Friday, April 10th, 2026
PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price by Rs12, diesel by Rs135 per litre
ISLAMABAD, APR 10 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation on Friday, welcoming the immediate ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and their allies. He expressed deep gratitude to both Washington and Tehran for agreeing to halt hostilities, describing the development as a significant step towards regional stability. “Peace is in everybody’s interest,” the Prime Minister declared. He stressed that a permanent ceasefire could only be achieved through sustained dialogue, calling the upcoming talks a “make or break” moment for peace in the region. Delegations from the USRead More
UK PM lauds Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, APR 10: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, this evening. Prime Minister Starmer deeply appreciated Pakistan’s effective diplomatic efforts in facilitating the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and the resumption of dialogue. He felicitated Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on hosting the peace negotiations in Islamabad and offered his best wishes for the success of this endeavor. Reaffirming Pakistan’s sincere commitment to regional peace and stability, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the joint statement issued by key European andRead More
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi visits Anhui Province in China
BEIJING, APR 10 /DNA/ – Ambassador Khalil Hashmi paid a visit to the Anhui Province of China from 9-10 April 2026. In the capital city of Hefei, he delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the International Rural Innovation and Development (IRID) Expo-2026, China’s first international expo focused on the entire industrial chain of rural development. The Ambassador underscored that rural development was not merely a policy choice but a foundation of national prosperity, food security, and social stability. He also emphasized the importance of empowering rural women and youthRead More
Mali ends SADR recognition, supports Moroccan sovereignty solution
BAMAKO, APR 10 /DNA/ – The Republic of Mali announced today that “after an in-depth analysis of this important issue (of the Sahara) which has an impact on subregional peace and security, the Republic of Mali has decided today to withdraw its recognition of the “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (RASD)”. This position was expressed in a Statement by the Government of Mali, delivered by Mr. Abdoulaye DIOP, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali, at the end of his meeting with his Moroccan counterpart. M.Read More
PSL 11: RawalPindiz win toss, elect to bowl first against Quetta Gladiators
KARACHI: RawalPindiz have won the toss and opted to field first against Quetta Gladiators in the 18th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 here at the National Bank Stadium on Friday. Playing XIs Quetta Gladiators: Saud Shakeel (c), Sam Harper, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, Bevon Jacobs, Rilee Rossouw, Jahandad Khan, Kashif Bhatti, Khalil Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq. RawalPindiz: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Usman Khawaja, Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Mubasir Khan, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Saad Masood, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir and Ben Sears. Head-to-head The upcoming fixtureRead More
Pakistan ramps up security as Islamabad braces for high-stakes US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD, APR 10: Pakistan is pressing ahead with its preparations for high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, expected to focus on extending the fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting peace. Chairing a meeting to review security and administrative preparations for the talks in the federal capital, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed authorities to ensure foolproof security and exceptional hospitality for all visiting foreign guests. The high-level meeting decided that the Red Zone will be completely sealed during the talks, with entry restricted only to authorised individuals.Read More