Iranian ship will also be backloaded to Pakistani territorial waters for return to its original owners after repairs A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan on Monday facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members who were held aboard the container ship…
The ambassador noted that Vietnam remains one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies KARACHI: Evolving geopolitical and trade dynamics in the region have created new opportunities for Pakistan, particularly for Karachi, which has the potential to rapidly emerge as a regional trade and logistics hub owing to the strategic importance of Karachi Port, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Anh…
Premier expresses appreciation of its patience in Mideast conflict, briefs Saudi leadership on peace efforts Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. PHOTO: PMO/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s continued support in strengthening the country’s economic stability during a meeting with…
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall KARACHI: Business leaders have strongly opposed the Sui Southern Gas Company’s petition to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) for a substantial increase in gas tariffs for FY2026-27, urging the regulator to reject the proposal in the interest of industrial sustainability, according to…
Spain, France and the US have also evacuated their citizens from the MV Hondius near Tenerife Archive image of the cruise ship Hondius, in Vlissingen, Netherlands May 17, 2025. The MV Hondius was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on May 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Australia will charter a…
Plans to develop charging infrastructure and train Pakistani engineers and technicians Finance minister meets BYD leadership. Photo:X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday met a delegation from BYD Group and Mega Motor Company (MMC) and reaffirmed the government’s support for electric vehicle manufacturing and localisation in the country, the finance ministry wrote on X. The…
Large number of Eurasian griffon vultures spotted in Toba Tharo Lal, drawing expert attention Vultures sighting has drawn attention from wildlife experts, who described it as a significant development. PHOTO: EXPRESS NEWS LAHORE: Vultures facing the threat of extinction have started reappearing in natural habitats in Punjab, following conservation efforts by the wildlife department. According…
Annerie Dercksen counterattacked after an early wicket. Photo: ICC Captain Fatima Sana’s heroic all-round act involving 55 not out with the bat and 3-16 with the ball went in vain as South Africa edged past Pakistan by a mere two wickets chasing the 127-run target with 19 balls to spare in Match 11 of the…
$2.45 billion had been repaid last week, bringing the total repayment to $3.45 billion Pakistan has completed the repayment of $3.45 billion in deposits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after returning a final tranche of $1 billion, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday. In a post on X, the SBP announced that…
Move follows Power Division’s request to review rules after concerns over impact on consumers The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday scrapped fees and restored a licensing exemption for solar consumers with systems under 25 kilowatts (kW). According to a notification issued today, under the revised framework, no fee or licence will be…