Leaders reaffirm commitment to playing a positive role in promoting political stability, advancing public welfare GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Consultations on the formation of a government in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) began on Friday as delegations from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) met in Gilgit to discuss the region’s political situation, government formation and other…
PM Shehbaz says govt has fulfilled its promise to the nation, thanks public for support in hard times Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a reduction in petroleum prices, saying the price of petrol had been cut by Rs74 per litre, while diesel prices had been reduced by Rs67 per litre. “Following the revision,…
CDWP approves Rs16.9b schemes, power sector modernisation, urban land systems among key initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has recommended six major development projects with a cumulative cost of Rs418.761 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for further consideration, while approving six schemes worth Rs16.904 billion. The meeting,…
Trump administration defends law, softens position mid-case on banning marijuana users from owning guns Pistols are displayed during the National Rifle Association annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Photo: Reuters The US Supreme Court on Thursday limited the application of a decades-old federal law that bars firearms possession by certain drug users, rejecting a position taken by President Donald…
Preparatory work for home delivery of passports in Pakistan, abroad completed, service will be launched soon Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chairs a high-level meeting on Passport and Immigration held at the headquarters in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB The government on Friday decided to transition its passport issuance system to a complete e-passport framework as part of sweeping…
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 Oil prices fell on Friday as prospects brightened for more supply after oil tankers began moving through the reopened Strait of…
KARACHI: Gold price witnessed a sharp decline in global and local markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $149 to $4,156. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). In the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs14,900 to Rs438,036….
Statement calls out Taliban for attempting to divert attention from militant activity originating from Afghanistan The information ministry on Friday strongly rejected claims circulating from Afghan Taliban-linked propaganda channels alleging cross-border drone strikes on alleged Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISKP) camps inside Pakistan, calling the reports “false as usual”. In a fact-check statement posted…
Experts warn 15% compression without energy, credit, logistics reforms may backfire LAHORE: Local industry has asked policymakers to design a targeted, disciplined, performance-based and time-bound industrial policy. Policymakers are currently pushing for a maximum 15% tariff cap, which is based entirely on a trade simulation model despite the fact that this model has not undergone…
Govt cites features such as easy recreation of blocked channels, easy concealment of contact info as reasons for ban Indian flag and Telegram app logo are seen in this illustration taken June 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Telegram on Friday lost its bid to overturn an Indian government order temporarily banning the messaging app, with a…