PM orders salary cuts, fuel limits under austerity plan amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided that the money saved through newly introduced austerity measures will be utilized to provide relief to the public. The...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulates Nihal Hashmi on assuming Sindh Governorship
KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, extended his congratulations to Nihal Hashmi on his recent appointment as the Governor of Sindh....
Nahal Hashmi takes oath as Sindh governor
KARACHI: Nahal Hashmi has formally assumed the role of Governor of Sindh, after taking the oath of office. The ceremony was conducted by Chief Justice...
Gulf countries lose over $15 billion in energy income amid regional conflict: FT
WEB DESK: Oil-exporting nations in the Gulf have suffered an estimated $15.1 billion decline in energy revenues since tensions escalated following US and Israeli military...
Sindh government implements 4-day work week for KMC offices in austerity drive
KARACHI: In a move to promote austerity and conserve fuel, the Sindh government has announced a four-day workweek for all offices of the Karachi Metropolitan...
President Asif Ali Zardari appointed Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor
ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has approved the appointment of Nehal Hashmi as the Governor of Sindh. The President made this decision following...
Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian reveals 3 critical conditions for ceasefire
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian has set forth three vital prerequisites for a ceasefire with Israel and the United States. Through a statement shared on...
Nehal Hashmi likely to be appointed governor of Sindh
ISLAMABAD: A decision has been made to appoint Nehal Hashmi, a leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N), as the Governor of Sindh. According...
Another petrol price hike looms as Finance Minister warns of rising costs
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday hinted that fuel prices in Pakistan could see another increase in the coming days....
Triple strike in Gulf: trade ships attacked as Iran threatens to Hit US, Israeli banks and Key economic targets
TEHRAN: New attacks hit three commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, with one of the vessels in flames as Iran pressed its campaign against...
Punjab’s ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’ scheme registers over 1.9 million applicants
LAHORE: Punjab’s flagship housing initiative, ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’, has crossed the milestone of 1.9 million registered participants, officials from the Punjab Housing and Town...
Indian telecom engineer detained in Bahrain over alleged espionage for Israel
MANAMA: Authorities in Bahrain have taken an Indian telecommunications engineer into custody on suspicion of conducting espionage activities on behalf of Israel. Officials stated that...
Pakistan raises Rs507 million through 5G spectrum auction: PTA
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government successfully generated Rs507 million through the highly anticipated 5G spectrum auction, with three telecom operators securing frequencies to introduce advanced mobile...
Police detain dozens of Aurat march activists in Islamabad ahead of International women’s day rally
ISLAMABAD: Police detained several women’s rights activists, including members of the Aurat March movement, in Islamabad on Sunday ahead of a rally planned to mark...
Trump says Iran war may end soon
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that the ongoing conflict with Iran might conclude in the near future. His comments came even as Iran’s...
Karachi Universities move to online classes amid rising fuel prices
KARACHI: Several universities in Karachi have decided to shift classes online after a sharp increase in fuel prices, which officials say could create transportation difficulties...
India clinch third T20 World Cup title with dominant win over New Zealand
AHMEDABAD: India secured their third T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World...
New Zealand win toss, opt to field in T20 World Cup Final
Ahmedabad: New Zealand have won the toss and decided to field first against India in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The...
Political, religious leaders express condolences over the martyrdom of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
KARACHI: Political and religious leaders, along with several consuls general, visited the Iranian Consulate in Karachi to express condolences over the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme...
Trump rules out negotiations with Iran, hints war may end with collapse of its leadership
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not considering negotiations with Iran and suggested the ongoing conflict could conclude only if Tehran’s military structure...