For months, the tensions and conflict between the United States and Iran kept global peace under serious strain. However, in June 2026, the world witnessed an important diplomatic breakthrough when an interim peace agreement was reached between the United States and Iran. A significant aspect of this agreement is Pakistan’s active role as a mediator […]
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Telecom Bill
The IT ministry’s clarification that the proposed telecom amendments do not authorise compulsory acquisition of private land is relevant only up to a point. It does not answer the central objection. The issue is not confined to acquisition. The bill also concerns access, deemed consent, compensation, official discretion and penalties – all of which go […]
Dire Warning
The horror of what happened in Bannu is difficult to overstate. According to security sources, terrorists first targeted a passenger vehicle in Ping Musa Khel with an improvised explosive device, leaving seven people martyred and several others injured. Then, in an even more depraved act, they struck the vehicle carrying the dead and wounded. There […]
TODAY’S CARTOON
Benazir Bhutto inspired believers in democracy: President Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari said Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto inspired those who believe in democracy and championed issues of education for children, opportunities for young people, reliable public services and greater participation of women in national life. In a message on the 73rd Birth Anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto (21 June 2026), he said, […]
All countries but Israel not happy with Islamabad MoU: speakers
The Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA) held a Seminar on ‘US Iran Relations and Israel’s Escalation in Lebanon’ at its library here on Saturday. The main speakers of the seminar were Ambassador Javid Husain, former Ambassador of Pakistan to the Netherlands, South Korea and Iran, and former Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the Economic […]
Talks between transporters, police break down as Karachi strike enters third day
A strike by public transport operators in Karachi will continue after talks with police broke down, the head of a transporters’ union said on Saturday. The wheel-jam strike has been observed in the metropolis since Thursday against electronic traffic challans, “heavy fines and other regulatory measures”. Haji Tawab Khan, president of the Karachi Transport Ittehad […]
Rangers arrest hardened terrorist from Karachi
Pakistan Rangers have arrested a most-wanted terrorist during a crackdown in Karachi. The terrorist who was identified as Javed Ali Khan alias Swati, son of Raham Bacha, was arrested from Shah Latif Town in Malir area of Karachi. He is a resident of Swat. The arrested terrorist was involved in serious criminal activities. Later, he […]
Robust plan prepared for all majalis, processions: Azma Bokhari
A high-level meeting chaired by Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari was held in Faisalabad Division to review Muharram-ul-Haram arrangements. Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar, Commissioner Faisalabad, RPO, CTO, all Deputy Commissioners and District Police Officers of the division attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed in detail the arrangements related to law and […]
Juvenile driving permit launched
A new system of motorcycle driving has been introduced for 16-year-old youth, under which the issuance of juvenile driving permits has been started. According to the traffic spokesperson, the juvenile driving permit will be issued with the permission of the parents, while a smart card or form B has been made mandatory for it. According […]