IMF urges Pakistan to hikes petrol prices promptly
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to promptly reflect any rise in global petroleum prices in domestic fuel rates and avoid providing...
Dr. Shehnshah Faisal Azeem appointed Director General social welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab
Lahore: The Government of Punjab has appointed Grade-20 PMS officer Dr. Shehnshah Faisal Azeem as Director General Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab. According to an...
PSX falls sharply as oil prices, regional tensions weigh on investors
KARACHI: The benchmark index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced significant volatility during the session, reaching an intraday high of 161,435.83 a gain of 225.16...
PM Shehbaz orders strict action against fuel hoarding
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to launch a strict crackdown on the hoarding of petroleum products amid concerns about fuel supply...
Trump says US not considering ground troops in Iran for now
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said sending American ground troops into Iran is not currently under consideration, calling the idea “a waste of time.” His...
CM Punjab launch ‘Rehmat Card’ scheme across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday approved the launch of the “Rehmat Card” scheme for widows and orphaned children in the province....
India qualifies for T20 World Cup Final after close 7-run win against England
WEB DESK: In an exciting semi-final clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India edged out England by just 7 runs to secure their...
China achieves breakthrough in High-Speed Satellite-to-Ground laser communication
BEIJING: Chinese scientific institutions have successfully conducted a laser communication test between a high-altitude satellite and ground stations, enabling two-way data transmission at a rate...
Badshah, the Indian singer, encourages Hania Aamir to Tie the Knot
WEB DESK: Famous Bollywood singer Badshah has offered his advice to renowned Pakistani actress Hania Aamir regarding her marriage. During his current visit to London,...
Iran-Israel tensions lead to 708 flight cancellations from Pakistan to Middle East in six days
ISLAMABAD: In the past six days, a total of 708 flights departing from Pakistan to Middle Eastern countries have been canceled due to the ongoing...
Second semi-final of T20 World Cup: India sets 254-run target for England
WEB DESK: In the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India has set a target of 254 runs for England to win....
Gold price drops by Rs.2800 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan decreased by Rs.2800 per tola in Pakistan to Rs.537,162 According to the All Pakistan Gems and jewellers Association, the price...
Pakistan, Indonesia voice concern over middle east tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia have jointly expressed their serious worries regarding the worsening situation in the Middle East. The statement was made during a phone...
Senate approves NAB amendment bill 2026 amid opposition criticism
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Senate gave the green light to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. The bill was introduced in the...
Escalating middle east tensions: Azerbaijan airport attacked, diplomats ordered to shelter in riyadh, Gulf region under fire
BAKU: In a series of escalating attacks, Azerbaijan reported an airport hit by drones, prompting diplomatic orders for staff to seek shelter in Riyadh. Meanwhile,...
Casualty toll in Iran and Israel-related conflicts: 1,230 killed in Iran, 6 U.S. military personals among the dead in Iranian strikes
WEB DESK: Recent reports reveal that approximately 1,230 people have lost their lives in Iran as a result of attacks by the United States and...
Iran fires new missile barrage at US, Israeli targets, claims drone shootdowns
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has announced that it launched a new wave of attacks on United States and Israeli targets, firing more than 40 missiles and...
Iran warns it could block oil transit through strait of hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a strong warning that it could prevent oil shipments from passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz,...
Pakistan mulls work-from-home, Online classes to save fuel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is exploring the possibility of introducing work-from-home (WFH) arrangements as part of a national strategy to conserve fuel, following concerns about...
NEPRA raises power tariff by Rs1.63 per unit across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday increased electricity prices by Rs1.63 per unit across the country, including Karachi, under the monthly...