’ to end war A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. PHOTO: REUTERS DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire agreement…
People’s Bus Service inaugurated from Shikarpur to Sukkur
Sindh govt to cover 50% bus fare; passengers to pay remaining half, says official. Peoples bus service formally launched in Sukkar. PHOTO: Mukesh Kumar Chawla FB page Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday said the launch of the People’s Bus Service from Shikarpur to Sukkur was a gift for the people of Shikarpur….
Power tariff may rise by 26 paisa per unit
. ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers may face an increase of 26 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism for March. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) seeking approval for the price hike. Nepra is scheduled to hear the petition on April 28….
Malik says US-Iran deal near, calls coming week ‘significant’ for Pakistan
Says progress has been significant, and both sides have developed an understanding Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik. SCREENGRAB Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said on Friday the coming week would be “quite significant” for Pakistan, as Islamabad was once again expected to host talks between the United States and…
EPA tightens rules to combat pollution
. Smoke rises from garbage dumped near a railway station in Lahore. The city generates about 1,500 tonnes of waste daily. Photo: Online LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a strengthened regulatory framework mandating green buffer zones, large-scale plantation, and strict controls on tree cutting as part of efforts to reduce industrial…
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka 2–0, set up final clash against arch-rival India in ITF Asia 12
PTF president, secretary general and the entire management congratulated the team on their impressive victory Pakistan stormed into the final of the ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition – South Asia 2026 after defeating Sri Lanka 2–0 in the semifinal, the Pakistan Tennis Federation said. The Pakistan team produced a commanding performance, winning both…
Hamas-US Cairo talks end ‘without tangible progress’ on Gaza ceasefire’s 2nd phase
Source says Israel has not adhered to agreed withdrawal lines, including so-called ‘Yellow Line’ View of tents in Gaza. PHOTO: DR IRTAZA KHAN Talks between Hamas and the United States held in Cairo ended “without tangible progress” on advancing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, two Palestinian sources said on Friday. The discussions,…
PM Shehbaz approves Rs32.12 per litre cut in diesel price
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday approved a reduction in the price of high-speed diesel by Rs32.12 per litre to bring the rate down to Rs353.43 per litre. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the approval was part of a decision aimed at providing relief to the public. The government has decided…
Farmers struggle with climate shifts
Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and shifting seasons are severely impacting crop yields Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable country due to extreme weather and climate change. PHOTO: UNICEF PAKISTAN LAHORE: Punjab is called the food basket of Pakistan. Major crops such as wheat, rice, sugarcane, maize, and cotton are grown here. However, over the…
US mulls releasing $20b in frozen Iranian assets in lieu of its enriched uranium stockpile: Report
Trump maintains US will ‘get’ Iran’s enriched uranium without sending any money to Tehran A satellite overview shows the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Facility, along with damage from airstrikes, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, near Qom, Iran, June 24, 2025. Maxar Photo: REUTERS The United States is considering releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets in exchange…
