22 Apr 2026
Iran says World Cup team ready for 2026 US tournament despite tensions
All necessary steps have been taken to support the team’s participation
22 Apr 2026
Police recover suspects’ car in Karachi doctor Sarang murder case
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed Dr Sarang two days ago on Shahrah-e-Faisal.
22 Apr 2026
Pakistan airports to have one-window clearance system with e-gates, smart scanners
The proposed system would bring together multiple immigration and security checks under a “one-window” operation
22 Apr 2026
Traffic police continue crackdown on vehicles without proper number plates in Karachi
Officials also noted that compliance is increasing, as people begin installing number plates after being stopped once.
22 Apr 2026
Fake medicines alert issued in Punjab as DRAP flags eye drops, hormone drugs
Similarly, three medicines related to women’s health and pregnancy were also identified as counterfeit, along with a drug used to treat fungal infections.
22 Apr 2026
'Good news' about fresh round of talks between US and Iran possible as soon as Friday: Report
“The ceasefire is holding despite heightened rhetoric, indicating positive intent on both sides”
22 Apr 2026
Karachi Circular Railway revival agreed as Sindh, Centre plan new train routes
Abbasi directed that the NOC be issued immediately.
22 Apr 2026
Soaring fuel costs push up boat-making cost in Karachi’s coastal areas
In Karachi’s historic fishing settlement of Ibrahim Hyderi, artisans are engaged not only in building new launches but also in repairing older vessels.
22 Apr 2026
2 Pakistani astronauts selected for China space programme
Both will travel to China for training, where one of them is expected to be chosen for a future mission as a payload specialist
22 Apr 2026
PM Shehbaz directs for promotion of electric vehicles in Pakistan
PM Shehbaz said electric bikes will be provided to government employees up to grade 16 on easy installments.
22 Apr 2026
Over 2,100 children diagnosed with HIV in Pakistan in last 15 months
Sindh accounted for the largest share of cases
22 Apr 2026
PPP rejects social media reports about President Zardari's health as fake
Mandviwalla condemned the act.
22 Apr 2026
PA adopts resolution lauding CM Maryam on completing two years in office
The resolution, presented by treasury member Ahsan Raza, was approved by a majority vote
22 Apr 2026
UK backs Pakistan’s mediation role in US-Iran tensions
Pakistan has recently positioned itself as a facilitator amid heightened tensions involving the US, Iran, and Israel. Officials in Islamabad have emphasized the country’s willingness to act as an “honest broker” to reduce escalation and promote diplomatic solutions.
22 Apr 2026
Gold prices fall by Rs1,200 per tola in Pakistan amid global decline
Silver prices also declined