Kerosene oil. SINGAPORE/ ISLAMABAD: Pakistani-flagged tanker Shalamar has exited the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz carrying crude loaded from the United Arab Emirates, shipping data from Kpler and LSEG showed. The Aframax tanker exited the waterway on Thursday laden with about 440,000 barrels of Abu Dhabi’s Das Blend crude loaded earlier this week, Kpler…
‘Until the United States restores full freedom of navigation for vessels travelling to and from Iran, says IRGC A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated on…
The meeting concluded with a mutual resolve to continue close collaboration between the Ministry of Petroleum and OGDC to overcome challenges and capitalise on opportunities within the energy sector. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government has collected more than Rs180 billion from the public under the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) over the past one and…
ISLAMABAD: Eleven climate and clean energy startups have graduated from the inaugural cohort of Climate Innovation Pakistan (CLIP), a joint national platform by Renewables First and New Energy Nexus, according to a statement issued on Friday. The 12-week incubator programme provides capacity building, tailored mentorship, investor access and regulatory guidance. Unlike traditional entrepreneurship programmes, CLIP…
New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests. China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that a New Zealand P-8A patrol aircraft had “conducted continuous close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace and waters of the Yellow Sea and East…
ISPR says discussions with Iranian leadership focus on fostering sustainable peace, long-term stability in region CDF Munir meets Iranian leaders. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Saturday concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, where he underscored the need for dialogue and…
Rossouw (60*) and Hasan Nawaz (49) guided Quetta Gladiators to a six-wicket chase of 135 against Lahore Qalandars. Photo: PSL/FILE Defending champions Lahore Qalandars saw their playoff hopes fade further after slumping to a six-wicket defeat against Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League on Friday.Chasing a modest 135 on a slow, two-paced surface at…
Minister stresses GSP Plus scheme as cornerstone for export growth, textile sector ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with European Union (EU) Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis to discuss strengthening Pakistan-European Union economic relations, with a particular focus on the upcoming Pakistan-EU Business Forum scheduled for April 28-29, 2026, in Islamabad,…
Pakistan have included four uncapped players in a 16-man squad for next month’s two-Test series in Bangladesh, while former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed takes over as head coach. Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Ghazi Ghori earned maiden call-ups, with only Ghori having prior international exposure after featuring in a One-Day International against Bangladesh last…
169 seats have been allocated on open merit, with additional quotas reserved for different segments of society Federal Public Service Commission building in Islamabad. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has advertised vacancies for Central Superior Services (CSS) 2025, while sources indicate a strong possibility that the results may be announced on…