Author: Zain Ali

Vance Heads to Islamabad: The U.S.-Iran Peace Talks That Could Reshape the Middle East Islamabad / Washington  ·  April 9, 2026 Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. negotiating team to Islamabad this Saturday for the first formal round of peace talks with Iran — the highest-level direct engagement between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The White House confirmed the delegation on Wednesday, announcing that special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior presidential adviser Jared Kushner would join Vance for talks that begin Saturday morning local time.…

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Houston–Karachi Sister City Association Delegation Meets Governor of Sindh Bilateral cooperation discussed in Education, Healthcare, IT, Trade & Humanitarian Services A high-level delegation of the Houston–Karachi Sister City Association (HKSCA) called on the Governor of Sindh at Governor House, Karachi, to explore avenues for deeper cooperation between the two cities across a range of sectors including Education, Healthcare, Humanitarian Services, Information Technology, and Trade. The delegation was led by HKSCA President Muhammad Saeed Sheikh and included Majyd Aziz, Kashif Ghayas, Jalal Uddin, and Yasir Qazi. The Governor of Sindh received…

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April 10 – Birth Anniversary A Pioneer Healer and Founder of Homeopathy: The Life Story of Dr. Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann By: Muhammad Mansoor Mumtaz In human history, there are certain personalities who challenge the traditions of their time and carve out a new intellectual direction. — Early Life and Education — Samuel Hahnemann is counted among such extraordinary individuals. Born on April 10, 1755, in the German city of Meissen, he went on to become the founder of a system of medicine that redefined the concept of treatment, the role…

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Dr Zulfiqar Ali Administers Oath to New Cabinet of Agrarian Society (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) FAISALABAD: The newly elect cabinet of the Agrarian Society, the student body, of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad took oath, reaffirming their committed to work for humanity and the welfare of campus community, agriculture sector and farmers. UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali along with Dean Faculty of Agriculture Prof Dr Ghulam Murtaza, Convener and Chairman Entomology Prof Dr Waseem Akram, Secretary Advisory Board Prof Dr Nadeem Abbas, administrated the oath.…

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MD WASA Orders Fast-Track Completion of Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) Faisalabad: Managing Director WASA Saqib Raza has directed to further accelerate the pace of work on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project and emphasized that construction must be completed within the given timeframe. While presiding over a meeting attended by the project’s consultant, contractor, Project Director Awais Jamal and other officials, he stated that the Wastewater Treatment Plant is a key project for controlling urban pollution and no compromise will be made on the…

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Regional Tensions and the Need for Rational Diplomacy ( Pakistan Glorified on the ) Horizon of the World Before proceeding to my main column, it is pertinent to mention that the negotiations between Pakistan and the Taliban at the Chaman Pak-Afghan border and Ormichi have concluded without any formal communiqué. Although it emerged during these talks that violations had occurred on both sides, further negotiations will be held through the mediation of China. The respective delegations have returned to their countries and will brief their higher authorities regarding the developments.…

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DPS TT Singh Continues Progress with Focus on Quality Education and Infrastructure: Rao Muhammad Siddique (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) Toba Tek Singh: Principal Divisional Public School and College Toba Tek Singh Dr. Rao Muhammad Siddique has said that the institution continues to make remarkable progress in the field of education, achieving significant improvements in both academic performance and faculty development. Talking to Our Correspondent, he stated that the school is fully committed to providing quality and holistic education aimed at developing students intellectually, creatively and morally. He…

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Rapid Population Growth Poses Major Challenge: Chaudhry Muhammad Naeem (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) Toba Tek Singh: District Health and Population Welfare Officer Toba Tek Singh Chaudhry Muhammad Naeem said that the rapidly growing population has become a major challenge to the country’s development, putting immense pressure on health, education, employment and other basic facilities. Talking to our Bureau Chief, he said that uncontrolled population growth not only leads to economic problems but also contributes to environmental and social issues. Therefore, effective family planning is essential to address…

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Federal Ombudsman Naveed Kamran Baloch Meets Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) Islamabad: Federal Ombudsman Naveed Kamran Baloch called on Chairman Senate and former Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani at his office. During the meeting, the former Prime Minister congratulated him on his appointment as Federal Ombudsman and expressed hope that with his experience, the institution would achieve further progress and development. The Federal Ombudsman informed Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani that the institution had decided more than 2,61,000 complaints during the past year,…

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