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Trump considering "joint venture" with Iran to secure Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire deal; Report

Washington DC, April 8 -- US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington is considering a "joint venture" with Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz, following his announcement of a two-wee... Read More


Punjab announces free transport in 17 districts to boost public reliefPublished on: April 8, 2026 2:29 AM

Pakistan, April 8 -- The Punjab government has decided to launch free transport services in 17 districts across the province as part of efforts to provide relief to the public. The decision was taken... Read More


'Incredible that we take statements at face value': Deepak Shenoy flags risk to market rally amid US-Iran ceasefire

New Delhi, April 8 -- Deepak Shenoy, market veteran and CEO of Capitalmind Mutual Fund, welcomed the strong move seen in the markets globally, including in India, following the two-week ceasefire in t... Read More


Civil Aviation Ministry cuts landing and parking charges at non-major airports to curb airfare rise

New Delhi, April 8 -- In a move aimed at curbing the sharp rise in domestic airfares amid the West Asia crisis, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to red... Read More


Punjab CBD projects to spur urban development: CM's aidePublished on: April 8, 2026 2:23 AM

Pakistan, April 8 -- Advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab for Artificial Intelligence and Special Initiatives Ali Dar has said that ongoing mega development projects under the Punjab Central Business ... Read More


Shehbaz Sharif's X post gaffe goes viral, posts draft message welcoming ceasefire before editing it

Islamabad, April 8 -- A social media post by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has triggered widespread debate after an apparent "draft" message was mistakenly published on X and later edited. ... Read More


Rupee makes meagre gain against dollarPublished on: April 8, 2026 2:22 AM

Pakistan, April 8 -- The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.06 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 279.07. According to th... Read More


"I believe so": US Joint Chiefs Chairman on Strait of Hormuz being open, says access based on "diplomatic negotiations"

Washington DC, April 8 -- US Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine on Wednesday said that he believes that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping corridor, is currently open as part of the two-w... Read More


Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 9 vessels, 1 ship around itself

Taipei, April 8 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, nine naval vessels, and an official ship operating around its territorial wa... Read More


When the World Held Its Breath, Pakistan Chose Dialogue over WarPublished on: April 8, 2026 2:10 AM

Pakistan, April 8 -- At a time when the Middle East stood dangerously close to a wider conflict, and direct communication between Iran and the United States had nearly collapsed, a quiet but consequen... Read More