ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Political Committee has decided to postpone its major public rally planned in Rawalpindi on April 9, party leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas announced Wednesday.Speaking to media, Abbas said the decision was taken at the request of a government delegation, signalling a potential opening for renewed dialogue between the ruling coalition and…
ISLAMABAD — The District Magistrate of Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, has officially declared local public holidays on Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10, 2026, across the revenue limits of the federal capital.According to the official notification, the holiday will be observed throughout Islamabad’s administrative boundaries. However, essential service providers have been exempted from the…
Islamabad / New Delhi / Tehran — April 8, 2026Pakistan has emerged as a key diplomatic actor amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered Islamabad as a venue for direct talks between Washington and Tehran, a move welcomed by the international community.Reports indicate both sides have shown willingness…
President Joseph Aoun, a former army chief, had ruled out using force, warning that this could exacerbate divisions and lead to violence. Reacting to the latest escalation, his government made the historic announcement that it was open to negotiate directly with Israel – the countries do not have diplomatic relations. But, Israel, so far, has…
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…
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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,…
