A hydrocarbon facility in Qatar. PHOTO: oilandgasmiddleeast.com ISLAMABAD: The local gas industry has welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire by terming it a gateway to substantive future progress in international oil and gas trade, which will lower global inflation and fiscal pressure by normalising trade routes. The regional development will also lead to significant progress in Pakistan’s…
Javed Badar apologizes to Nawaz Sharif for past ‘slanders’ and ‘mistakes’ during his PTI tenure PAKISTAN: Javed Badar, the former media coordinator for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has apologised to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif for spreading “false narratives and slanderous accusations” during his time with the Imran Khan-led party. In an open letter, Badar…
Says India remains focused on ‘weaponising its false narrative against Pakistan for narrow domestic political gains’ Foreign Office. Photo: File The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday rejected what it described as India’s propaganda campaign of “baseless allegations” linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident, and called on New Delhi to demonstrate responsible behaviour and refrain from…
KARACHI: Instead of celebrating wildly after the final whistle, several Pakistan players dropped to the turf in relief. For a team that had spent months navigating administrative turmoil, travel controversies and uncertainty around their own federation, the victory over Japan felt less like a single match and more like an emotional release and a return…
Rejects de-sealing request as dispute over Lot-II escalates between contractor, authorities KARACHI: The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court has rejected a verbal request to immediately de-seal the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project site directing a court official to inspect the site and submit a report. During the hearing of a petition…
12 Pakistani runners participated in event, highlighting the growing interest in endurance running within Pakistan A strong contingent of Pakistani distance runners proudly represented the country at the Tokyo Marathon 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious road races and a major fixture on the international marathon calendar. A total of 12 Pakistani runners participated…
Karachiites pushed to the brink, with some areas go up to 20 hours without electricity KARACHI: A severe spell of load-shedding has engulfed the city, plunging large parts of Karachi into prolonged darkness amid the sweltering April heat that is typical of the season. As temperatures soar, the power outages have pushed citizens to the…
Diplomatic momentum builds in Islamabad despite sensationalism and skepticism from Indian media KARACHI: As the Pakistan-mediated ‘Islamabad Talks’ between the United States and Iran began on Saturday, the world watched closely except for some “evil eyes” across the border still clinging to propaganda over nuance. Consistent with a long-standing pattern of criticising Pakistan, Indian broadcast…
. LAHORE: Two maintenance workers were rescued after falling unconscious inside a sewer manhole in DHA. According to Rescue 1122, the Emergency Command and Control Centre received information that the workers had collapsed inside a manhole in X Block due to toxic gases. Rescue teams reached the site. Officials said one worker had gone into…
12,792 candidates appeared in the written examination, out of which only 355 managed to clear it The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Thursday announced the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2025, showing a highly competitive outcome with a success rate of just 2.67%. According to official figures, 12,792 candidates appeared in the…