Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting with Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and other officials in Islamabad, directing the minister to travel to Karachi and hold talks with oil refineries to secure relief on fuel prices. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to travel to Karachi immediately…
Says Pakistan’s clear capability to fulfil commitments reinforce mutual trust rather than any strain Pakistan-UAE flags. Photo: File The reimbursement of matured long-term foreign deposits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reflects Pakistan’s improving external liquidity position, economic stability, and enhanced policy credibility, besides the capacity to honour its international obligations without compromising macroeconomic fundamentals,…
With the addition of reserved seats, support of Awam Dast-e-Bazu, the party’s strength reaches 32 ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won six of the eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Monday, taking its total strength in the 53-member house to 32. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won…
West Indies great batter says World Cup-winning captain deserves medical care with compassion and dignity Legendary West Indies batting great Brian Lara on Saturday joined a group of cricketers expressing support for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and calling for proper and independent medical care for the former Pakistan captain. In a post on…
Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.34 and Rs5.27, respectively, for August 19. A notification from the Petroleum Division said the petrol price was now fixed at Rs334.54 while HSD would cost Rs395.69 per litre….
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected approximately Rs11.6 trillion into the banking system on Monday through a reverse repo auction conducted as part of its Open Market Operations. According to data compiled by AKD Securities from the SBP’s figures, the central bank received total offers of Rs11,777 billion and accepted Rs11,613 billion across…
Russia fired 74 missiles and 496 drones overnight as Ukraine faced Patriot missile shortages Rescuers work at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 2, 2026. REUTERS Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s capital…
Price of petrol reaches Rs375.82, while diesel rises to Rs403.32 per litre till September 14 People wait their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, in Karachi, Pakistan June 2, 2022. Picture taken June 2, 2022. — REUTERS The federal government on Friday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.02…
Welcomes Iran’s engagement in Islamabad talks, reaffirms support for sustained dialogue and diplomacy PM Shehbaz (right) holds talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) on US-Iran ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Pakistan would continue its “sincere and serious” efforts for peace in the region after the latest…
Body of girl was found in Manora bushes; police claim CCTV footage helped identify the suspect The police on Thursday killed a man suspected of kidnapping and murdering a six-year-old girl in an alleged encounter in Karachi’s Jackson area. The girl, identified as a resident of Baba Bhit Island, had gone missing a day ago….