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PM's 'decisive action shields' Pakistan from global fuel crisis
When the flames of war erupted across the Middle East and international oil markets plunged into chaos, nations far wealthier and far more resourced than Pakistan found themselves standing in petrol lines, rationing fuel, and watching helplessly as supply chains collapsed. But in Pakistan, a different story unfolded – one of quiet resolve, pre-emptive planning, and a leader who refused to let his people bear the brunt of a crisis they did not create. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz S...
Solar policy pits govt against public
Solar power generation has proven to be socially acceptable, economically viable and environmentally friendly. It is therefore highly sustainable for a country like Pakistan where the power supply gap is always increasing. Solar can reduce our heavy reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels. It can also mitigate high electricity tariffs and bridge the existing 10% energy supply gap for the household sector. Pakistan embarked on solar power after developing its net metering policy almost...
PTI gripped by Senate ticket rift
The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has plunged into a full-blown internal conflict over its single Senate seat in the upcoming by-election, with nearly a dozen party members throwing their hats into the ring. Aspirants have already submitted their applications for the party ticket, and intense lobbying has begun both within the party and on social media. Provincial ministers have also jumped into the fray, openly backing their preferred candidates in a bid to i...
Sen. Tim Kaine says Congress will 'have a hard time' reviewing Trump's military budget request
Iran warSen. Tim Kaine says Congress will 'have a hard time' reviewing Trump's military budget requestThe Virginia senator told "Meet the Press" he and other members of the Senate Armed Services Committee would be "taking a look" at the request over the next few weeks.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTim Kaine calls on Trump to 'dial back the rhetoric' after US jet is downed in Iran: Full interview13:03Get more...
دونالد ترامپ: مذاکرهکنندگان فعلی تهران مصونیت محدود دریافت کردهاند
ترامپ در گفتوگو با فاکسنیوز گفت معتقد است تا روز دوشنبه امکان دستیابی به توافق با ایران وجود دارد و تهران در حال مذاکره است. او افزود مذاکرهکنندگان کنونی طرف ایرانی «مصونیت محدودی» دریافت کردهاند و در صورت عدم توافق، ایالات متحده نفت ایران را تصاحب خواهد کرد.
Russia says US should abandon ‘language of ultimatums’ on Iran
MOSCOW: Russia expressed hope on Sunday that efforts to de-escalate the Iran conflict would bear fruit and said the U.S. would contribute by “abandoning the language of ultimatums and returning the situation to a negotiating track.” The Russian Foreign Ministry statement was issued after a conversation between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. It said both sides “called for efforts to avoid actions, including in the U.N....
Democracy, relevance and survival: our delicate balancing act
Pakistan's political history is often narrated through the lens of instability. From its earliest years, the country has struggled to develop organic democratic institutions that function with continuity and autonomy to develop a fully functioning democracy. Repeated interruptions by non-democratic forces prevented the political system from evolving in a stable and uninterrupted manner. Consequently, the political system that exists today appears imperfect, constrained and frequently co...
Attention is at tension
Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity. Simone Weil The casualty reckoned to be the most destructive to human-to-human interactions – particularly social and familial – is the vacant attention one offers to the other person, though physically present face-to-face; and it is caused in present times by our addiction to the digital rectangle. It is to snub a person involved in a dialogue with you when you glue your eyes to your mobile phone screen and consta...
دونالد ترامپ: میتوانیم تا دوشنبه با تهران به توافق برسیم
دونالد ترامپ در گفتوگو با فاکسنیوز گفت معتقد است تا روز دوشنبه میتواند با ایران به توافق برسد و تهران در حال مذاکره است. او افزود در صورت عدم توافق، ممکن است نفت ایران را در اختیار بگیرد و مذاکرهکنندگان ایرانی «مصونیت محدودی» دریافت کردهاند.
Trump again threatens Iran's infrastructure ahead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline
Iran warAhead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline, Trump threatens Iran's energy infrastructureIn a post on Truth Social, the president used expletives to refer to Iran's leadership, threatening strikes on Tuesday after a series of past threats and extended deadlines.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTim Kaine calls on Trump to 'dial back the rhetoric' after US jet is downed in Iran: Full interview13:03Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NB...
How archaeology turns political in the West Bank
Archaeologists, residents and government officials talk about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts in Israel and the West Bank also serves to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
Anwar Gargash praises Bahrain’s resilience in face of Iranian aggression
Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, paid rich tribute to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s resilience and unity in the face of what he described as blatant Iranian aggression, underscoring GCC’s solidarity at a time of heightened regional tensions.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. In a post on his X account, Dr Gargash said: “At a moment when the region faces the treachery of blatant Iranian aggression, I can only...
How archaeology turns political in the West Bank
In the Judean desert, a complex past is being unearthed into a complicated present. Correspondent Seth Doane journeys to Israel and the West Bank, talking with archaeologists, residents and government officials about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts is also serving to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
British Prime Minister criticizes London festival for booking Kanye West
World British Prime Minister criticizes London festival for booking Kanye West over his record of antisemitism April 5, 2026 / 9:44 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about planned concerts in London by rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts and released a song called "Heil Hitler."The 48-year-old hip-hop artist, who in recent years has become known just as Ye, is scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in...
Who is the US airman rescued from Iran? Inside the mission that defied the odds
US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue Sunday of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran last week, but Iran says the mission was "foiled".The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Here is what we know based on public statements and media reports: Who is the airman? Almost nothing is known about h...
Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House
Politics Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard April 5, 2026 / 9:40 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Secret Service said it is investigating overnight gunfire near the White House on Sunday.Officers responded shortly after midnight on Sunday to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of La...
The beauty of moss
Ancient and resilient, moss – flowerless, non-vascular plants that have survived for more than 450 million years, through different climactic conditions – represent some of Nature's tiniest habitats. Conor Knighton visits the Japanese-inspired Moss Garden at Washington State's Bloedel Reserve, where dozens of moss species are on display; and attends Lewis & Clark College's annual Moss Appreciation Week, where the beauty and wonder of moss can truly grow on you.
'Devastating' explosives found near pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia
Explosives of "devastating power" have been found near a pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia, according to Serbia's president.Aleksandar Vucic said two backpacks with "large packages of explosives" had been left a few hundred metres from the Balkan Stream pipeline.
Trump calls rescue of downed Air Force pilot an 'Easter Miracle'
President Donald Trump hailed the rescue of a missing U.S. airman from a downed F-15E in Iran as an "Easter Miracle," after U.S. forces recovered the second crew member following a high-risk mission behind enemy lines."The rescue was an Easter Miracle. The enemy was large and violent. The rescuers were brilliant, strong, decisive, and as cool as anyone can be," Trump told NBC host Kristen Welker. "Such a rescue has never happened before in so violent an enemy territory. It is usually not done be...
How to watch Braves vs. Diamondbacks: TV channel and streaming options for April 5
The Atlanta Braves visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday at Chase Field, at 4:10 p.m. ET. Martin Perez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the start for the Braves, who are 6-3 this season and first in the NL East. Brandon Pfaadt (0-0, 7.50 ERA) is starting for the Diamondbacks, who are 4-5 and second in the NL West.Advertisement