Iran War 2026- Live Updates: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, military HQ accuses US of breaching agreement
- 19-Apr-2026
TEHRAN: Pakistan hosted the Islamabad Talks between Iran and US, after both countries reached a ceasefire for two weeks after 40-day fighting. The US and Israel attacks on Iran on February 28 martyred several Iranian leaders, including Ali Khamenei. Aziz Nasirzadeh, the Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics, Mohammad Pakpour, the Commander of the […]
Heavy Traffic Menace: 30-Year-Old Killed in Gulistan-e-Jauhar; Driver Escapes
- 18-Apr-2026
KARACHI: Fatalities caused by heavy traffic continue unabated as another citizen was killed at Perfume Chowk in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. According to ARY News, a speeding water tanker ran over a 30-year-old man, who died on the spot. Details indicate that the accident was caused by the tanker’s excessive speed. Following the incident, an enraged crowd gathered […]
Schools barred from selling books, uniforms and stationery items
- 18-Apr-2026
KARACHI: In a major relief for parents, the Sindh Government’s Schools Education and Literacy Department has imposed a strict ban on the sale of syllabus books, uniforms, and stationery within school premises. Under the new regulations, school managements are prohibited from forcing parents to purchase items from specific shops or vendors. According to the formal […]
Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening
- 18-Apr-2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping was “very happy” about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and that he looked forward to their meeting in China. “President Xi is very happy that the Strait of Hormuz is open and/or rapidly opening,” Trump said on Truth Social. “Our meeting […]
Karachi: Policeman martyred in encounter with robbers in Manghopir
- 16-Apr-2026
KARACHI: A police constable was martyred and another injured during an exchange of fire with armed robbers near the Manghopir canal area in Karachi, ARY News reported. According to police, the incident occurred when officers attempted to stop two suspicious motorcyclists in Karachi. The suspects opened fire, leading to a gun battle in which Constable […]
Karachi Mandi 2026: Commissioner issues major update on cattle market rules
- 16-Apr-2026
KARACHI: The Karachi administration has decided to enforce a strict regulatory framework for setting up cattle markets (Karachi Mandi) ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, making it mandatory to obtain official permits. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, with all deputy commissioners and representatives of local government institutions in attendance. […]
Federal Constitutional Court gives landmark verdict in inheritance case
- 16-Apr-2026
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Thursday issued a landmark verdict in inheritance case in Punjab’s Wazirabad land dispute case, ARY News reported. The FCC headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan and comprising Justice Ali Baqar Najafi issued an important ruling in CPLA No. 3378 of 2022 concerning inheritance rights in a land settlement […]
Pakistan Navy successfully tests indigenously developed anti-ship missile
- 16-Apr-2026
Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a Live Weapon Firing of an indigenously developed Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missile, accurately engaging its target with high speed at extended range. Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing. The missile integrates a cutting-edge guidance system and advanced maneuverability, enabling it to evade […]
US and Iran move closer in talks towards deal to end war: report
- 16-Apr-2026
WASHINGTON: United States and Iranian negotiators have made progress in talks, moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, US news website Axios claimed citing U.S. officials. Axios reported that the US and Iran have made progress in their ongoing backchannel talks and reached near to a framework deal. US officials said that […]
Hospitals 'face funding cuts' after austerity measures
- 16-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal hospitals in Pakistan are facing fund cuts worth millions of rupees from their allocated budgets, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing reliable sources. Sources said the Ministry of Finance implemented the reductions as part of an austerity drive, affecting several major healthcare institutions. As per details, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pakistan […]