Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) — The federal government has halted the implementation of its decision to shift electricity consumers from net metering to net billing following criticism and public backlash, Minister for Power Division Awais Leghari informed the National Assembly on Thursday. Addressing lawmakers, the minister said the government had also decided…

ISLAMABAD (APP) — Amid growing backlash over sweeping changes to Pakistan’s solar net metering framework, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took decisive notice of the newly introduced Prosumer Regulations 2026 issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). According to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office,…

LAHORE (RNN TV) — Senior journalist Naeem Hanif had earlier predicted on his RNN TV podcast that despite speculation and possible delays to the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan–India match would be held — a prediction now confirmed as negotiations were accepted under Pakistan’s terms by the ICC. On his…

LAHORE (RNN TV) — The second day of Basant unfolded with unmatched vibrancy across Lahore as rooftops, streets, and historic neighbourhoods remained alive with colour, music, and celebration. After nearly two decades, the revival of the iconic spring festival continues to captivate citizens, turning the city into a living canvas under…

LAHORE (RNN TV/Web Desk) —  Music echoes through the streets, markets overflow with colour, rooftops are being swept clean, and giant kites now decorate roads and roundabouts. After nearly two decades, Basant has returned to Lahore, and the city is celebrating with unmatched enthusiasm. Pakistan’s cultural capital is witnessing scenes…

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) —  At least 31 people were martyred and dozens injured in a deadly suicide bombing that struck an imambargah during Friday prayers in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, officials confirmed on Friday. According to police sources, the attack targeted Imambargah Khadijat-ul-Kubra. The suicide bomber, reportedly linked to the outlawed…

By Naeem Hanif RAWALPINDI/LAHORE (Naeem Hanif) — Pakistan’s security establishment has reiterated a policy of zero tolerance against militancy in Balochistan as fresh concerns emerge over the role of external actors in amplifying narratives linked to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The issue gained renewed attention following remarks by…

LAHORE (Web Desk) — The Faculty of Computing and Information Technology (FCIT), University of the Punjab, hosted the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), marking a major academic milestone for the institution. The ICPC Pakistan Regional Final Round was successfully held on February 1, 2026. As a major academic partner, FCIT,…

By Naeem Hanif RAWALPINDI (Naeem Hanif) —  The security  forces issued a stern warning, stating that there would be no safe haven, no leniency and no escape for militants involved in violence in Balochistan, as security forces intensify operations against the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alleged external…

Quetta/Gwadar (RNN TV) — The security situation in parts of Balochistan has stabilised following a series of coordinated militant attacks across the province, security sources said on Saturday, adding that clearance and follow-up operations were continuing in affected areas. According to the sources, at least 11 police and security personnel…