Pakistan

Pakistan Railways has launched an upgraded Safari Train service as part of efforts to promote tourism and improve passenger experience. Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi inaugurated the train at Rawalpindi Railway Station, saying the project is part of a broader plan to modernize the railway system. The new Safari Train includes air-conditioned coaches, better seating, and a family-friendly …

Authorities in Islamabad have imposed restrictions on the entry of unnecessary vehicles into the Red Zone due to security concerns, while several major roads have been closed for traffic. According to traffic police, routes from Kashmir Chowk to Serena Chowk and towards Srinagar Highway will remain completely closed. Similarly, the stretch from Seventh Avenue Bridge to Serena Chowk has also …

Asalanka is expected to join squad before Lahore Qalandars’ upcoming match against Quetta Gladiators. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars have replaced injured Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batter Parvez Hossain Emon with Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka for the remaining matches of Pakistan Super League season 11. Emon has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury. Asalanka, a left-handed batter who can …

Emergency services responded to hundreds of calls, but no injuries were reported initially. A Category 3 tropical cyclone struck New Zealand North Island on Sunday, causing flooding and damage to infrastructure, although authorities were relieved that it avoided Auckland, the country’s largest city. Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in the Bay of Plenty on the east coast, where many residents had …

US President Donald Trump has made a strong and controversial announcement, saying that the United States will immediately begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with all passing ships to be stopped and inspected. Trump claimed that Iran had broken its promise to keep the waterway open and had allegedly laid sea mines, creating fear and uncertainty worldwide. He …

Minibuses will be given Rs40,000, and vans will receive Rs35,000 per month as part of subsidy. The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to introduce the Ehsaas Fuel Support Scheme for commercial vehicles to provide relief amid rising fuel prices. This step comes after a sharp increase in petroleum prices due to regional tensions involving Iran, prompting both federal and …

A consequential diplomatic phase has just concluded, one that, despite ending without convergence, has already altered the strategic landscape in ways not immediately visible. The recent round of talks has produced no formal agreement, returning the situation, at least superficially, to a familiar baseline. Predictably, this has triggered a surge of commentary and instant conclusions. Yet beneath the noise lies …

Tattoos have become a normal part of modern life, from small minimal designs to full-body art. While people often understand the personal meaning behind their tattoos, the effects inside the body are not always clear. Scientists are now studying what really happens after tattoo ink enters the skin. When tattoo ink is injected into the body, it does not simply …

A province-wide anti-polio campaign is set to begin across Punjab from tomorrow, aiming to vaccinate all children under the age of five. The campaign will continue for seven days in Lahore, while in other districts it will run for four days. Health authorities plan to protect more than 23.3 million children from polio, with over 200,000 workers and supervisors deployed …

Pakistan carried out strong, sincere, and highly professional diplomatic efforts. Pakistan carried out strong, sincere, and highly professional diplomatic efforts, helping to make a ceasefire possible and bringing both sides to the table after decades. These efforts were led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, whose role as a mediator was acknowledged by both parties. Diplomacy continued for …