Pakistan intensified its behind-the-scenes and overt diplomatic efforts on Wednesday to revive the stalled the US-Iran peace process, as Tehran’s envoy in Islamabad held a key meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against the backdrop of growing uncertainty over the next round of negotiations. According to a brief statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, […]
Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday stressed the enduring relevance of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s philosophy and poetry, calling for greater efforts to connect the younger generation with his ideas through education and practical engagement. The seminar, titled “Iqbal and the Contemporary Era,” was organised by the Karachi Press Club in collaboration with Karwan-e-Iqbal on the […]
Traffic flow on MA Jinnah Road has been severely disrupted after the Seabreeze signal, obstructing the Green Line track, was permanently closed as part of ongoing construction work. The closure, which previously served as a key route from Soldier Bazaar towards Empress Market, has caused significant inconvenience to commuters and worsened congestion on one of […]
In a teeming metropolis of over 30 million with a long history of political and sectarian violence, fresh tensions appear to be surfacing amid what the Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) claims is a concerted attempt to stifle its political re-emergence. The party alleged on Wednesday that its offices and workers were targeted in armed attacks, […]
At least three people, including a young child and a teenager, were killed and five others – four of them women – injured in separate traffic accidents across Karachi, police and rescue officials said on Wednesday. A seven-year-old boy, Saad, died after a trailer ran over the motorcycle he was riding with a relative in […]
The long-discussed revival of Karachi’s rail-based transport system gained fresh momentum on Tuesday as Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Federal Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi agreed on a wide-ranging plan covering the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR), suburban train services, new intercity routes and urban greening initiatives along railway corridors. The meeting at the Chief Minister’s […]
The government on Wednesday decided to introduce a single-point checking system at airports to enhance passenger facilitation and reduce delays. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad aimed at developing a joint strategy between the ministries of defence and interior to improve airport operations and public convenience. The meeting reviewed joint measures […]
With 50 days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA’s last-minute sales phase re-opens on Wednesday with tickets for all 104 matches available on a first-come, first-served basis. FIFA says more than five million tickets have already been sold, out of an expected total of just over 6m for the tournament, which […]
Since the outbreak of war between Iran, Israel and the United States, colourful murals have sprung up across capital Tehran and other major cities, rich in symbolism and themes of resistance and defiance. This photo taken on April 12, 2026 shows people walking past a wall mural along the roadside in Tehran. — AFP/File Murals […]
Palestinians in one of the only Gaza cities not overrun by Israeli ground forces during the military conflict will vote this weekend in municipal elections that will feature some pro-Hamas candidates, offering a rare barometer of the group’s popularity. The vote in Deir al-Balah is part of Palestinian Authority (PA) municipal elections that Palestinians have […]