ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a relaxation in the honorarium policy to enable him and the President of Pakistan to grant as many performance honoraria as they deem appropriate to employees of the two highest offices of the country due to their “unique nature of work”. The instructions have been issued in the…
. NEW YORK: Deep beneath the ocean surface, sperm whales swim through the dark waters, clicking to each other in bursts of sound that can travel for kilometres. Now, scientists say they are beginning to follow those exchanges in real time using an autonomous underwater robot that can track whales by listening to their voices….
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has directed all public-sector bodies to eliminate non-essential expenditure and transfer surplus financial deposits to the provincial exchequer, citing rising welfare spending, public relief measures, and a shortfall in revenue targets. Under the directive, development authorities, Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHA), Water and Sanitation Agencies (WASA), waste management companies and other…
Givt absorbed the shock for two to three weeks, bearing burden internally while ensuring uninterrupted availability ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday defended its handling of the fuel price surge, telling the National Assembly that emergency measures, including subsidies exceeding Rs100 billion, were rolled out to shield consumers after global oil markets were jolted by the…
Looted money brought to the gang leader, who would then distribute it among members Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) arrest four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi. PHOTO: PAKISTAN RANGERS (SINDH) KARACHI: Sindh Rangers arrested four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi, according to a press release issued by the force’s…
Tarar further claims that ‘false flag operations have been part of India’s history’ Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addresses a press conference on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday marked one year since what he described as the “Pahalgam false flag operation,” stating that India had failed to present evidence for…
Trump said US Navy was acting ‘like pirates’ in carrying out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports US President Donald Trump speaks at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in Florida about the recent interception, boarding, and seizure of Iranian cargo ships and oil tankers by the US Navy. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB US President Donald Trump said…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s energy sector has continued to operate under the persistent shadow of circular debt. Around the start of the fiscal year, the amount stood close to Rs1.7 trillion for the power sector and Rs2.6 trillion for gas, with subsequent data showing that the number would only increase. Recoveries may or may not have improved,…
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti names Santos’ Neymar in his squad during the press conference. Photo: REUTERS BRAZIL: Neymar has been named in Brazil’s squad for next month’s World Cup, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday, handing the forward a chance to return to international soccer’s biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time…
Brent is above the level it hit before the two sides announced a ceasefire at the start of April 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 Asian stocks…