Dar reviews security, logistics for OIC Women’s Conference in Pakistan

Committee also discusses measures to ensure ‘seamless conduct and successful hosting of Conference’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday chaired the sixth meeting of the High-Level Committee to review final preparations for the 9th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women, which Pakistan will host on July 12-13, the…

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Power consumers brace for tariff hike

ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers are likely to face an increase of up to Rs0.82 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for May 2026, as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a public hearing on the proposed tariff revision on Tuesday. During the hearing, it was revealed that the actual fuel cost…

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Investor optimism powers PSX above 180k

Index advances 1,887 points over notable buying in key sectors, falling oil prices KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market on Tuesday closed sharply higher as improving investor interest and broad-based buying across key sectors propelled the benchmark KSE-100 index above the 180,000-point mark. The index rose 1,886.91 points, or 1.06%, to settle at 180,301.70. During the session,…

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Gohar seeks ‘conducive environment’ for talks

RAWALPINDI: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday said meaningful negotiations with the government could only move forward if a conducive political environment was created. He said that simultaneous convictions of PTI workers and calls for dialogue sent conflicting signals. Speaking to the media after being stopped by police near the Dahgal checkpoint while…

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