22 Apr 2026
Karachi Circular Railway revival agreed as Sindh, Centre plan new train routes
Abbasi directed that the NOC be issued immediately.
22 Apr 2026
Soaring fuel costs push up boat-making cost in Karachi’s coastal areas
In Karachi’s historic fishing settlement of Ibrahim Hyderi, artisans are engaged not only in building new launches but also in repairing older vessels.
22 Apr 2026
2 Pakistani astronauts selected for China space programme
Both will travel to China for training, where one of them is expected to be chosen for a future mission as a payload specialist
22 Apr 2026
PM Shehbaz directs for promotion of electric vehicles in Pakistan
PM Shehbaz said electric bikes will be provided to government employees up to grade 16 on easy installments.
22 Apr 2026
Over 2,100 children diagnosed with HIV in Pakistan in last 15 months
Sindh accounted for the largest share of cases
22 Apr 2026
PPP rejects social media reports about President Zardari's health as fake
Mandviwalla condemned the act.
22 Apr 2026
PA adopts resolution lauding CM Maryam on completing two years in office
The resolution, presented by treasury member Ahsan Raza, was approved by a majority vote
22 Apr 2026
UK backs Pakistan’s mediation role in US-Iran tensions
Pakistan has recently positioned itself as a facilitator amid heightened tensions involving the US, Iran, and Israel. Officials in Islamabad have emphasized the country’s willingness to act as an “honest broker” to reduce escalation and promote diplomatic solutions.
22 Apr 2026
Gold prices fall by Rs1,200 per tola in Pakistan amid global decline
Silver prices also declined
22 Apr 2026
Pacific nations hit hard as global fuel crisis drive prices upwards and disrupts supply chains
The Strait is a key transit route for nearly 20% of global petroleum trade. While the exact impact of any conflict remains difficult to independently verify in real time, energy market analysts have confirmed increased instability in global oil prices due to it.