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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaking on the phone with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim (File Photo)
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Malaysian PM offers to mediate in Pak-Afghan tensions

ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing concern over the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan and offering Malaysia’s constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the region. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...

Proposal to allow limited Basant celebrations in Lahore
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Proposal to allow limited Basant celebrations in Lahore

There has been a suggestion to permit Basant festivities in Lahore on a restricted basis. The Basant celebration is only supposed to be observed on Saturday and Sunday, according to sources. The Deputy Commissioner of Lahore submitted recommendations related to Basant to the government, according to which it is proposed to allow Basant to be...

Afghan Taliban attacked India, and the Pakistan Army gave a befitting reply, says Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif
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Afghan Taliban attacked India, and the Pakistan Army gave a befitting reply, says Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the Afghan Taliban attacked Pakistan at the behest of India, and the Pakistan Army, led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, gave a befitting reply. Speaking to the federal cabinet, the prime minister claimed that the Afghan Taliban had requested a 48-hour ceasefire. It is now the Afghan Taliban’s...

The Iranian president calls for negotiations on Afghanistan and Pakistan
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The Iranian president calls for negotiations on Afghanistan and Pakistan

After a ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan was announced, Iranian President Massoud Peshkeshian called for negotiations. Speaking at the meeting, Iranian President Masoud Peshkeshian discussed Iran’s stance on tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. On this occasion, President Masoud Peshkeshian reportedly stated that Muslim nations oppose war and separation and that insecurity stems from Muslim adversaries...

international handwashing day
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international handwashing day

The importance of handwashing, only 34% Pakistanis wash hands with soap. The Importance of Handwashing for a Healthier Future This is quite alarming that only 34% of the population worldwide washes hands using a soap. People here are not aware of basic hygiene, which leads to many diseases. Well, provided the literacy rate which is...

Unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij in Kurram, Pakistan; the army responds forcefully
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Unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij in Kurram, Pakistan; the army responds forcefully

According to Islamabad’s News Reporter, the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij opened unprovoked fire in Kurram, and the Pakistan Army responded forcefully and fiercely, as claimed by security sources.  Taliban posts suffered significant damage as a result of the Pakistani army’s firing. Security sources claim that the Afghan Taliban installations were burned. The Taliban left...

Electricity Gets Costlier Across Pakistan, Including Karachi
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Electricity Gets Costlier Across Pakistan, Including Karachi

Islamabad: Electricity prices have been increased by 8 paise per unit across the country, including Karachi, under the monthly fuel price adjustment mechanism. According to a notification issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), the price hike applies to electricity consumers in accordance with government policy guidelines. The additional charges will be reflected...