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Trump weighs prolonged Iran blockade as tensions escalate sharplyPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:22 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- Donald Trump has discussed plans for a potential months-long naval blockade of Iranian ports, as Washington evaluates ways to sustain pressure while limiting disruption to global... Read More


Punjab jails transform as literacy drive targets zero illiteracyPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:17 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- Punjab has launched an ambitious reform initiative aimed at eliminating illiteracy in prisons, as authorities introduce a comprehensive education programme across all correctiona... Read More


Sindh to introduce Hindu religious textbooks in schools for Hindu studentsPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:15 PM

KARACHI, April 30 -- The Sindh Education and Literacy Department is set to introduce religious textbooks for Hindu students in government schools, a move aimed at providing structured religious educat... Read More


USS Gerald Ford ends historic deployment, exits Middle EastPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:05 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- The USS Gerald R. Ford is set to return to the United States after completing a record-breaking deployment of more than 300 days at sea, spanning multiple high-tension regions. T... Read More


Lahore court grants interim bail in to Shehbaz Sharif's daughter and son in law Saaf Pani casePublished on: April 30, 2026 4:00 PM

LAHORE, April 30 -- An anti-corruption court in Lahore on Thursday granted interim pre-arrest bail to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's daughter Rabia Imran and her husband Ali Imran Yousaf in a case re... Read More


China tightens grip before Trump summitPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:00 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- China rolled out new trade rules ahead of a key summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, raising concerns among US businesses. The measures could penalize companies shifting supp... Read More


Oil prices may surge to $140 amid rising tensionsPublished on: April 30, 2026 3:55 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that global crude oil prices could climb to $140 per barrel as tensions surrounding Iranian exports continue to esca... Read More


Australia set for Lahore ODIs against Pakistan in JunePublished on: April 30, 2026 3:46 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- Australia are likely to tour Pakistan for a short but high-profile One Day International series, with all three matches expected to be hosted in Lahore, offering local fans an ex... Read More


Chinese scientists turn carbon dioxide into jet fuelPublished on: April 30, 2026 3:45 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- Chinese scientists have made significant progress in developing a new technology that converts carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, into aviation fuel, according to reports fr... Read More


Trump to be briefed on new Iran attack plansPublished on: April 30, 2026 3:42 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- The United States has prepared a new plan for short and powerful strikes on Iran, according to reports. The proposal is expected to be presented to President Donald Trump in a hi... Read More