29 Apr 2026
Brent hits $114.70 as market braces for prolonged disruption
The U.S. benchmark, WTI Crude, topped the $103 per barrel mark again, rising by 3.48% to $103.40 a barrel.
29 Apr 2026
Meesha Shafi challenges defamation ruling in Lahore High Court
In her appeal, Meesha Shafi has raised several legal objections to the trial court’s decision.
29 Apr 2026
Gold falls Rs5,500 per tola as global rates decline
A day earlier, gold had already recorded a sharp fall, with the per tola price declining by Rs8,900
29 Apr 2026
AI manager “Mona” runs a cafe in Stockholm and even hires staff
Located in a residential area of Stockholm, the Andon Cafe appears like any modern cafe serving avocado toast and specialty coffee. However, behind the scenes, the business is managed by “Mona,” an AI system powered by Google Gemini and developed by San Francisco-based startup Andon Labs.
29 Apr 2026
Pakistan intensifies Operation Ghazab Lil Haq after fresh border clashes with Afghan Taliban
According to reports, Pakistani forces executed targeted operations in the Chaman sector. The operations successfully destroyed several Afghan Taliban posts and military vehicles. As a result, the taliban fighters and affiliated militants retreated from their positions.
29 Apr 2026
Explained: How OPEC+ influences oil supply and prices
Founded in 1960, OPEC currently comprises 12 members:
29 Apr 2026
Sindh sets June 30 deadline for digital vehicle permits and fitness certificates
According to an official notification, all provincial, regional, and district transport authorities, along with motor vehicle inspection wings, have been instructed to shift completely to an automated system.
29 Apr 2026
23,000 HIV patients untraceable in Pakistan, says health minister
Minister also raised concerns over funding transparency
29 Apr 2026
King Charles, Trump share light moments during diplomatic engagement
The interaction also came months after Trump’s comments at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in January
29 Apr 2026
Govt relaxes rules for 25kW solar users
Sources said that this latest move would greatly reduce the administrative hassle faced by both new and old solar users. The current notification would take effect from February 9, 2026.
29 Apr 2026
Gul Plaza fire report still undisclosed
This report was submitted by the commission after it conducted the investigation on April 7 to the Sindh Law Department, giving the government the choice to either release it or withhold it from the general public.
29 Apr 2026
Traders demand end to smart lockdown
They have added that the business community has been adversely affected by such arrangements, bringing many traders to the brink of closure.
29 Apr 2026
Lebanese PM says Israel’s killing of civil defence members a ‘new war crime’
“It constitutes a flagrant violation of the principles and rules of international humanitarian law,” he said.
29 Apr 2026
Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism
Merz has said Iran must not have a nuclear weapon.
29 Apr 2026
US Homeland Security to vet immigrants for what it calls 'extremist' views, raising free speech concerns
These aspects should be considered by immigration authorities as "overwhelmingly negative," the newspaper noted.