Business hours revised in Islamabad under austerity drive
ISLAMABAD: The district administration in Islamabad has issued a notification revising business operating hours as part of an ongoing austerity campaign. According to the notification, the updated timings came into effect on April 23. All shops, markets and shopping malls in the federal capital are now required to close by
Islamabad reopens transport routes, lifts curbs on public, goods vehicles
ISLAMABAD: The District Administration of the federal capital has announced the easing of transport-related restrictions, allowing the entry of all types of public and goods transport into the city. According to the official statement, all major bus terminals across Islamabad have also been reopened for operations, restoring normal transport activity
Modi has become diplomatically irrelevant, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pushed India into the pit of destruction through his Hindutva ideology and extremist policies. Sharing a tweet by Professor Ashok Sovin of Uppsala University in Sweden, Khawaja Asif wrote that Modi has become an insignificant figure
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi praises Pakistan’s role in ceasefire efforts on Iran
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has praised Pakistan’s role in efforts aimed at ending the war imposed on Iran and achieving an immediate ceasefire. According to a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Araghchi praised Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives, particularly its efforts in hosting negotiations and promoting peace and
PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Iran FM Abbas Araghchi, discusses regional situation
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is currently underway at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. The Iranian foreign minister arrived along with his delegation and was received by the prime minister upon arrival. The meeting is being attended by Deputy
Indian govt denies the facts of local media regarding last night crash explosion in Kishtwar
KISHTWAR/KASHMIR: A loud explosion was heard in the ‘Paddar’ area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir and smoke was seen rising from the forest area, after which concern spread at the local level. Soon after the incident, various videos and pictures started circulating on social media, claiming that an Indian Air
Flight operations resume at Imam Khomeini International Airport Iran
Flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, the capital of Iran, departed for Medina, Istanbul and Muscat today. According to Iranian media, the first team of staff and coordinators for Hajj 2026 has left for Saudi Arabia from Iran. Foreign flights will resume at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport from
Goods transport fares raised by 10pc after fuel price hike
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced a 10 per cent increase in goods transport fares across the country following the recent rise in petroleum prices. President of the alliance, Malik Shehzad Awan, reacting strongly to the increase in petroleum prices, said transporters across the country condemn the decision.
Iranian FM meets DPM Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir
ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic development in Pakistan’s peace efforts, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad and held an important meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on bilateral relations, the regional security situation and
New entry, exit system introduced for travel to European countries
ISLAMABAD: A new entry and exit System (EES) has been introduced for travel to European countries, replacing traditional passport stamping with digital records, according to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment. Under the new system, all non-European citizens requiring short-term entry into the Schengen Area will be covered. The





