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.
27 Apr 2026
Huge truck fire halts Indus Highway traffic in DI Khan
Police reported that the fire destroyed goods worth millions of rupees and disrupted traffic for hours.
27 Apr 2026
Karachi: Toddler dies after falling into underground water tank in Bin Qasim Town
She fell into the tank while playing at home
27 Apr 2026
Pakistan’s government steps up efforts to free crew held by Somali pirates
Speaking in Karachi, Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi said that the government of Pakistan is doing everything it can to get the crew members back safely. Moreover, he said that the government is talking to other countries to help get the crew members back.
27 Apr 2026
Gold prices in Pakistan extend gains, hit Rs493,962 per tola
Silver prices also increased
27 Apr 2026
Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude jolts Islamabad, KP areas
Epic centre was in Afghanistan-Tajikistan
27 Apr 2026
Islamabad district administration sets new closing timings for businesses
As per the notification issued, all shops, markets and shopping malls shall have their closing hours fixed at 8 PM. It applies to all days in a week without an exception.
27 Apr 2026
City sizzles at 38°C, feels like 40°C as Karachi continues to face intense heat conditions
The early warning centre forecasted that the city will remain relatively hot for the coming days, with temperatures exceeding 36°C.
27 Apr 2026
Oman calls for diplomacy to ensure navigation freedom in Hormuz Strait
“Much diplomacy is required and practical solutions to ensure lasting freedom of navigation,” he added.
27 Apr 2026
Faisal Edhi responds to viral videos alleging mistreatment of children at Edhi homes, inviting media to visit facility for firsthand observation
He strongly rejected the claims and said that the organization’s reputation has been significantly damaged by these unverified allegations spreading online.
27 Apr 2026
Allegations about child abuse in Edhi Homes circulate online, verification still pending
At present, the situation remains unclear, with the claims largely based on unverified online content. Further developments are expected if authorities initiate a formal inquiry or if verified information emerges.
27 Apr 2026
Pakistan allows transit of foreign goods to Iran through its territory
The notification further revealed that certain new transit corridors have been declared under the order, with Gwadar, Karachi and Taftan as transit cargo routes.
26 Apr 2026
President Zardari calls for stronger Pak-China industrial cooperation
The President, who is visiting the Hunan and Hainan Provinces of China in his week-long tour to discuss economic cooperation and business transactions, said that Pakistan valued its ties with China very much in certain industrial areas.
26 Apr 2026
40 years on, Chernobyl disaster remains a stark warning on nuclear safety
Accident occurred on April 26, 1986, during a test at reactor number four