. 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Khanullah named best weightlifter as Legends Club takes second, Pak Club finishes third PESHAWAR: The three-day Peshawar Inter-Club Weightlifting Championship concluded at Qayyum Sports Complex on Friday, with Qayyum Sports Complex Weightlifting Club emerging as overall champions after a strong performance across all categories.Legends Weightlifting Club secured the second position in the team standings, while…
IEA says outlook hinges on Europe replacing Middle East supply, source of 75% of jet fuel imports آirlines are working to secure alternative supply routes, but stressed that governments must also prepare contingency plans in case fuel rationing becomes necessary. PHOTO: PIXABAY The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned on Friday that Europe could see…
Calls them ‘great’, thanks Pakistan as well Web Desk April 17, 2026 Less than a minute read Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir meet US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC on September 25, 2025. Photo: Handout United States President Donald Trump was all praise for Prime Minister…
Bernardo Silva prepares to exit Manchester City after winning 15 major trophies. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Premier League club announced Thursday as they hailed his “incalculable” contribution to their “greatest sustained period of success”. The 31-year-old Portuguese playmaker, who…