Karachi — In a small but significant victory for citizens’ rights, a Karachi resident has won a court case against a wrongful e-challan issued by the city’s traffic police. A local court accepted the citizen’s petition, annulled the disputed fine, and issued a stern directive to the traffic police to exercise due diligence before issuing…
New Delhi Under mounting pressure from opposition parties at home and increasing international scrutiny, the Modi government has spoken out on the Middle East crisis for the first time. India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement expressing concern over the casualties and destruction in Lebanon — notably without mentioning Israel by name even once.The…
Islamabad As preparations intensify for the high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, the American delegation has arranged its own dedicated transport fleet for use during the talks. Special armoured vehicles for the US delegation were flown into Pakistan aboard a C-17 military transport aircraft, sources confirmed.The vehicles will be exclusively used to facilitate the movement of…
Islamabad / Tehran Iran has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Islamabad negotiations, stating it will engage with full authority and a strong mandate — while simultaneously expressing reservations about what it called America’s “deceptive nature.”Iranian Vice President praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, crediting Islamabad with playing a pivotal role in facilitating a temporary ceasefire that…
Pakistan’s government enjoys overwhelming public backing in its efforts to broker a ceasefire between the US, Iran, and Israel, according to a fresh Gallup Pakistan survey.The poll, conducted on April 8–9, revealed that 93% of Pakistanis support Pakistan’s mediating role in the ceasefire process, with 72% expressing strong support. Only a small minority opposed the…
Jerusalem, — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after being suspended due to the state of emergency imposed during Israel’s recent conflict with Iran.The Jerusalem District Court confirmed that hearings will return to their normal schedule, taking place from Sundays to Wednesdays. The court stated: “With…
Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded today after a significant drop the previous day. The price per tola increased by Rs 3,000, reaching Rs 497,662, while the rate for 10 grams rose by Rs 2,572 to Rs 426,664.On the international front, gold climbed $30 to trade at $4,753 per ounce.It is worth noting that yesterday, gold…
The Asian Development Bank has released its latest economic outlook for Pakistan, noting a gradual recovery while warning that significant risks persist.According to the report, Pakistan’s GDP growth rate is projected at 3.5% for the current fiscal year, rising to 4.5% in the next fiscal year. On inflation, the ADB forecasts a rate of 6.4%…
Pakistan has emerged as the focal point of global diplomacy following the US-Iran ceasefire, as Islamabad prepares to host crucial negotiations between the two nations today and tomorrow.According to sources, delegation-level talks will begin today, with the key central round of negotiations scheduled for Saturday. The presence of US Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has expressed that he is “very optimistic” about reaching a long-term peace deal with Iran. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump stated that Iranian leaders “talk much differently when you’re at a meeting than they do to the press. They’re much more reasonable.”“They’re agreeing to all the things…
