The Public Purview News Desk

Punjab offers free public transport, fuel relief to offset rising petrol prices

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced free public transport across major cities along with targeted fuel subsidies for farmers and motorcyclists, aiming to ease…

China says Pakistan-Afghanistan talks advance as mediation efforts gain momentum

BEIJING: China said talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan are progressing, signalling a potential easing of tensions after months of cross-border violence that has affected…

Rs458 petrol set to push up fares, food prices across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The increase in petrol price to Rs458.4 per litre and high-speed diesel to Rs520.35 is expected to push up transport fares, food prices…

Minhas, Shadab power Islamabad United to win over Quetta Gladiators

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad United secured an eight-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League on Thursday, as Sameer Minhas and Shadab Khan struck…

The Hands Deserve the Books

Child labour is a crime against humanity. At this juncture, I am reminded of a very moving story about one of the world’s greatest…

Bannu police station targeted in failed suicide attack, five civilians martyred

BANNU, April 3, 2026: A suicide attack targeting Domel Police Station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district was thwarted due to effective security measures, however,…

SDGs programme funding proposed at Rs80bn for FY2026-27

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (ABC): The Cabinet Division has proposed a Rs10 billion increase in the allocation for the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programme (SAP),…

Senior trader Munawar Iqbal appointed Chief Organiser of Citizen Voice of Pakistan projects

ISLAMABAD: Senior trader leader Munawar Iqbal has been appointed Chief Organiser for all registered projects of Citizen Voice of Pakistan, following an official decision…

CUI rector seeks land for Karachi, Quetta campuses in meeting with education minister

ISLAMABAD: Rector of COMSATS University Islamabad, Prof Dr Raheel Qamar, met Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui to discuss expansion…