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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed hope that Pakistan’s mediation efforts in talks between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East conflict would reach an advanced stage and eventually conclude, terming it essential for global peace and the world economy. He briefed members of the diplomatic … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on power sector reforms: Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to take strict action against power pilferers. The directions came during a high-level review meeting on reform measures in the power sector. The premier also called for a comprehensive strategy to meet future … Read more
CCC highlights need for collective responsibility Commanders review security, border situation Readiness, counter-t ISLAMABAD: As the ceasefire between Iran and the United States is hanging by a thread amid escalatory moves from both sides, Pakistan’s top military leadership on Tuesday called for restraint and avoidance of escalation, warning that fast-evolving geopolitical developments could have far-reaching … Read more
. ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday visited the site of the Margalla RoadMotorway extension project, and directed that the Sangjani Interchange on GT Road be completed by July 31. According to officials, the 2.7-kilometre-long project would feature a three-lane carriageway on both sides, along with a two-lane service road. The plan also included … Read more
KARACHI: The NAPA Repertory Festival 2026 returns this May with a packed line-up reflecting both legacy and experimentation, as the National Academy of Performing Arts marks two decades of shaping Pakistan’s performing arts landscape. Running from May 8 to May 23 at its Karachi campus, the festival brings together theatre, music, storytelling and interactive events, … Read more
Defence minister highlights unity, says nation forms ‘steel-like wall’ against external threats Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. Photo: Screengrab Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday lauded the Pakistan armed forces’ prompt and decisive response to Indian aggression during Marka-e-Haq, warning that any future hostility would be met with an even more forceful reply. Speaking at the … Read more
Terms US-Iran dialogue crucial for global peace and economy, says talks progressed positively in Islamabad Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefs members of the diplomatic corps at the Foreign Office in Islamabad on the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” on Tuesday. Photo: X/ FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on … Read more
With traffic signals removed, narrow U-turns now cause congestion, accidents, and daily commuting difficulties A public transport bus advertises the upcoming Basant celebrations in Lahore. Photo: ONLINE LAHORE: Traffic management changes in Lahore aimed at creating signal-free corridors are now drawing criticism, as the replacement of signals with U-turns is causing congestion, increasing accidents, and … Read more
Sheema Kermani demands apology from Sindh govt over ‘unprecedented’ police action Aurat March organiser Sheema Kermani, along with several other women activists and a representative of the transgender community, was briefly taken into custody by police outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Tuesday amid a protest related to upcoming Women’s Day activities. According to … Read more
The military top leadership on Tuesday underscored the importance of restraint and the avoidance of escalation amidst rising regional tensions, reiterating that peace and stability in the region were closely tied to collective restraint and respect for sovereignty. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces … Read more