California Senate passes resolution recognising Pakistan-US relations

Recognises contributions of the Pakistani-American community to US state’s economy, culture and social fabric California: Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh at State Senate of California during passage of historic resolution on Pakistan-US relations-11th August 2026. PHOTO: PAKISTANS EMBASSY WASHIGNTON DC California’s state Senate unanimously passed a resolution celebrating the enduring relationship between Pakistan and the United…

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DPM Dar reviews PM fuel relief scheme rollout, directs inclusion of operational fuel stations

Asks stations found permanently closed, dealing exclusively in diesel removed from the list People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishaq Dar on Saturday directed authorities to bring all operational fuel stations “onto the system” to ensure proper rollout of the Prime…

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Inam opts against B-sample

Ace wrestler cites approved acetazolamide treatment after adverse doping finding; keeps CAS challenge option open Pakistan’s seasoned wrestler and Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) secretary Mohammad Inam Butt finds himself in hot water over doping scandal. Photo: AFP LAHORE: Pakistan ace-wrestler Muhammad Inam Butt has decided not to have his B sample tested after returning a…

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Nepra weighs Rs2.52 per unit surcharge

Consumers may face Rs36.5b higher fuel cost in September bills as imported fuel costs surge A picture showing the logo of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). — FILE PHOTO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s electricity consumers could be asked to absorb Rs36.54 billion in higher fuel costs in September bills after the power regulator reserved its…

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Pakistan Army responds to unprovoked aggression by Afghan Taliban: security sources

Say armed forces’ resolve for the defence of the country remains unwavering as ‘Operation Ghazab Lil Haq’ continues The Pakistan Army on Tuesday responded to unprovoked aggression by Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, security sources said. Fitna al-Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan…

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