Islamabad — Federal Minister Ali Parvez Malik has stirred controversy with an unusual statement, claiming that keeping petroleum prices low would discourage people from changing their lifestyle, thereby hindering energy conservation efforts in the country.Speaking to media, the minister warned that the situation in Iran has engulfed the entire region, and Pakistan must prepare itself…
Islamabad — The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan announced on Friday that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted anywhere across the country, confirming that Eid ul Fitr 1446 AH will be observed on Saturday, 21st March 2026.The announcement was made by Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad at a press conference in Islamabad,…
Frankfurt, Germany — The Consulate General of Pakistan in Frankfurt will hold a grand flag-hoisting ceremony on 23rd March 2026 to mark Pakistan Day, commemorating the historic Lahore Resolution of 1940.As in previous years, the ceremony will bring together members of the Pakistani community, diplomatic representatives, and local dignitaries in a display of national pride…
While the US has concentrated much of its military effort on degrading Iran’s missile and drone capability, sinking its Navy and, in recent days, attacking targets along Iran’s long Gulf shoreline, Israel has gone to great lengths to assassinate Iran’s leaders and attack elements of state control, including paramilitary Basij units responsible for much of…
“That will still be open to some abuse. However, you’d take the incentive away from contractors. If the municipality operates these tankers by themselves, you take the outside incentive away, and that will also save a great deal of money. But obviously, the longer-term solution must be to fix infrastructure.”
