ISLAMABAD: Inflation rose to a near two-year high of 10.9% in April, driven by global supply shocks and the government’s decision to fully pass on higher fuel costs to consumers, in addition to raising petroleum levy, sending energy, transport and food prices soaring. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported on Friday that for the first…
Iran submits ‘revised proposals’ through Pakistan US president says he’s not satisfied with latest plans T WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/CAIRO: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United…
. RAWALPINDI: Papers postponed due to arrangements linked to peace-related developments involving Islamabad and international engagements will now be held today, Saturday, according to the revised schedule issued by the Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. Controller of Examinations Tanveer Asghar Awan said the postponed matriculation Urdu compulsory papers will be conducted as per…
Attack was carried out using a quadcopter while a cricket match was in progress in Mamund tehsil At least three people were injured in a terrorist drone attack on a cricket ground in the Mamund area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Friday, according to state media. According to state broadcaster PTV News, the attack was carried out…
KARACHI: A theatre production titled “Begum Jaan” has been staged in Karachi as part of the Alumni Series organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi’s School of Visual and Performing Arts. Written by noted playwright Javed Siddiqui and directed by Alizeh Javed, the play features a cast including Alizeh Javed, Daniyal Naeem and Farzeen…
December 30 deadline set for implementation, violations to be treated as punishable offences A giant kite model is displayed in the Liberty Chowk on the eve of Basant celebrations. Photo: NNI The Punjab government on Friday announced new rules and regulations for kite flying for next year’s Basant festival, setting December 30 as the deadline for…
Mushtaq says he was ‘kidnapped’ from international waters, calling it a violation of international law Police officers watch members of the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, intercepted by the Israeli Navy in international waters, demonstrating in the town of Ierapetra in the island of Crete, Greece, on May 1, 2026. Photo: AFP Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad…
Conflicting accounts from sub-inspector, accused’s parents prompt an official inquiry A late-night police check in Defence Housing Authority spiralled into a high-profile confrontation involving the son of a senior police officer and a police sub-inspector, triggering an arrest, viral videos and a formal inquiry into the incident. The incident took place between Thursday and Friday…
Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood celebrates scoring against Aston Villa. Photo: AFP LONDON: Nottingham Forest seized the advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa as Chris Wood’s penalty sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg on Thursday. Wood netted from the spot in the second half after a needless handball by Villa…
Writers and artists from 80 countries worldwide attended the international cultural event The Pakistani delegation comprised Dr Shazia Anwer Cheema and Vikas Kumar, who presented their scientific papers, while Ch Hamid Mahmood and Agha Iqrar Haroon participated in the International Forum discussion. PHOTO: dnd.com.pk The III International Lazgi Dance Festival concluded in Khiva, Uzbekistan, which…