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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the disbursement of relief funds to public transport operators and goods vehicle drivers through digital wallets has already begun, as part of the government’s efforts to support citizens amid recent regional tensions. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office today said that PM Shehbaz chaired a review meeting on petroleum product reserves and the implementation of government relief measures for the public. Speaking at the meeting, the premier said, “Under an effective and transparent system, subsidies are being transferred digitally to buses and wagons in public transport, as well as to trucks and goods-carrying vehicles.” لاہور: 4 اپریل 2026. وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے خطے میں حالیہ کشیدگی کے دوران ملک میں پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کے ذخائر اور حکومت کی جانب سے عوامی ریلیف کے اقدامات پر جائزہ اجلاس کی صدارت کی. اجلاس میں گفتگو کرتے ہوئے وزیرِ اعظم نے کہا کہ ریلیف کی رقم پبلک ٹرانسپورٹ اور مال بردار… pic.twitter.com/C2XfCc0...

Singer Meesha Shafi discussed the importance of women's resilience in her reaction to the verdict announced in favour of Ali Zafar in his defamation suit against her. On Tuesday, the court ordered her to pay Rs5 million in damages. Shortly after the announcement, Meesha took to Instagram to share a series of posts expressing her thoughts. She shared poetic reflections, focusing on honouring women's resilience and strength. "That was going on in my head as a coping mechanism through these last seven years, where I would think along those lines in a desperate attempt to distract myself from the uglier things that were going on," she wrote. The singer also reposted a quote from Doctor Blogger, which emphasised that "not every victory comes in the form of a court decision. When a woman finds the courage to speak up… that is a victory." She further shared stories from fans who showed their continued support. Meanwhile, Zafar expressed gratitude for the court'...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a Rs80 per litre reduction in the petroleum levy on petrol, a day after prices were raised by Rs137 per litre, saying the move would bring the petrol price down to Rs378 per litre. Addressing the nation in a late-night speech on Friday, the prime minister said he was speaking at a time when conflict in the Gulf had led to soaring fuel prices across the region, with a sharp increase in oil prices also affecting Pakistan. Described the situation as a “harsh reality”, he said it was dimming the kitchen fires of the poor, creating immense difficulties for farmers, and posing new challenges for ordinary citizens. PM Shehbaz said the government had made every possible effort to utilise limited national resources to promote public welfare and reduce the difficulties faced by citizens. “Through careful savings and prudent use of resources, we tried to shield you from the storm of inflation,” he added. He said that international oil prices had w...

Foreign ministers from over 40 countries on Thursday called for a unified international response to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising diplomacy, maritime security and global economic stability. The virtual meeting, convened by UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, included European and international officials addressing the blockade’s impact on trade, energy markets, and vulnerable economies. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani highlighted the need to work through the United Nations framework to de-escalate the situation, secure maritime routes, and stabilise energy supplies, while also implementing humanitarian measures such as fertiliser corridors to prevent worsening food crises, particularly in Africa. Ho partecipato alla riunione sulla crisi nello Stretto di Hormuz con oltre 40 Paesi da tutti i continenti. Per arrivare velocemente alla fine della guerra tutti dobbiamo lavorare nel quadro multilaterale delle Nazioni Unite. È importante passare dall’Onu non sol...

The Ministry of Information on Wednesday dismissed claims circulating on social media about the removal of the barbed fence separating the border with Afghanistan as “fabricated and devoid of facts”. The statement came after a post on X by an account named, which quoted Afghan forces as saying that “operations to completely remove the barbed wire along the Durand Line are ongoing and progressing rapidly.” The post also included a video clip showing men attempting to cut the barbed wire on a fence. 🔎 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 | 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Multiple fake claims by Afghan Taliban regime and Indian RAW mouthpieces, regarding 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗸-𝗔𝗳𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿, are… pic.twitter.com/DLTlvMio0J — Fact Checker MoIB (@FactCheckerMoIB) April 1, 2026 In its response on X, the ministry’s fact-check unit clarified that the Pak-Afghan border spanned over 2,640 kilometres of rugged terrain, w...

Despite claims by United States officials that Iran’s missile and drone capabilities have been largely destroyed, data from recent weeks suggests Tehran’s operational capacity has shown no significant decline, with attacks continuing at a steady pace across Israel and several regional countries since February 28. According to data compiled by Anadolu from defence and interior ministries of the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan, as well as the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), open-source intelligence platforms and data-analysis social media accounts, Iran has launched 6,770 missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at Jordan, Gulf countries hosting US military and financial assets, and Israel since February 28 under its retaliation strategy. The largest share of these attacks targeted the UAE with 2,429 strikes, followed by Israel with 1,365 and Kuwait with 950. However, INSS data indicates that Iran used 600 mis...