WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 15, 2026 — The United States and Iran have made significant progress toward a framework agreement to end the ongoing war, with negotiators advancing discussions in talks held on Tuesday, according to US officials.Citing two US officials, Axios reported that American and Iranian negotiators moved closer to bridging key gaps. President Donald Trump’s…
ISLAMABAD, April 15, 2026 — Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the national airline Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to immediately clear 24 years of outstanding pension arrears owed to a retired employee.The court strictly warned that if the payments are not made before the next hearing, the Managing Director (MD) of PIA will have to…
Peshawar (April 15, 2026) — In a significant and progressive move, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided that only female police officers will handle cases involving women, particularly sensitive and privacy-related matters.Under the new directive:A complete ban has been imposed on the deployment of male personnel for recording statements, conducting investigations, or handling cases…
Tehran (April 15, 2026) — Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran leading a high-level Pakistani delegation as part of ongoing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran.The delegation includes Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other senior officials. Iranian Foreign Minister…
Washington (April 15, 2026) — The United States Navy has officially confirmed the loss of one of its most advanced and expensive surveillance drones, the MQ-4C Triton, which crashed on April 9, 2026, near the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.The MQ-4C Triton, valued at approximately $240 million, disappeared from flight tracking websites while…
Gwadar/Karachi (April 15, 2026) — Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in regional connectivity by fully activating the Gabd-Rimdan Border Terminal with Iran under the International Road Transport (TIR) system.This new overland corridor allows Pakistan to bypass traditional routes through Afghanistan and establish a shorter, safer, and more efficient road link to Central Asian states,…
Beijing (April 15, 2026) — In a major breakthrough for green aviation and energy security, China has successfully conducted the world’s first test flight of a megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine, marking a significant step toward developing aircraft that can run on hydrogen — often described as “water-powered” since hydrogen can be produced from water.On April…
Riyadh (April 15, 2026) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a strong warning and new regulations ahead of the Hajj 2026 season (1447 AH), imposing heavy fines and other penalties on those attempting to perform Hajj without an official permit or assisting others in doing so illegally.Under the new rules:Individuals caught performing or…
Islamabad: The spread of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan is accelerating, with health experts attributing the surge largely to the reuse of syringes and unsafe medical practices.According to official data, a total of 108,400 HIV/AIDS cases have been reported across the country so far, with Punjab emerging as the most affected province.In the federal capital Islamabad, 4,756…
By Farzana Chaudhry | LahoreLahore: The Punjab government has transferred Rs22 billion to more than 1.2 million workers under the Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card programme, marking a major step in its social welfare initiative aimed at supporting low-income households.According to officials, the Punjab Social Security Department has successfully completed the opening of bank accounts for…
