Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Punjab to decrease electricity tariff by up to 40%
LAHORE, JUN 3: The Punjab Cabinet, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced a sweeping set of public relief and development measures, including a 30% to 40% reduction in power tariffs, the launch of Punjab’s first airline, and the provision of 1,100 free electric taxis in Lahore. The 26th provincial cabinet meeting, held in Lahore and attended by key ministers and officials, featured a 101-point agenda aimed at public welfare, infrastructure upgrades, environmental sustainability, and digital transformation of key sectors. Electricity bills slashed by up to 40% The cabinetRead More
On the Verge of World War III
By Dr. Hamid Khan AlMashriqi As a student of geopolitics and history, I can say with firm conviction: the world has never stood closer to the brink of a global conflict—potentially World War III—than it does today. The ongoing war in Europe, ignited by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, has escalated in both scale and complexity, threatening not just regional stability, but global peace. For a time, many believed that a shift in U.S. leadership—especially the potential return of Donald J. Trump to the presidency—might bring an endRead More
Trump to Tehran: Pressure vs. Diplomacy
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The U.S.-Iran relationship has been marked by decades of tension, punctuated by moments of tentative engagement.President Trump’s administration introduced a distinctive approach, characterized by stringent economic sanctions coupled with overtures for direct negotiations.This strategy aimed to compel Iran to curtail its nuclear ambitions while opening avenues for diplomatic resolution. Central to Trump’s strategy was the reimplementation of the “maximum pressure” campaign, which involved reinstating and intensifying economic sanctions on Iran.These sanctions targeted vital sectors of the Iranian economy, aiming to cripple its financial capabilities and forceRead More
Russia’s Pearl Harbor: Escalating the Horrors of War
By Qamar Bashir In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine launched a highly sophisticted drone strike on Russian airbases, reportedly damaging and destroying a substantial portion of Moscow’s strategic bomber fleet. This operation, codenamed “Spiderweb,” involved the deployment of 117 AI-guided drones, which targeted five key Russian airbases across regions including Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur. The attack resulted in the destruction and severe damage of over 40 aircraft, including Tu-95, Tu-22M3, Tu-160 bombers, and A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft. The damage to Russia hasRead More
Glacier Conference in Dushanbe — a wake-up call
The recently concluded International Glacier Conference in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, brought much-needed global attention to one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time — the rapid melting of glaciers. With Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif representing Pakistan at the event, the conference rightly highlighted the significance of regional and international cooperation in addressing climate change, particularly its devastating impact on the mountainous and glacier-rich regions of Central and South Asia. The initiative taken by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon to host this critical conference deserves sincere appreciation. It reflects his forward-lookingRead More
Subah Sehar Appoints Niaz Support as Exclusive Implementation Partner
VANCOUVER, CANADA, JUN 3 /DNA/ – In a significant step toward advancing global disability inclusion, Subah Sehar Inc., a U.S.-based nonprofit organization registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and Niaz Support, a Pakistan-based social enterprise, have formalized a strategic partnership to deliver inclusive support services for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and their families across underserved communities. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Vancouver, Canada, by Sehar Khemani, President of Subah Sehar Inc., and Hussain Odhwani, Founder of Niaz Support, establishing a shared commitment to accessible,Read More