Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Punjab enforces PM’s national savings & austerity plan
LAHORE, APR 3: /DNA/ – Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to ensure strict implementation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s comprehensive national savings and austerity program. She announced a major relief package for the people of Punjab amid historic global crisis, as citizenss will not have to buy tickets while traveling on Orange Line Train, Metro Bus Service, Speedo Bus, and Green Electro Bus. She decided to provide cash to protect agriculture, food, and farmers, as she announced a subsidy of Rs. 100 per liter ofRead More
Ethiopian Enclave opens in Karachi Expo Center
KARACHI, APR 3 /DNA/ – The Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad, in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines, opened the “Ethiopian Enclave” at the Pakistan Travel Mart 2026 which kicked off here on Friday in Karachi Expo Center. The Ethiopian Enclave has been designed to showcase the nation’s ancient heritage, diverse tourism landscapes, and vibrant cultural identity. The Enclave received a high-profile reception, welcoming senior officials of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan including Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Tourism and Aftab ur Rehman Rana,Read More
Waqf, Zakat reforms key to socio-economic uplift: Experts
ISLAMABAD, Apr 3: /DNA/ – Experts on Thursday stressed that institutional reform, technological integration and adherence to the principles of Maqasid al-Shariah were essential to revitalize Waqf and Zakat systems for socio-economic empowerment. The views were expressed on the opening day of the Professor Khurshid Ahmad International Conference 2026, jointly organized by the Institute of Policy Studies and Allama Iqbal Open University. The two-day moot is focusing on mobilizing Waqf and Zakat as structured tools for sustainable and inclusive development. Speakers highlighted that both Zakat and Waqf have historically playedRead More
China says talks between Pakistan, Afghanistan progressing at steady pace
BEIJING, APR 3: Islamabad, Kabul welcome Beijing’s mediation, willing to sit down for talks again, says Chinese foreign ministry’s spox.
Romanian envoy Presents Choral Arrangement of Pakistan’s National Anthem Senate Chairman
ISLAMABAD, APR 3 /DNA/ – In a significant gesture of cultural diplomacy and friendship, Romania has gifted Pakistan the world’s first professional choral arrangement and official score of the national anthem, Qaumi Tarana. Romanian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Dan Stoenescu, personally presented the official album and the written choral score to Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, in a special ceremony. The unique artistic project was realized by Romania’s renowned National Chamber Choir “Madrigal – Marin Constantin”, with the support of the Embassy of Romania inRead More
Public transport made free in Islamabad for one month
This package comes as part of ongoing efforts to promote public transport usage, reduce traffic congestion, and offer direct relief to the masses Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, APR 3 /DNA/ – In a significant relief measure for citizens amid rising living costs, the federal government has announced that public transport in Islamabad will be completely free for one month. Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi stated that the government will bear all expenses for the initiative. He described the step as being in line with the directives of the Prime MinisterRead More