LAHORE: Global technology company Hisense has launched its operations in Pakistan through a partnership with Airlink Communication Limited, according to a statement issued on Saturday. The launch ceremony was held at the Expo Centre Lahore and attended by government officials, diplomats, business leaders and industry representatives. Speaking at the event, Special Assistant to the Prime…
Ministers from 21 member states of OPEC+, main oil producing nations, their allies, holding quarterly meeting online Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY OPEC+ ministers meet Sunday…
Officials noted that temperatures in recent days have already been recorded 2°C to 4°C above normal levels, signaling an early onset of intense summer conditions. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday warned that heatwave conditions were likely to develop across much of the country from June 7 to 12 as a…
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia is set to establish a crypto and blockchain zone in Karachi along with studying the potential of other mega projects. Pakistan’s government is currently working on regularising crypto trade, backed by US President Donald Trump. Pakistan has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi and local partners to explore the…
Both ministers agree that terrorist camps, drug production in Afghanistan ‘pose serious security concerns for region’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday signed agreements with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Kolokoltsev to enhance cooperation on illegal immigration, the repatriation of illegally residing citizens, and counter-narcotics cooperation. According to the Ministry of Interior, the signing took…
Proposes social sector allocation has been increased to Rs187 billion from the current fiscal year’s Rs147 billion ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed a substantial increase in social sector spending in the upcoming fiscal year, earmarking Rs187.2 billion to support poverty alleviation and sustainable development initiatives under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework. According to budget…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised petroleum product pricing, increasing kerosene oil rates while adjusting petroleum levy structures on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD). According to official documents, Kerosene oil prices have been raised by Rs8.70 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs280.70 per litre compared to the previous rate of Rs272. Meanwhile, the…
. The decades-old Kashmir dispute once again sparked a war of words between Pakistan and India at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with Islamabad accusing New Delhi of attempting to mislead the council. Speaking during the presentation of the UNSC’s Annual Report to the General Assembly, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim…
ISLAMABAD: Police in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Saturday said they had arrested around 72 individuals allegedly affiliated with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) during operations carried out over the past 18 hours, a day after the government outlawed the organisation under anti-terrorism laws. The development came after the AJK government banned the…
GILGIT: The race for power in Gilgit-Baltistan entered its final hours on Saturday as election authorities completed preparations for the June 7 (today) Legislative Assembly polls, with more than 963,000 voters set to decide the fate of 403 candidates contesting 24 seats. Polling will be held from 8am to 5pm, with 13 seats required to…