ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) has continued to accelerate efforts to unlock value from its stranded and low British-thermal-unit (BTU) gas resources, with a renewed focus on fast-tracking production from challenging assets such as the Zin Gas Field. As part of this strategy, OGDC is actively engaging with the government of Balochistan to…
Iranian player Hossein Vafaei begins his campaign at the snooker world championship. Photo: AFP LONDON: Iranian player Hossein Vafaei begins his campaign at the snooker world championship later Wednesday but he admits it has been hard to focus because of the bombardment of his country by the United States and Israel.The war, which began with…
LONDON: Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Tuesday after coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 and go through by the same scoreline on aggregate.Trailing early in the second half at the San Siro to brilliant goals from Martin Baturina and Lucas Da Cunha, Inter looked as good as out, but…
No major roads in Rawalpindi have been fully closed, though police presence remains strong and checking continues Pakistani police officer divert bikers from a road leading to Serena hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad on April 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Security…
Moody’s flags inflation risks, fiscal pressures may strain policy flexibility and investor confidence BENGALURU: A prolonged disruption in energy supply can widen India’s trade deficit and strain the fiscal account of the world’s fastest-growing major economy, according to rating agency Moody’s. Brent Crude prices have shot up 31% since the US-Israeli war on Iran began…
Chelsea’s fans make their feelings known to the players after Tuesday’s defeat at Brighton. Photo: AFP LONDON: Liam Rosenior slammed Chelsea’s “unacceptable” 3-0 defeat against Brighton as the furious Blues boss accused his players of lacking “desire, spirit and courage”.Rosenior’s side were blown away at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Ferdi Kadioglu,…
One will be selected payload specialist, becoming first foreign astronaut to visit Chinese space station SUPARCO introduces space bus to reach out to students in remote areas. PHOTO: FILE China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its manned space programme, CCTV reported on Wednesday. The candidates are Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud….
PM Shehbaz directs that efforts to accelerate the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the country be stepped up A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was held in Islamabad to review the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. PHOTO: PID Government employees up to Grade 16 will be provided with electric bikes…
Company says US-Iran delegations’ visit halted oil tanker movement, disrupting crude supply, dispatches and operations Attock Refinery gained the most from its competitors in July. Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has announced the shutdown of its main crude distillation unit following disruptions in oil supply and product dispatch caused by traffic restrictions in Islamabad ahead of…
Leicester City have been relegated to League One. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Former Premier League champions Leicester were relegated to the third tier for only the second time in their history after a 2-2 draw against Hull on Tuesday.Gary Rowett’s side needed a victory at the King Power Stadium to keep alive their slender hopes of…