Iqtidar Gilani, Author at Pakistan Observer

Calls Grow for Local Government Elections Across Punjab

Stakeholders on Wednesday called for immediate local government elections in the province and stronger elected institutions at the grassroots level. At a meeting in Lahore,…

Iran Won’t Allow Hormuz to Be Used for Aggression, Pezeshkian Tells UN

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations on Wednesday that Tehran would not allow the Strait of Hormuz to be used as a route…

Technical Audit of DISCOs Planned to Check Theft, Overbilling

The federal government has decided to conduct a comprehensive technical audit of all power distribution companies (DISCOs) to determine the extent and causes of electricity…

Six Hurt in Racing Car Collision at Lahore’s Liberty Roundabout

Six people were injured in an accident at Lahore’s Liberty Roundabout after a speeding vehicle reportedly involved in a race lost control and collided with…

Punjab Sets New Monthly Sanitation Fees for Urban Properties

Suthra Punjab Authority and the Excise Department have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to streamline collectio of sanitation fees from urban areas. Suthra Punjab…

Hesson Eyes Possible India Clash as Pakistan Prepare for Asian Games

Head coach Mike Hesson says Pakistan is preparing for a potential India match at the Asian Games, while cautioning that both sides must first get…

India Cannot Unilaterally Suspend Indus Waters Treaty, Dar Says

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said India could not disregard its international obligations when they became inconvenient, stressing that the…

Pakistan Secure Bronze Medal in Asian Games Women’s Cricket

Pakistan secured the bronze medal in the women’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the third-place playoff…

Trump praises PM Shehbaz, again claims credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as a “terrific man” during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. He…

King Salman Calls Houthis ‘Terrorist Militia’ Over Makkah Attack

Saudi King Salman has strongly condemned Yemen’s Houthis, describing them as a “terrorist militia” following an alleged attack targeting the holy city of Makkah last…