Punjab energy minister reviews projects, orders uninterrupted power for schools
LAHORE, April 22, 2026 — Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar chaired a high-level meeting to review ongoing and new development projects of the energy department, directing officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity…
National festival of ideas and art concludes at AWKUM Mardan
MARDAN, April 22, 2026 — The second National Festival of Ideas, Art and Innovation concluded at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, bringing together students from across Pakistan for a three-day…
IUB VC briefs Punjab adviser on new AI and climate programmes
BAHAWALPUR, April 22, 2026 — Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, Vice Chancellor of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, met with Ali Dar, Adviser to the Chief Minister of Punjab on artificial…
BISP chairperson attends AJK agriculture conference, reviews welfare centres
MUZAFFARABAD, April 22, 2026 — Rubina Khalid attended the Agricultural Conference 2026 in Muzaffarabad at the invitation of Chaudhry Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, while also reviewing key facilities under the Benazir…
PM orders accelerated EV rollout to cut fuel imports and boost energy security
ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to fast-track electric vehicle (EV) adoption across Pakistan, linking the transition to lower fuel import costs and improved energy security.…
Trump extends Iran ceasefire as Pakistan backs talks for peace deal
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 — Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, as diplomatic efforts continue with support from Pakistan to prevent further escalation of…
Hamza Foundation Collects 100 Blood Bags Through Monal Volunteers
PESHAWAR, April 22, 2026 — Volunteers associated with Monal Restaurant donated 100 blood bags during a camp organised in collaboration with Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia Center, supporting patients who require…
Karachi Kings to face Peshawar Zalmi in crucial PSL 11 clash
LAHORE, April 22, 2026 — Karachi Kings will take on Peshawar Zalmi in Match 32 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, with both sides…
Central Asian leaders gather in Astana for Regional Ecological Summit 2026
ASTANA, April 22, 2026 — Heads of state, policymakers and international organisations convened in Kazakhstan’s capital for the Regional Ecological Summit 2026, a high-level forum aimed at strengthening cooperation on…
Rising Gulf Tensions: Gathering Storm Clouds
An atmosphere of uncertainty and anxiety has now permeated the Gulf in such a way that it appears not merely as diplomatic tension, but as a prelude to a potential…
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