US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directs team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran The US government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed up a wave of strikes…
G-B caretaker information minister urges citizens to vote, hopes polls boost development and prosperity ISLAMABAD: Voting is underway on Sunday in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Legislative Assembly elections, with more than 958,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots across 24 constituencies. Polling will be held from 8am to 5pm, with 13 seats required to form…
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…