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By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan may face an LNG shortage after April 14, officials told a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum chaired by Senator Manzoor Ahmed. The briefing warned that liquefied natural gas supplies in the country could run out if additional cargoes are not secured. Officials said two LNG cargoes per month had already been deferred for the current year, while LNG supply from Qatar has been completely suspended since March 2. They added that eight cargoes were expected in March but only two arrived, while six cargoes scheduled for April remain uncertain. The meeting was…

By our correspondent LAHORE: Liaqat Baloch, deputy chief of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, said the United States and Israel had made a “great war blunder” by imposing conflict on Iran. In a statement, he warned that the escalating confrontation in the region could have serious consequences for global peace and stability. Baloch called on the United Nations Security Council to play an active role in ending wars being imposed on different parts of the world. He stressed that international institutions must take responsibility for preventing further escalation and restoring dialogue among the involved parties. He also said that China could play…

By our correspondent BAGHDAD: The United States Department of Defense has released the identities of the six US Air Force personnel killed in a KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crash in western Iraq on Thursday. The incident marks the latest loss of life in ongoing operations against Iran, bringing the total number of American military fatalities in the conflict to 13. Among the deceased was 33-year-old Major John Alex, a captain and two technical staff members. Major Alex had served for eight years and was responsible for training over 30 aircrew members and overseeing their flight proficiency. The KC-135 aircraft involved…

By our correspondent BAJUR: The Afghan Taliban carried out an attack on civilians in Bajur district, killing four people and severely injuring a five-year-old child, according to Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ata Tarar. The attack occurred at 3:30pm, when Taliban forces fired mortars and artillery across the border targeting residential areas. Ata Tarar said the civilians were deliberately targeted in the Salarzai and Tabista Litei areas of Bajur. The deceased were identified as Sajid, Ayaz, Riaz, and Muaz Bhai, while local residents strongly condemned the assault and expressed grief and anger over the incident. The federal minister…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Labor representatives have expressed deep appreciation for the worker-friendly and forward-looking decisions of Sindh Employees Social Security Institution Commissioner Hadi Bakhsh Kalhoro, particularly his recent directive to establish a Central Medical Store at the Kidney Centre in Landhi. In a joint statement, labor leaders Muhammad Wahid Khan and Abdul Sattar Niazi of Landhi praised the move, saying it will ensure that medicine procurement orders issued by the head office are carried out without interference or delays, guaranteeing transparency and timely delivery to eligible patients. “The dedication, honesty, and diligence with which the procurement department is functioning…

By our correspondent KARACHI: At St Patrick’s High School in Karachi, the Salahuddin Education Foundation distributed 200 ration bags to support financially challenged students and their families. The initiative, carried out during the holy month of Ramadan, aimed to ease the burden of rising living costs. The distribution ceremony was organized in collaboration with the school administration. Its goal was to ensure that students from underprivileged backgrounds could continue their education without the added stress of financial hardship at home. Each ration bag contained essential food items to help sustain families during these difficult times. Representatives of the foundation emphasized…

By our correspondent KARACHI: The 52nd annual Urs of the renowned Sufi poet and devoted admirer of the Prophet, Hazrat Behzad Lakhnavi, was observed with deep religious devotion at Astana-e-Aliya Khanqah Behzadiya. A large number of devotees and visitors gathered at the shrine to pay tribute to the revered spiritual figure and to remember his contributions to Sufi thought and devotional poetry. The ceremonies began with the traditional ritual of washing the saint’s shrine. Devotees participated in the solemn act with reverence, reflecting the enduring spiritual bond between the followers and the saint whose teachings continue to inspire many across…

The president showcased satellite images of the strike on Truth Social, declaring them proof of America’s unmatched military might By our correspondent WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that the United States had carried out one of the most powerful airstrikes in Middle Eastern history, targeting Iran’s strategic Kharg Island. According to Trump, the operation was conducted under his direct orders by the US Central Command and successfully destroyed all military targets on the island. The president released satellite footage of the strike on his social media platform, Truth Social, insisting that it demonstrated the unparalleled strength of…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Germany’s government-owned development bank, KfW, signed an 18 million euros grant agreement to promote hydropower and renewable energy in the country’s northern regions. The agreement was formalized by Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division, Muhammad Humair Karim, and KfW Country Director, Sebastian Jacobi, in a ceremony marking the collaboration. Under the terms of the agreement, the grant would support the generation of clean electricity by harnessing the abundant water resources of the northern areas. Officials said the initiative aimed to provide environmentally friendly energy solutions while improving the living standards and livelihoods of local…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Iqbal Memorial Welfare Trust organized a ration distribution drive, providing essential supplies to over 100 deserving families and staff members as part of its ongoing welfare initiatives. Director Syeda Aneera Maheen personally handed out the rations, with Chairman Maqsood Ahmed, Vice Chairperson Fariha Fahmeen, and Media Manager Kashif Ahmed Farooqi also present. Founded in 1997 in memory of Professor Iqbal Ahmed, the trust supports underprivileged and special children through education, training, healthcare, and extracurricular programs, alongside welfare initiatives like ration drives. Speaking at the event, Syeda Aneera Maheen highlighted plans to organize an Eid Milan Party…