Lahore, March 27, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that the province will observe Earth Hour on March 28.In an official statement, she said that unnecessary lights will be switched off from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM as part of the global initiative to promote energy conservation.Maryam Nawaz emphasized that collective efforts are…
Islamabad, March 27, 2026: US President Donald Trump once again mentioned Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a recent conversation, describing him as a “very good man.”Trump stated that Shehbaz Sharif had acknowledged that millions of lives could have been lost if Trump had not intervened to stop the war.Meanwhile, Pakistan has played an active…
Islamabad: Islamabad Police have intensified their crackdown against criminal elements in the federal capital, arresting 39 suspects, including 25 proclaimed offenders involved in serious crimes.According to police officials, the operations were conducted on the special directives of Inspector General of Police Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, aimed at ensuring the safety and security of citizens.Police…
Islamabad (Special Correspondent) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged in Pakistan for the current review period.Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister revealed that he was advised to increase petrol prices by Rs95 per litre and diesel by Rs203 per litre, but he outright rejected the proposal.He…
NEW YORK / LONDON, March 27, 2026 — Global oil markets surged again after Iran rejected direct negotiations with Washington, dashing hopes of near-term de-escalation. Brent crude futures jumped 5.66% to $108.01 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 4.61% to settle at $94.48 per barrel. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has assessed…
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as a goodwill gesture and a sign of progress in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said Iran told him: “To show you…
VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France / WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen as soon as tomorrow if Iran ceases its threats against international shipping, calling Tehran’s actions an outrage and a clear violation of international law. Rubio made the remarks as he arrived in France for the G7…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is set to receive a $378.9 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to modernize its power transmission infrastructure.Co-financing partners include the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), contributing $92.5 million, and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), adding $92.7 million, bringing the total expected project funding to nearly $698.75…
ISLAMABAD — Dr. Fazeela Abbasi, sister of renowned Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, has found herself embroiled in fresh legal troubles as a sessions court in Islamabad revoked her interim bail in a high-profile alleged money laundering case, paving the way for renewed investigations by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).According to the First Information Report…
Including 10 Reaper Strike Drones; Additional Planes Badly DamagedWashington (March 26, 2026): At least 16 US military aircraft have been lost since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to a detailed report by Bloomberg.The losses include 10 MQ-9 Reaper strike drones downed primarily by Iranian air defenses. In addition, half a dozen other…
