Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Hanif Abbasi orders probe into Tezgam Express incident
ISLAMABAD, Mar 25: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has ordered a high-level inquiry to determine the exact cause of an incident involving the 8-Down Tezgam Express. According to a spokesperson for Pakistan Railways, the investigation’s findings will help identify any lapses and ensure measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The spokesperson said Pakistan Railways launched an immediate relief operation following the incident. The Multan Division responded swiftly by dispatching a relief train and trucks to the site. He said the rescue teams, including RescueRead More
Petrol pump owners threaten countrywide shutdown if concerns go ‘unheard’
ISLAMABAD, MAR 25: The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) has warned of a nationwide shutdown of petrol pumps if its concerns are not addressed, seeking an immediate meeting with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik. In a letter addressed to the minister, Vice Chairman APPPOA Nouman Ali Butt maintained that petrol pump owners across the country are facing serious challenges related to operations, finance, pricing, and sudden disruptions caused by force majeure situations. The development comes amid uncertainty over fuel prices due to ongoing Middle East tensions,Read More
Sunshine-clouds interplay turn upper Swat into living canvas for spring tourists
SWAT, MAR 25 (APP/DNA): As spring breathes new life into the lush green valleys of Swat valley, an enchanting dance between sunshine and drifting clouds is transforming the highlands into a dreamscape, which is nowhere more vividly than at Mahodand lake. Perched at about 9,400 feet above sea level and stretching over two kilometers, the famous alpine lake sits cradled among towering deodar forests in the scenic Usho valley, attracting spring tourists in droves. Here, spring unfolds like a living painting in Mahudhand where sunlight breaks through soft grey cloudsRead More
Peace Is Not Claimed, It Is Earned
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Power in the modern age seldom speaks in whispers; it announces itself with assertions, repetitions, and claims designed to shape perception as much as reality. In recent months, one such assertion has echoed persistently from Washington, where President Donald Trump has, on numerous occasions, declared that he prevented a full-scale war between Pakistan and India following the tense military exchange of May 2025. Repeated with striking frequency, this claim seeks not merely to inform but to construct a narrative in which the United States appears asRead More
MBS lauds Pakistan’s peace diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and briefed him on Pakistan’s constructive diplomatic outreach to all parties, urging de-escalation and resolution of differences through dialogue and diplomacy. During the “warm and cordial” conversation held early Wednesday morning, the crown prince deeply appreciated Pakistan’s peace efforts. Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Pakistan’s complete solidarity andRead More
Pakistan, 7 other UNSC members denounce Israel’s ‘forcible displacement’ of Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25: Pakistan and seven other members of the UN Security Council Tuesday condemned “escalating” Israeli settlers’ attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as “unacceptable,” and demanded accountability and the prosecution of perpetrators. Delivering a part of the statement sponsored by Arab, OIC and European members of the 15-member Council, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad reiterated their firm opposition to annexation of any part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and to any forcible displacement of the Palestinian people. The part read out by the PakistaniRead More