At least 189 new buses ready for launch, another 488 buses expected to arrive from China later this month Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Tuesday the province aimed to run 5,000 electric buses over the next five years, Radio Pakistan reported. In early April, the provincial government had confirmed plans to expand public transport…
Says India’s violation of treaty a challenge to international law, global peace and the rights of downstream states Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing an international seminar titled The Indus Waters Treaty: A Key Instrument for Peace and Regional Stability held at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Peoples Party…
RLNG diversion to the domestic sector and demand destruction in the captive power sector have put financial constraints on SNGPL, making it difficult for the company to pay off liabilities. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The freezing of gas prices and diversion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by different governments have put a financial burden of Rs819…
Health ministry says 26 more wounded over past 24 hours as victims remain trapped under rubble, on roads A Palestinian man reacts to the destruction after an Israeli strike on the Sheikh Radwan Health Centre run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the north of Gaza City on…
Meeting underlines need for facilitative measures, improving ease of doing business ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani chaired a consultative meeting at the Ministry of Finance with representatives of the business and export sectors to discuss measures aimed at further improving the tax regime, enhancing export facilitation, and promoting a…
Multiple users have been sharing a video across social media platforms since Monday, showing Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland getting startled by his reflection in the mirror. However, the video is doctored. How it started On June 28, a social media user shared a video on X, showing Haaland getting startled by his reflection in the…
Says actions of SHO, accompanying police officers amounted to ‘gross act of disrespect towards member of the Senate’ Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and Tehreek –e-Tahaffuz-e ain Pakistan deputy chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the Senate Raja Nasir Abbas filed a privilege motion against the Station House Officer…
Strait of Hormuz tensions force spot market purchase; delivery scheduled between Tuesday-Saturday ISTANBUL/ KARACHI: Pakistan has launched an urgent tender to buy a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery this week, as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt energy flows through one of the world’s most important shipping routes. The state-owned Pakistan…
Joseph Aoun reviews security situation with Rodolphe Haykal, reaffirms confidence in armed forces amid criticism Lebanese President Joseph Aoun addressing a press conference at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon on January 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/File Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday discussed the army’s upcoming responsibilities with Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal following the US-brokered…
Calls out a report by Turkish public broadcaster on recent terrorist attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressing a press conference in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday criticised the use of the term “militants” to describe those responsible for attacks on civilians, saying “terrorists are…