Islamabad / Regional Capitals — Foreign ministers of Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, and Turkey convened an emergency consultative session to address the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region, issuing a unified and firm demand that Iran immediately cease all attacks against neighbouring states.The high-level diplomatic meeting underscored growing alarm…
Karachi — Pakistan’s metropolitan city of Karachi was struck by devastating torrential rains, claiming 22 lives and causing widespread destruction across the city. Victims lost their lives due to electrocution, roof and wall collapses, and flash flooding, according to rescue officials.The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather alert, warning that another spell…
Islamabad / Manila — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a major financial commitment of USD 10 billion to Pakistan over the next five years, under a newly launched Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) extending through 2030.The funding is aimed at accelerating Pakistan’s economic recovery and sustainable development across key sectors, including:Energy — Improving power…
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…
TEL AVIV / TEHRAN — March 19, 2026Iran has escalated its retaliatory strikes against Israel, launching deadly cluster missile attacks on central Israeli cities in what Tehran describes as acts of revenge for the assassination of its top officials.Iran fired deadly cluster missiles at central Israel — missiles with multiple warheads designed to better evade…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Communications & Works Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth to review the ongoing restoration work at the shrine of Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganj Shakar.Officers from the Buildings Sector of the C&W Department attended the meeting and briefed the minister on the…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: An important meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Disaster Management Punjab was held at the PDMA Head Office under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister and Chairman of the committee Khawaja Salman Rafique.The meeting was attended by Secretary Emergency Services Dr. Rizwan Naseer, DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia, and other concerned…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: On the directions of Inspector General Police Punjab Abdul Kareem, Punjab Police has finalised a comprehensive security plan for Chand Raat and Eid al-Fitr across Punjab.According to the plan, security will remain on high alert, with additional personnel deployed throughout the province, including Lahore. More than 17,000 officers and…
