ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye, building on fraternal ties, and a shared vision for peace and prosperity. The meeting held on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya was attended by…
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…
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….
. 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….
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…
. 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…