ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body was informed on Thursday that the country’s fuel supply could face further disruptions if regional tensions escalate, given the country’s heavy reliance on imports from the Gulf. The warning came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum, chaired by Manzoor Kakar, where officials briefed lawmakers on the status…
. KARACHI: The Sindh government has taken a major step against land encroachments, illegal occupations, and public complaints. In the fourth meeting of a specially formed committee with Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lnjar in the chair, various measures to protect citizens, traders, and the business community from land grabbers, encroachment mafias, and illegal occupations…
Chasing 268 for victory in Dhaka, Pakistan were 119-3 before they fell to 163 all out in the final session Bangladesh celebrate their win at the end of the fifth day of the first Test cricket match against Pakistan at the Sher-i-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh on May 12, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Pace bowler…
. LAHORE: Police along with individuals in plain clothes conducted a late-night raid at the residence of AJK Legislative Assembly member Ghulam Mohiuddin Dewan, who is also a PTI leader and an office-bearer of its Lahore organisation. A video footage of the operation that went viral on social media showed armed personnel jumping over the…
He says Pakistan will work with partners to dismantle ‘twisted ideology’ of hate speech Pakistan on Friday described the Muscat Plan of Action as an innovative pathway to address the scourge of hate speech, prevent incitement to genocide and other atrocity crimes, and promote peace mediation, dialogue, and local peacebuilding, Radio Pakistan reported. These remarks…
IPP fielded candidates in several constituencies during elections but did not secure victory in any seat Four newly elected independent members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on Tuesday announced their decision to join the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) following a meeting with party president and Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan. The lawmakers who announced their affiliation with the…
Reg-e-Rawan is off limits to women and girls, who are banned by the Taliban authorities from recreational spots such as parks. Photo: AFP KABUL: Backflipping down a steep and sandy mountainside, Afghan teenager Imran Saeedi wows the crowds of men who gather each springtime to unwind beside breathtaking views. Hundreds of visitors travel each weekend…
Says successful issuance reflects growing confidence of Chinese institutions, global investors Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual spring meetings in Washington DC, US, April 13, 2026, PHOTO: REUTERS Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance marked a “transformational…
Secures $1.7b AIIB portfolio, JICA lending resumption as Pakistan eyes rating upgrade Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in an interview at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 with China Global Television Network’s program “The Heat”. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb concluded a productive final day of engagements at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and…
Says it remains in contact with Pakistani diplomatic missions in the region regarding the matter An Israeli naval boat intercepts the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza, in an attempt to deliver aid, at sea May 18, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a handout video. Global Sumud Flotilla/Reuters Pakistan on Thursday condemned the…