. LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced it will resume direct flights to London starting March 29 from Islamabad and March 30 from Lahore. Initially, PIA will operate four weekly flights—three from Islamabad and one from Lahore — using Boeing 777 aircraft. PIA spokesperson said flights would land at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4, adding that the … Read more

Infrastructure investment gap widening to $125b by 2040, costing economy 6% of GDP To encourage innovation, there is a need to establish AI research hubs focused on urban and sustainable design. Photo: Reuters KARACHI: While development partners continue to emphasise robust project preparation as the foundation for sustainable urban infrastructure, experts argue that Pakistan’s deeper … Read more

Singer’s son Shah Zaman Khan also recognised at London event attended by MPs, South Asian community members Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Zaman Khan receving awards. KARACHI: In a moment of international recognition for Pakistan’s music industry, legendary singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Zaman Khan have been honoured … Read more

Experts warn foreign species may harm local ecosystems despite rapid urban greening benefits LAHORE: For several decades, large numbers of non-native trees and plants have been planted in urban afforestation projects and new housing societies in Lahore. However, botanists argue that while these trees may provide rapid greenery in urban environments, they can also have … Read more

MIRANSHAH: Persistent unrest in North Waziristan’s Shewa Tehsil has escalated into a full-blown humanitarian crisis, with numerous villages now completely abandoned and fresh waves of displacement accelerating from surrounding areas. Local sources report that after residents of Drozanda, Alam Khel, Malu Khel and Anar Khel fled, families from nearby villages are rapidly moving toward Bannu, … Read more

A total of 468 flights are scheduled to transport pilgrims to Saudi Arabia over 34-day period Pakistan finalised its Hajj 2026 flight schedule and completed visa issuance for pilgrims under the government scheme, with the pre-Hajj flight operation set to begin on April 18, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said on Wednesday. … Read more

Delay in officially replying to US’ proposal suggests some in Tehran may be open to considering it, Reuters reports A view of a residential building that was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran on March 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran is still reviewing a US proposal to end the war in … Read more

Former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom Alex Younger. PHOTO: FILE Iran’s regime has been more resilient than anyone would have expected, said a former head of British foreign intelligence agency MI6, adding that options for the US and Israel are “pretty limited and not great.” “The reality is that the … Read more

German FM says time has come for ‘more concrete negotiations’ aimed at ending war in Iran German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Photo: File German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that ending the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran is the only real solution to surging oil prices. “We cannot offset every price increase through … Read more

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Wednesday killed two highly wanted terrorists linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a successful intelligence-based operation in the Tank district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). According to a statement issued by the CTD, upon receiving information about the terrorists’ presence in the area, the team launched an operation. During the operation, the terrorists, … Read more