By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore, Professor Shahid Malik, has congratulated Professor Farooq Ahmed Rana, Dr Ahmed Naeem Akhtar, and their entire cabinet on their victory in the recent elections of the Society of Surgeons.Describing the success of the Reformers Panel as a significant milestone, Prof Shahid Malik…
Washington ): US President Donald Trump has firmly warned Iran against attempting to close the Strait of Hormuz again, stating that the United States will not be blackmailed.Speaking to reporters at the White House on Saturday, Trump said: “They wanted to close up the strait again – you know, as they’ve been doing for years…
Islamabad : Pakistan has fully repaid a $2 billion deposit/loan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed.The amount, which was held as a safe deposit with the State Bank under bilateral commercial agreements, has been returned following the maturity and UAE’s request. Pakistani authorities described the repayment as a…
Karachi/Islamabad): A major foreign automaker operating in Pakistan has announced plans to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) in the country and invest between $300 million and $400 million over the next 4 to 5 years.The Chief Executive of Indus Motors has confirmed the company’s readiness to launch electric vehicles and called upon the government to introduce…
Islamabad): Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani has announced that following the reduction in diesel prices, a decision regarding a cut in petrol prices will be made next Friday, keeping in view the prevailing global oil prices.Speaking to the media, Kayani stated that the government is closely monitoring international petroleum prices and will…
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that the country’s armed forces, particularly its navy, stand ready to deliver new and bitter defeats to its enemies.In a written statement released on the occasion of Iran’s Army Day (Farvardin 29), Khamenei praised the Iranian military’s performance and emphasized its defensive capabilities. He stated: “Just…
Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the arrest of more than 120 individuals across the country, claiming they were affiliated with the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel and were “preparing the groundwork for a military attack by the enemy.”According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, the detainees were allegedly involved in…
Kakul, Abbottabad (April 18, 2026): A grand Passing Out Parade was conducted today at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, where cadets from the 153rd Long Course, 38th Technical Graduate Course, 72nd Integrated Course, 15th Mujahid Course, and 27th Lady Cadet Course successfully completed their training and were commissioned as officers in the Pakistan Army.Cadets…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s federal capital is witnessing a sharp rise in HIV infections, with official data revealing 618 new cases recorded between January 2025 and March 2026 — an average of more than 41 new infections per month.According to a government report, 498 of these cases were reported during the year 2025 alone, signaling an…
Tehran (International Desk): Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization has announced the gradual reopening of airspace and airports following recent regional tensions and temporary restrictions. Airports in Tehran, including Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini International, along with those in six other major cities, have now been reopened.Officials stated that all relevant airlines are completing preparations to resume both…
