Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches major push to bring out-of-school children back into classrooms

PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a province-wide school enrolment campaign for the 2026–27 academic year,…

Pakistan Railways Bans Media Coverage and Vlogging Without Prior Approval

Pakistan Railways has moved to restrict unauthorised filming, photography and media coverage on its premises, signalling a tougher…

Public and Goods Transport Resumes in Capital as Islamabad Eases Security Curbs

ISLAMABAD — Public and goods transport services have resumed in the federal capital after days of tight movement…

Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote really represents

RAMALLAH / DEIR AL-BALAH, April 25, 2026 — Palestinians voted on Saturday in local elections that look, at…

Iran ceasefire diplomacy stays active as Araghchi, Ishaq Dar review regional tensions

Islamabad: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a…

IMF-linked vehicle import reforms push Pakistan toward stricter rules, not a free-for-all

Pakistan’s vehicle import policy is moving into a tougher, more tightly regulated phase, even as the country opens…

Joint Awami Action Committee calls long march on Muzaffarabad from June 9 over unimplemented agreement

The Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee has once again called for a long march towards Muzaffarabad…

Oil climbs above $106 as U.S.-Iran impasse in Strait of Hormuz rattles markets

Oil pushed back above $106 a barrel on Friday as traders reacted to a worsening U.S.-Iran standoff in…

Rival Party Workers Clash as West Bengal Votes in High-Stakes Election

KOLKATA, April 23 — Voting in West Bengal’s first phase opened Thursday under a familiar cloud: heavy security,…

PTI founder said to be unhappy with three senior leaders as internal strains sharpen

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s jailed founder, Imran Khan, is reportedly unhappy with the performance of three senior party figures —…

Pakistan, Türkiye review regional situation in high-level contact as diplomatic coordination deepens

Pakistan and Türkiye used a fresh round of high-level contact to review the regional situation and underline the…

Iran War 2026- Live Updates: Trump announces extension in Iran ceasefire at PM Sharif, Field Marshal Munir’s request

President Donald Trump said on April 21 that the United States would extend its ceasefire with Iran after…

FBI director denies drinking claims, calls report false and files $250m lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel has forcefully denied allegations that he drank heavily, missed work, or became unreachable during…