Blaze News - Pakistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday discussed the evolving regional developments with the key foreign leaders, stressing on the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and collective efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), in a telephonic conversation with Canadian FM Anita Anand, Dar underlined the significance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts and fostering peace. "The two leaders exchanged views on the current regional situation, highlighting the need for immediate de-escalation," said the statement. It added that both sides reiterated their commitment to enhancing Pakistan-Canada relations and emphasised the value of high-level exchanges. They agreed to maintain close contact moving forward. Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation this evening with the Foreign Minister of Canada, Anita Anand @AnitaAna...

OpenAI on Monday called for sweeping reforms to address the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, including a public wealth fund, taxes on automated labor, and a potential four-day workweek. "We're beginning a transition toward superintelligence: AI systems capable of outperforming the smartest humans even when they are assisted by AI. No one knows exactly how this transition will unfold. At OpenAI, we believe we should navigate it through a democratic process that gives people real power to shape the AI future they want," the US company said on Monday. The company said the policy paper outlines a set of “initial ideas” aimed at addressing the risk of job losses and widespread disruption across industries driven by the adoption of AI tools. Read More: Pakistan joins sovereign AI initiative Among the key proposals is the creation of a public wealth fund under which governments and AI firms would jointly invest in long-term assets tied to the AI boom, with returns distri...

The information ministry on Sunday rejected the Afghan government’s claims of over 750 civilian deaths in clashes with Pakistan, calling them a “set of lies”. Earlier today, Kabul claimed that more than 750 Afghan civilians had been killed in clashes with Pakistan. In a statement posted on X, Afghan government deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said more than 27,000 families had been displaced across the country since February. Fitrat claimed that 761 civilians were killed, another 621 were injured, and 27,407 families were displaced between February 22 and April 4. During this period, he alleged that the Pakistani military launched nearly 15,000 missiles, mortars, and artillery shells on parts of several bordering provinces, including the capital, Kabul, destroying over 1,100 homes. In response to the Afghan government’s claims, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s fact-checking account stated: “The so-called spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat has again come up with a s...

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...