Transport Services Suspended in Rawalpindi and Islamabad Amid Security Alert
All private, public, and goods transport services in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been suspended until further notice as authorities enforce heightened security measures across the twin cities.…
Punjab Govt Orders Buffer Zones to Control Industrial Pollution
The Government of Punjab has launched a major initiative to reduce industrial pollution by ordering the establishment of environmental buffer zones around industrial areas across the province.…
Indian Su-30 MKI Fighter Jet Almost Crashes: Hard Landing Disrupts Pune Airport
A hard landing by an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet temporarily shut down Pune International Airport today. The aircraft, an IAF Su30 MKI, rendered…
Why Load Shedding Suddenly Decreased Across Pakistan. Here’s Why.
Pakistan witnessed a notable improvement in electricity supply during the night of April 16–17, as increased water releases from dams significantly boosted hydropower generation and…
Govt Announces Major Cut in Diesel Prices
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a major reduction in diesel prices, announcing immediate relief for citizens through a significant cut effective from midnight. The government…
Germany Faces Acute Nursing Shortage, Opens More Pathways for Foreign Professionals
The Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment has reported a growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, in Germany as the country continues to…
Oil Prices Fall as Strait of Hormuz Reopens
Oil prices dropped sharply Friday after Iran announced full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, triggering immediate rallies across global stock markets.…
Govt Ends Free Electricity Units for Power Employees
The federal government has officially abolished free electricity units for power sector employees after the Lahore High Court (LHC) accepted the petition filed by Power…
Solar Net Metering Helps Avert Daytime Loadshedding Amid Power Crisis
Solar net metering has played a crucial role in preventing daytime loadshedding in Pakistan, contributing up to 8,000 megawatts (MW) to the national grid and…
Pakistan’s Youth Delegation Shines at UN ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026
The United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2026 concluded yesterday in New York. The three-day event ran from April 14 to…
Authorities Confirm Terminals Are Operating Without Disruption in Twin Cities
The Islamabad district administration confirmed all bus terminals remain open, dismissing reports of closures, and stated transport services continue without disruption across the capital city.…
Pakistan Power Generation Up 6.3% in March Despite Ongoing Loadshedding
Pakistan’s electricity generation recorded a notable increase in March 2026, but ongoing supply constraints have kept loadshedding in place across parts of the country. According…