ISLAMABAD: In an emergency relief measure, Pakistan’s federal and Punjab provincial governments have announced free public transport services as petrol prices soar to an all-time high of Rs 458.41 per litre — a single-day jump of Rs 137.23.Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, acting on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, announced that all public…
Vienna, April 3, 2026 — Austria’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it has refused several requests from the United States to use Austrian airspace for military operations related to Iran, strictly adhering to the country’s longstanding policy of neutrality.A spokesperson for the ministry, Colonel Michael Bauer, told reporters on Thursday that “there have indeed…
New York, April 3, 2026 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is pushing the region to the edge of a wider war that could engulf the entire area and have dramatic impacts worldwide.Speaking to reporters at UN headquarters on April 2, 2026,…
Washington, April 3, 2026 — The United States has expressed serious concerns over India’s handling of digital platforms, stating that certain orders to remove social media content appear to be driven by “political motivations.”In its annual 2026 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)…
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 — In a major relief for commuters and transporters, the Pakistani government has immediately withdrawn the recently announced 25% quarterly increase in toll tax across national highways.Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced the decision, stating that it was taken in compliance with special instructions issued by Prime Minister Shehbaz…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has emphasized that the future of the province’s youth is closely tied to digital literacy, and efforts are underway to align the educational curriculum with the demands of Artificial Intelligence.Speaking at a series of meetings with representatives from Google and Tech Valley, the…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan has pledged to strengthen coordination between public and private education sectors, emphasizing their joint role in improving the quality of education across the province.The minister made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the All Pakistan Private Schools Management…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Energy Department Punjab has formally launched an “Endorsement Label” initiative aimed at promoting energy-efficient products and reducing electricity consumption across the province.The program was inaugurated by Provincial Energy Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar at a ceremony in Lahore, attended by senior officials including Secretary Energy Dr Farrukh Naveed.Speaking…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab’s Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has announced plans to develop Pakistan’s first satellite-based surveillance system, aimed at enhancing urban planning and monitoring across the province.Speaking at a meeting of the Punjab Special Spatial Planning Authority at the Civil Secretariat, Rafique said the initiative is being undertaken under the…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has called on law enforcement agencies to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property, stressing the need for stronger and more effective measures to prevent crime across the province.The governor made these remarks during separate meetings with newly appointed Inspector General…
