28 Apr 2026
Senate panel clash over power cuts as lawmaker slams ‘excessive’ electricity taxes
Senator Kamil Ali Agha told officials from the Power Division not to refer to users as “consumers,” but instead to call them “goats” (implying they are being exploited).
27 Apr 2026
'Naswar' bill seeking to regulate production, sale of snuff introduced in KP Assembly
Aamna Sardar of the PML-N submitted the draft of the Regulations of Snuff (Naswar) Bill, 2026
27 Apr 2026
Shoe theft reported at Depalpur Mosque, case registered
Police were shown the site of the incident, and a case was formally registered on the complaint of the mosque’s imam.
27 Apr 2026
Putin praises Iranian people for their resistance to the US
“For our part we will do everything that serves your interests and the interests of all the peoples of the region to ensure that peace is achieved as quickly as possible,” he added.
27 Apr 2026
Global demand for EVs surges amid fuel price volatility linked to Iran conflict
The ongoing geopolitical situation has created instability in global fuel markets, further accelerating the transition towards alternative energy solutions.
27 Apr 2026
US’s Rubio says Iran is ‘serious’ about making a deal
“I think they are serious about getting themselves out of the mess that they’re in,” Rubio said in an interview with Fox News.
27 Apr 2026
Punjab Assembly passes bill setting minimum marriage age at 18 for girls
The Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026 was passed with a majority vote
27 Apr 2026
PM Shehbaz allows fans at PSL playoffs with fuel-saving condition
The three playoff fixtures are scheduled to take place this week ahead of the final on Sunday
27 Apr 2026
India's military expenditure up 8.9% to $92.1bn; Pakistan spending 11% to $11.9bn: Report
Globally, defence expenditure stood at $2.887 trillion in 2025
27 Apr 2026
Putin meets Iran FM in St Petersburg amid US tensions
He also conveyed his best wishes for the Supreme Leader and asked Abbas Araghchi to pass them on.
27 Apr 2026
Sabeena Farooq slams Iqrar ul Hassan’s airport outburst
The controversy erupted after a video surfaced online showing Iqrar Ul Hassan in a heated exchange with airport staff.
27 Apr 2026
KP seeks Rs64.62bn in water dues from Punjab over Galiyat–Murree supply
KP govt has sent letters to the federal govt and Punjab authorities regarding Galiyat’s water, seeking Rs64.62 billion in dues dating back to 1947.
27 Apr 2026
Rawalpindi madrasa teacher arrested for torturing minor student over torn cap
The case has been registered.
27 Apr 2026
Three men arrested for helping ex-SP's son escape after attack on FBR officer
Terrorism charges added to case of FBR inspector shooting
27 Apr 2026
Pakistan and China sign three MoUs including Karachi Desalination Project
The signing ceremony was held in Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan province. President Asif Ali Zardari attended the event.