Metro buses hit by flooding, poor maintenance

. New Metro buses lined up before induction in fleet. PHOTO: FILE RAWALPINDI: The heavy rain has badly affected the condition of the metro buses running between the twin cities with public buses becoming swamped by water leaks, causing damage to its interior and troubling passengers. Passengers reported that during the thunderstorm, water began pouring … Read more

Lahore Qalandars impose Rs1m fine on Shaheen Afridi for security protocol breach

Franchise appreciates security personnel’s efforts for their crucial role in maintaining safe and secure environment KARACHI: Lahore Qalandars imposed a Rs1 million fine on franchise captain Shaheen Shah Afridi on Monday for breaching security protocols. The decision followed allegations from the Punjab Police, which sent a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the … Read more

Fence-mending move

The quadruple talks involving the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt and Pakistan were a step in the right direction. The intention on the part of Islamabad was to iron out a factual position that could subsequently lead to parleys among the major stakeholders in the conflict i.e. Iran and the US. The dynamic … Read more

UK no ‘getting dragged’ into Middle East conflict, prime minister reiterates

Starmer says he will act in national interest, avoid Middle East war, and protect living standards Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in central London on March 16, 2026. PHOTO: AFP The British prime minister on Monday reiterated that the United Kingdom … Read more