. RAWALPINDI: For the first time in Rawalpindi’s history, a major project to overhaul the city’s sewerage system, costing Rs15 billion, has been launched. The initiative is being carried out under the Punjab Chief Minister’s Development Programme, with large-scale development work currently under way across the city. Work is progressing rapidly on the installation of … Read more

Cyberattacks between Iran and Israel have long been common in their shadow conflict Israeli officials urge public to change their passwords and update their software to prevent any security risk. PHOTO: PIXABAY Israel’s cybersecurity directorate said it had identified “dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes” since the start of the war … Read more

WHO says oil-tainted rain reported in Iran as refinery strike blankets Tehran in thick black smoke Plumes of smoke from an oil facility linger and merge with the cloudy sky over Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Tuesday that “black rain” and toxic air pollution following strikes … Read more

FMs Sergey Lavrov, Abbas Araghchi hold call day after Putin, Trump discuss escalating situation in the Middle East Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shake hands during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 17, 2025. PHOTO: AFP Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart … Read more

Experts warn that without effective planning and conservation, both food security and the rural economy are at risk A research report published in 2023 highlighted that climate change is causing the spread of diseases, shortages of fodder and water, and increased competition over land and water resources.in Pakistan. PHOTO: PIXABAY LAHORE: Natural pastures in northern … Read more

UNHCR says over 667,000 people in Lebanon have registered on the government’s online platform as displaced The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday condemned Israel’s continued military aggression against Lebanon, warning that it could further exacerbate the already fragile security and humanitarian situation in the region where Iran’s conflict with the United States and Israel drags on. … Read more

Port Qasim spokesperson says vessel from Fujairah has arrived, three more ships expected in coming days Fears of a petrol shortage in Pakistan began to subside on Tuesday as oil shipments began arriving at Port Qasim after fuel prices surged amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict in the Middle East. According to Port Qasim Authority (PQA) … Read more

The meeting was attended by directors of physical education from educational boards as well A view of the New Zealand versus Pakistan hockey final of the FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. NZ proved much superior to Pak on the day, winning 6-2. PHOTO: AFP Officials in Pakistan have unveiled a new strategy … Read more

PERTH: Japan stayed perfect in the women’s Asian Cup group stage as they ‌eased to a 4-0 win over Vietnam, who crashed out of the tournament as Taiwan secured second place in Group C with a 3-1 victory over India on Tuesday. Vietnam, who finished with three ​points, ranked bottom of the three third-placed teams … Read more

SANTOS: Neymar will miss Santos’ Brazilian Championship match against Mirassol on Tuesday with lingering muscle fatigue, dealing a fresh blow to the forward’s hopes of ​forcing his way back into Brazil’s squad ahead of the World Cup. Santos ‌said Neymar’s absence was precautionary but the timing is awkward, with Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti having organised … Read more