Sunday, April 5th, 2026
CNIC must for free travel on Orange Line Metro Train
LAHORE, Apr 5: A new requirement has been introduced for passengers traveling free of charge on the Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) in the provincial capital. According to the OLMT administration, it is now mandatory for passengers to carry a valid ID card to avail the free travel facility. Officials said that ID cards are being checked at every station, and none is allowed to board the train without proper identification. The new rule came into effect on Sunday morning, accompanied by tightened security measures at all stations. Passengers haveRead More
Pakistan, Türkiye to sign MoU on judicial cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 5: The Supreme Court of Pakistan will host a high-level delegation from the Constitutional Court of Türkiye from April 6 to 9, during which both sides are set to formalize a judicial cooperation framework through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The visiting delegation will be led by the President of the Turkish Constitutional Court, Kadir Özkaya, accompanied by judges and senior officials. The MoU signing ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Supreme Court on April 6. According to an official statement issued hereRead More
Awareness and healthy habits key to controlling ‘Diabetes’, says Expert
ISLAMABAD, APR 5: A medical expert Sunday stressed public awareness for controlling diabetes through lifestyle changes and highlighted Gluco Wipe, a natural herbal supplement that supports balanced sugar levels and overall well-being. Dr. Raja Adil Sarfaraz while speaking to a local news channel emphasized that lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of managing and even reversing diabetes, adding, a balanced diet, rich in vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Avoiding processed foods, sugary drinks and excessive refined carbohydrates can prevent spikes in glucose and support overallRead More
KP government launches ‘Ehsas Fuel Support Program’ for motorcycle owners
ABBOTTABAD, Apr 05: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched the “Ehsas Fuel Support Program” to provide financial relief to the public. Under this scheme, registered motorcycle and scooter owners will receive financial assistance of PKR 2,000 per month as fuel support. According to official details, the eligibility criteria require that the motorcycle or scooter must be registered in the applicant’s own name, and the registration transfer must be complete. Unregistered vehicles or those registered in another person’s name will not be eligible for the program. The registration process willRead More
Hajj 2026 flights begin from April 18: Minister says
ISLAMABAD, Apr 5: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf announced on Sunday that Hajj 2026 arrangements are fully prepared with no extra cost for 180,000 pilgrims, including 120,000 government and 60,000 private, with flights starting April 18 with exemplary arrangements and a new Lahore route added to existing services. While exclusively speaking with PTV news in Riyadh, the Federal Minister stated that all arrangements for Hajj 2026 are being completed efficiently with no extra cost. He announced that a total of 180,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj this year,Read More
Pakistan questions UN experts over TTP presence in Afghanistan, cites multiple UN, int’l reports
ISLAMABAD, Apr 5: Pakistan on Sunday questioned the position of UN Human Rights Experts regarding the lack of “credible evidence” linking Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks to Afghan soil, pointing to multiple UN and international reports that documented the presence and activities of terrorist groups, including TTP, operating from Afghanistan. In a recent statement, the UN Experts had urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to commit to a permanent ceasefire and had also claimed that Pakistan had not published credible evidence that TTP attacks within its territory were directed or controlled by theRead More