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Washington (International Desk): Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced on Wednesday that the United States has accepted the principles of Iran’s 10-point peace plan, allowing Iran to claim a major victory. According to state broadcaster IRIB, the Council stated that “Iran has forced the US to accept its plan, marking a historic triumph for the…

Houston: NASA’s Artemis II mission achieved a landmark milestone on April 6, 2026. The four-member crew aboard the Orion spacecraft successfully completed a lunar flyby and broke the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth, surpassing the 1970 Apollo 13 mark.The astronauts — NASA Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission…

TAMPA, Florida (International Desk) — Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a contentious bill into law on Monday (April 6, 2026), granting state officials broad powers to designate groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations and to expel public university students who support them.The legislation (House Bill 1471) empowers the Chief of Domestic Security at…

Washington: The ongoing tensions with Iran have created a clear divide in global politics, with differences emerging even within the United States and European countries expressing reservations about military actions. Various nations are calling for diplomatic solutions, while military preparations continue in the region. Concerns over energy supplies, security, and economic impacts are rising globally,…

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Iran, issuing a stern ultimatum warning that if Iranian demands are not met, “an entire civilization could be wiped out tonight.”In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump suggested that non-compliance with U.S. demands could lead to catastrophic consequences, while leaving a…

Islamabad (Special Correspondent) — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday presided over an important meeting to review long-term planning for electricity supply in view of future requirements and progress on Pakistan’s exports amid the current international situation.The Prime Minister was briefed on the long-term strategy for electricity generation, opportunities for national exports in the…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique chaired a review meeting on the Lahore Development Program (LDP) Phase-II at Town Hall, focusing on progress and upcoming projects. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Rashid Iqbal, Deputy Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Ejaz, and MD WASA Syed Ghufran Ahmed also attended the…

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra chaired a high-level meeting to review strategies for enhancing revenue collection from the services sector, emphasizing that the business community remains a top priority for the government.During the session, officials provided a detailed briefing on efforts to expand the tax…