Karachi, April 1, 2026: Global stock markets, including Pakistan’s, rallied strongly on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s statement that American forces will withdraw from the Iran conflict within two to three weeks.The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a firm note and witnessed a massive surge. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 7,461 points (5.02%)…
ISLAMABAD — In a significant administrative reshuffle in Pakistan’s federal capital, the government has replaced Chief Commissioner and CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, appointing Lt. (retd.) Sohail Ashraf of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) as the new Chief Commissioner of Islamabad.The Establishment Division issued an official notification confirming the appointment, which takes immediate effect under…
A Russian Antonov An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in occupied Crimea on Tuesday evening, killing all 29 people on board.According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, contact with the plane was lost around 6:00 PM Moscow time (15:00 GMT) on March 31, 2026, during a scheduled routine flight over the Crimean Peninsula. The wreckage…
Declare Potential Intervention as “Jihad” if Ground Invasion OccursMilitary units loyal to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov have declared they are prepared to deploy to Iran and fight alongside Iranian forces against the United States if Washington launches a ground invasion.According to Iran’s state-run Press TV, the Akhmat Special Forces — Kadyrov’s personal units — have…
Mardan, KP — April 1, 2025At least nine miners were killed and three others injured after a devastating landslide struck a mining site in the Nang Abad Drang area of Tehsil Rustam, Mardan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The incident occurred while miners were actively working at the site when the ground gave way, burying several workers under…
Islamabad — April 1, 2025In a swift display of law enforcement efficiency, Islamabad Police have arrested all suspects involved in the murder of businessman Amir Awan, who was killed during a robbery, within less than 24 hours of the incident.Addressing a joint press conference alongside the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police, Minister of State…
Islamabad — April 1, 2025The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a significant increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, effective from April 1, 2025.According to the official notification, LPG prices have been raised by Rs78.28 per kilogram, bringing the new retail price to Rs304.12 per kg.As a direct result of this hike,…
Washington — April 1, 2025US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that Washington is prepared to significantly widen its military campaign — including potential ground operations — if Tehran refuses to pursue a diplomatic resolution.Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Hegseth confirmed that American forces are…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanKasur: Managing Director WASA Kasur, Chaudhry Kashif Minhas, has ordered the immediate acceleration of desilting operations in drains and directed authorities to ensure that all open manholes are covered without delay, warning of strict action against negligent staff.Acting on the special instructions of Secretary Housing and Urban Development HUD&PHED Noorul Amin…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: Development work has commenced in 302 villages under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Model Village Program, aimed at improving rural infrastructure and living standards across Punjab.The progress was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique. Chief Executive Officer of Punjab Rural Municipal Services Company (PRMSC), Khurram…
