Pakistan yet again delays decision on 17-year-old Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bypass project

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:44 PM

Islamabad, April 21 (IANS) Pakistan’s federal government has delayed a decision on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s offer to provide Rs 4 billion in bridge financing for the long-pending Peshawar Northern Bypass project, even as the crucial infrastructure initiative continues to face setbacks. Despite the provincial government stepping forward with financial support to push the project ahead, the Centre has indicated that the 30-km road project will not meet its June 30 completion deadline this year, according to local media reports.

Tehran will not negotiate under threat or force: Iranian envoy

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:01 PM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said on Tuesday that negotiations cannot take place under threat or coercion, underscoring Tehran's stance amid ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States.

11 injured in violent clash at Moers Gurdwara in Germany over polls

IANS | April 21, 2026 10:02 AM

Berlin, April 21 (IANS) At least 11 people were injured after a violent clash broke out inside a gurdwara in the Duisburg area in the German city of Moers, prompting a major police response and the deployment of special tactical units, according to German media reports.