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Pakistan - 2026-04-08

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Pakistan has changed forever, says PM Shehbaz in cabinet meeting

US, Iranian delegations will be coming to Pakistan on Friday for talks, premier says

Updated 08 Apr, 2026 07:11pm

Pakistan

Iran’s Pezeshkian confirms of participating in Islamabad talks

Thanks Pakistan, for its role in bringing a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US

Published 08 Apr, 2026 03:20pm

Pakistan

US-Iran ceasefire: Vance, Ghalibaf expected in Pakistan for crucial talks

Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire with Iran, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 02:05pm

Pakistan

Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock

At projected market prices, solar could save a further $6.3 billion by the end of 2026

Published 08 Apr, 2026 12:21pm

World

‘Violations of ceasefire’: PM Shehbaz urges all parties to exercise restraint for two weeks

Trump announces agreement to a two-week ceasefire with Iran

Updated 08 Apr, 2026 07:54pm

Pakistan

SU body reviews fuel costs, proposes ‘hybrid’ classes

HYDERABAD: A meeting of the Transport Committee of the University of Sindh was held on Monday under the chair of...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:50am

Pakistan

Solar panel manufacturing: Chinese cos officials meet CM, ink agreements

LAHORE: A delegation of leading Chinese companies, Kunlun Group and Sunder Green Group called on Chief Minister...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:48am

Pakistan

CM Punjab directs PERA to ‘regulate’ LPG prices

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the relevant authority (PERA) to regulate LPG prices across the...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:46am

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Chinese personnel, families: Hameed Latif Hospital to provide services

LAHORE: In significant step toward strengthening Pakistan China friendship and enhancing welfare for the Chinese...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:41am

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Sindh Governor, Balochistan governor discuss economic growth

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi on Tuesday held separate meetings at the Governor House with Governor...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:40am

Pakistan

Illegal cigarette factory busted in Chunian; two arrested

LAHORE: The Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) wing of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Lahore has uncovered...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:37am

Pakistan

Scientific, research collaboration: PAFDA chief visits GCUF to explore new avenues

FAISALABAD: Director General of the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA), Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha,...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:36am

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Health projects in Balochistan: Balochistan, Punjab seek cooperation

LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Balochistan Bakht Muhammad Kakar called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:33am

Pakistan

Baisakhi celebrations: Pakistan issues over 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims

LAHORE: Pakistan has issued more than 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India for the upcoming Baisakhi festival and...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:30am

Pakistan

NA panel told: Poverty increased by 7pc between 2018-2025

ISLAMABAD: The poverty level in the country increased by 7 percent between 2018–19 and 2024–25, with around 70...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:29am

Pakistan

Third-party inquiry by ministry into conduct of PIA cabin crew ordered

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges has ordered a third-party inquiry by...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:26am

Pakistan

President receives credentials from envoys of six countries

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday received credentials from envoys of six countries and discussed...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:23am

Pakistan

Rs10bn defamation case: Counsel for IK sought 75 adjournments, PM’s lawyer tells SC

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s lawyer informed the Supreme Court that the counsel of Pakistan...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:21am

Pakistan

Premature babies lose sight at higher rate due to ROP: Al-Shifa Trust

RAWALPINDI: Premature babies in Pakistan are losing their sight at rates far above global averages as a treatable...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:19am

Pakistan

Achakzai underscores need for forming ‘national govt’

ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Tuesday urged the formation of a...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:16am

Pakistan

CBD Punjab projects to drive economic growth: Ali Dar

LAHORE: Advisor to the Chief Minister of Punjab for Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives Ali Dar visited...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:11am

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Pakistan slams storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned recent developments in the Middle East, criticizing the storming of the...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:09am

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ME tensions: Pakistan steps up diplomatic efforts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has significantly stepped up its diplomatic efforts to defuse mounting tensions in the Middle...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:08am

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EOBI officer held

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Lahore Zone, has arrested an official of the Employees’ Old-Age...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:06am

Pakistan

Iranian attacks: PM reaffirms support to KSA

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed his country’s steadfast support for Saudi Arabia...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 07:42am

World

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold ‘useful’ peace talks in China: Kabul

KABUL: Afghanistan and Pakistan made “useful” progress in talks in China to resolve the conflict that broke out...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 07:29am

Pakistan

Dar informs Senate: Israeli attack sabotages US-Iran talks

ISLAMABAD: With Pakistan’s mediation, Iran and the United States were willing to resolve their issues through...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 06:45am

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IRSA body flags Tarbela storage depletion

ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Advisory Committee (IAC), while expressing serious concern over...