Justice Aurangzeb calls for encouraging alternative dispute resolution, details SC’s efforts to establish mediation centre – Pakistan
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb has called on the judiciary to encourage alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and detailed the Supreme Court’s ongoing efforts to establish a mediation centre. In remarks aired on television on Monday, the SC judge stressed the need for mediators to be referred more cases, saying, “For that, the courts have to be […]
LHC orders return of Rs70 million deposited by Maryam Nawaz in Chaudhry Sugar Mills Case
Maryam’s counsel says Captain (r) Safdar Awan will receive the amount once the written order is issued Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Photo: File The Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the return of Rs70 million deposited by Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz as surety in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills Case after the anti-corruption watchdog withdrew […]
PMD issues Glof alert for KP, Gilgit-Baltistan as rainfall predicted in upper Pakistan – Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert for glacial lake outburst floods (Glof) for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, it emerged on Monday. According to the alert issued by the PMD on Sunday night, a moderate westerly wave was expected to enter the upper regions of the country. It said that the weather system […]
UK premier says he takes responsibility for ‘not walking away’ following election defeat
Vows to rebuild the relationship with Europe by ‘putting Britain at the heart of the continent’ Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The British prime minister on Monday said he takes responsibility for “not walking away” and “not plunging our […]
In India, heat-triggered insurance offers ‘some relief’ – World
Clothes seller Lata Solanki used to face a devastating choice when India’s summer heat hit dangerous levels: risk her health going door-to-door for sales, or lose her income? But now the 42-year-old is part of an insurance scheme that pays out when temperatures hit a threshold, so she can stay home without jeopardising her finances. […]
Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal – Business
Oil prices rallied on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to a US proposal was “unacceptable,” raising supply fears as the Strait of Hormuz stayed largely closed, which kept the global market tight. Brent crude futures climbed $4.16 or 4.11 per cent to $105.45 a barrel at 0340 GMT. US West Texas […]
Selling pressure grips PSX as stocks swing amid regional uncertainty
KSE-100 index plunges over 1,400 points at open before trimming losses amid volatile trading KARACHI: Selling pressure gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index trading at 171,051.86, down 63.96 points, or 0.04%, at 1:54pm, indicating continued volatility in market sentiment. The index plunged 1,433.57 points, or 0.84%, to 169,682.25 at 9:34am, […]
Iconic snow leopard makes a comeback in rugged terrain of Chitral – Pakistan
CHITRAL: Iconic snow leopard often called the “Ghost of the Mountains,” is making a vibrant comeback in the rugged terrains of Chitral, marking a significant milestone for regional wildlife conservation. After a worrying thirteen-year silence where its sightings were virtually non-existent, the elusive cat has begun appearing frequently across various valleys since last year thereby […]
Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iranian terms for ending war – World
• Iran conveyed response via Pakistani mediators• Officials say Tehran wants to focus on ending hostilities, leaving ‘contentious’ matters like sanctions relief, N-issues for later• Pezeshkian says dialogue ‘does not mean surrender or retreat’; Khamenei meets military commander• After Washington meetings, Qatari PM discusses diplomatic efforts with PM Shehbaz WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: President Donald Trump has rejected […]
Sindh’s resolve against narcotics to face tough test – Pakistan
• Backed by certain quarters, crackdown on drugs, gutka, mainpuri in full swing• Recent sacking of three SSPs said to be linked with ongoing action• IG Odho claims supply of drugs and banned items has been curtailed• Says SHOs ‘mixed-up with narcotics dealers’ will certainly go A SUDDEN flurry of activity by police, though much […]