Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged provincial governments to provide their respective shares for the subsidy package at the earliest, expressing hope that all federating units would support the national relief effort. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting to review progress on the implementation of subsidies…
Says the government is working to make electricity tariffs competitive to support key economic sectors ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, on Thursday, attributed the steady increase in electricity consumption to the success of the government’s energy policies and reform measures, said a press release. He made the remarks during a meeting…
Max Verstappen has won the Japanese Grand Prix for the past four years. Photo: AFP SUZUKA: Max Verstappen said his current unhappiness has left all options on the table, including retirement once the current Formula 1 season ends. A winner of 71 career F1 races, which trails only Lewis Hamilton (105) and Michael Schumacher (91)…
WORLDWIDE: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will sign an executive order to reduce the price of prescription drugs, aligning them with the lowest rates paid by other wealthy nations. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, announced that the order would be signed Monday morning and would enforce a “most favoured nation”…
Fear and guilt after Tylenol remarks, but Pakistan paediatricians say the science hasn’t changed US President Donald Trump links autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy and childhood. —Photo(s) [Reuters/Author] When the president of the United States stands on a podium and proclaims that Tylenol—locally known as Panadol—causes autism in children, parents listen. His statements unleashed…
Improved security, faster handling and advanced systems drive a notable uptick in port efficiency QUETTA: Gwadar’s transformation from a quiet coastal outpost into a bustling maritime gateway is gathering pace, as rising cargo volumes and improving infrastructure begin to reshape its economic narrative and regional significance. The latest sign of this momentum came with the…
Advisory body to meet on April 7 as rains boost water levels across major reservoirs View of the Sukkur Barrage formerly known as the Lloyd Barrage, as flood water passes through, following monsoon rains and rising levels of Indus River in Sukkur, Sindh province. Photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Advisory Committee of Indus River System Authority…
At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Gold and silver prices on Friday increased in both local and international markets. The price of gold rose by Rs3,400 per tola, reaching Rs490,362. The rate for 10 grams of gold also increased by Rs2,915 to Rs420,406. In the international market, gold…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rising squash trio Mahnoor, Sehrish and Mehwish Ali advanced to the quarter-finals of the SRAFTKL International Junior Open Squash Championship in Kuala Lumpur with dominant performances on Thursday. The three sisters outclassed their respective opponents in straight games, underlining their growing stature on the international junior circuit and keeping Pakistan’s hopes alive in the…
Prior to attack, Israel issued warning to three Red Sea ports ie Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif ports. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Israel attacked Yemen’s Hodeidah province with airstrike after telling residents of three Red Sea ports under Houthi control to evacuate, according to the Houthi-run interior ministry. The warning named Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif ports, which…