Latest revision takes petrol to Rs325.92 per litre and HSD to Rs382.25 under the new pricing system Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday decreased the price of petrol by Rs1.70 while hiking the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.39 per litre…
New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including SNSC, IRGC, army and navy Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo In a major reshuffle following the recent war…
Defence pact to bolster efforts to address regional challenges, maintain stability, says Saudi King Salman Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. Photo: X Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said on Tuesday the recently signed Makkah…
Shan Masood bats under medical supervision as squad trains ahead of warm-up match Pakistan’s Test squad stepped up preparations for their upcoming series against England with a training session at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham on Tuesday. The players took part in batting and bowling net sessions as the team management focused on adapting…
Pindi police says armed man belonging to ‘specific political party’ opened fire on patrolling officer An armed man belonging to a “specific political party” was killed after he allegedly opened fire on security forces, injuring a patrolling officer on Mall Road in Rawalpindi, the city police said on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by…
Both sides discuss expanding cooperation, pursuing future science and human space flight technology collaborations A picture of NASA headquarters. — Reuters The US ambassador to New Delhi, Ambassador Sergio Gor, said on Tuesday that NASA has invited India to join its ambitious Moon base mission. In a move to deepen the US-India space partnership, the…
SALZBURG: Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States, will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Wednesday. Before the World Cup started in June, the 34-year-old referee unwittingly found himself in the media…
After Trump boarded old Air Force One in Ankara, he was secretly shuttled by airport catering truck to smaller plane US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by the Qatari government, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Photo: REUTERS US President Donald Trump took a secret military…
People wait in line at a petrol pump. — FILE PHOTO KARACHI: Petroleum dealers in Pakistan on Tuesday announced a shutdown of petrol pumps nationwide from Aug 15 for an indefinite period, following a wheel-jam strike by goods transporters across the country. A day earlier, negotiations between the government and goods transporters failed to yield…
Pakistan women’s netball team produced an impressive performance in Hong Kong, whipping South Korea 72-23, their second win from three matches in the plate division of the Asian Women’s Netball Championship. Pakistan dominated proceedings from the outset, displaying excellent teamwork, discipline and determination throughout the match. Pakistan maintained control of the contest with a well-organised…