With traffic signals removed, narrow U-turns now cause congestion, accidents, and daily commuting difficulties A public transport bus advertises the upcoming Basant celebrations in Lahore. Photo: ONLINE LAHORE: Traffic management changes in Lahore aimed at creating signal-free corridors are now drawing criticism, as the replacement of signals with U-turns is causing congestion, increasing accidents, and…
Sheema Kermani demands apology from Sindh govt over ‘unprecedented’ police action Aurat March organiser Sheema Kermani, along with several other women activists and a representative of the transgender community, was briefly taken into custody by police outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Tuesday amid a protest related to upcoming Women’s Day activities. According to…
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has taken only three wickets in IPL 2026 despite playing all 10 matches so far. His form has been a concern for the team, which is placed ninth on the points table with three wins and seven losses.Bumrah has gone at an economy rate of 8.89 and has an…
20% of global oil, LNG supplies pass through the Strait before US, Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28 NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours. Brent futures rose $6.79,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: APP/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasised the need to pursue renewable energy sources to meet future demands and instructed the formulation of a comprehensive strategy. “Generation of power through hydropower, solar energy, biogas, and other renewable sources will further reduce the cost of production and positively impact…
Reiterates government’s resolve to provide the best possible healthcare to citizens Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the Ministry of National Health Services in Islamabad on May 5, 2026. Photo: X/ PMO Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to ensure comprehensive screening of all patients in public hospitals to…
Rohit Sharma made an instant impact on his return to the Mumbai Indians playing XI in their match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday.The former MI captain scored 84 off 44 balls, hitting seven sixes and six fours at a strike rate of 190.91. During the game at the Wankhede Stadium, Rohit reached a milestone…
Business leaders suggest policies must reflect ground realities to achieve tangible outcomes LAHORE: Every year, Pakistan’s budget exercise begins the same way, ie, ambitious targets are set, confident projections are made, and shortfalls arrive quietly, long after headlines have faded. This year, however, the shortfall has not waited for the budget to be announced. It…
The military top leadership on Tuesday underscored the importance of restraint and the avoidance of escalation amidst rising regional tensions, reiterating that peace and stability in the region were closely tied to collective restraint and respect for sovereignty. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces…
The 2.7-kilometre-long project will feature a three-lane carriageway on both sides, along with a two-lane service road Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday visits the site of the Margalla Road–Motorway extension project and inspects ongoing construction activities. PHOTO: APP Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday visited the site of the Margalla Road–Motorway extension project, and…