Pakistan’s petroleum import bill hits record peak
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s petroleum import bill has surged to an all-time high, reaching $2.27 billion in April 2026, as global oil prices climbed sharply. In comparison,...
Zafar Baloch wins PP-83 by-poll, Punjab CM extends congratulations
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has extended congratulations to Sardar Zafar Abbas Baloch over his success in the by-election from PP-83 Khushab. In her...
President signs important bills, government summaries
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval to several key government bills and official summaries, including major legislative and administrative measures. Among them...
Karachi’s new 39km Shahrah-e-Bhutto to be inaugurated by Bilawal today
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is scheduled to formally inaugurate the Shahrah-e-Bhutto project in Karachi today, marking the opening of a major...
Punjab to establish Kulsoom Nawaz cancer hospital in DG Khan
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved plans to establish a modern cancer hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan to improve healthcare services for people living in...
US-Iran talks show progress despite deep divide on Nuclear, Hormuz issues
WEB DESK: While talks to end the war have appeared to make little progress in the six weeks since a fragile ceasefire took effect, a...
OGRA raises LNG prices by up to 28% for May
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has increased the prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by up to 28% for May, according to a...
Private college principal succumbs to gunshot injuries in Muzaffarabad
MUZAFFARABAD: A private college principal who was seriously wounded in a shooting outside his educational institution in Muzaffarabad has died during treatment, police confirmed on...
PM Shehbaz to visit China for high-level talks from May 23–26
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on an official four-day visit to China from May 23 to 26 at the invitation of...
Iran conflict forces esports World Cup 2026 move to Paris
PARIS: Organisers of the Esports World Cup have confirmed that the 2026 tournament will take place in Paris rather than Riyadh, citing regional instability linked...
UAE rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz claims, calls them ‘Pipe Dreams’
ABU DHABI: UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash criticized Tehran’s position in a statement posted on X, saying Iran was attempting to create “a new reality”...
Narendra Modi declines questions from Norwegian press during Oslo visit
WEB DESK: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi avoided responding to questions from the media during his visit to Oslo, where he met Norwegian Prime Minister...
Clashes between Khawarij factions in Kurram result in 18 fatalities
KURRAM: Fierce fighting between two rival Khawarij factions in Central Kurram has claimed the lives of at least 18 individuals, with several others reported missing....
IMF raises concerns over Pakistan’s solar energy policy
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced significant reservations regarding Pakistan’s current solar energy policy. Under the new policy, a distinction has been made...
NA felicitates China on 75 years of diplomatic ties
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly today adopted a resolution conveying warm congratulations to the government and people of China on the completion of 75 years of...
Gold price decrease sharply by Rs6800 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices declined on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in line with a downward trend in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic uncertainty....
Xi calls for Middle East ceasefire during talks with Putin in Beijing
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has renewed his call for an immediate end to fighting in the Middle East, saying the region is at a...
Govt declares May 26–28, 2026 as Eid ul Adha holidays
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially notified public holidays for Eid ul Adha 2026, declaring May 26, 27, and 28 (Tuesday to Thursday) as days...
Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Iran on key diplomatic mission
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday carrying what sources described as an “important message” amid ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran-US...
Probe reveals 12 police officials allegedly took bribes from Anmol Pinky network
KARACHI: The investigation into the alleged drug trafficking network linked to Anmol alias Pinky has intensified, with authorities identifying several police officials suspected of receiving...