Pakistan faces power crisis as Iran war, domestic factors hit supply of fuels

IANS | April 3, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Pakistan’s LNG supplies are expected to fall to near zero from next month, removing a source that contributes more than one-fifth of total power generation, while coal availability is also under pressure, jointly affecting close to 30 per cent of supply, an article in the local media said.

US efforts to recover downed F-35 fighter pilot fail: Iranian media

IANS | April 3, 2026 6:04 PM

Tehran, April 3 (IANS) Shortly after Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced Friday that a second US F-35 fighter jet has been destroyed in the skies of central Iran by the "new advanced defence system" of its Aerospace Force, country's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that that the US forces are conducting a search operation to recover the pilot who had ejected the fighter jet.

Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 decriminalises minor offences in health sector

IANS | April 3, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The amendments in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 span key legislations in the health sector, aligning with the broader objective of simplifying compliance while maintaining robust safeguards for public health, Health Ministry said on Friday.

Irfan Pathan helped me make my debut for J&K: Aquib Nabi

IANS | April 3, 2026 5:46 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Auqib Nabi, the Jammu and Kashmir speedster, recounted his humble beginnings, drawing inspiration from Parvez Rasool and Dale Steyn, and credited former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan for his debut for the state. Delhi Capitals pacer Auqib Nabi opened up on his childhood and what drove him to become a fast bowler.