KARACHI: The vessel MV SELEN arrived at Karachi Port on Saturday, becoming the first Pakistan-bound vessel to do so following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after more than a month of disruption caused by conflict in the Middle East. In a statement, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said: “MV SELEN, operated by NLC…
Expresses hope that the agreement will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region Pictured on the left Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, on the right Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani PHOTO: MOFA/ BAHRAIN FO Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on Sunday said that he will visit Pakistan…
The day recalls when, under Maharaja Hari Singh, the Muslim-majority population faced severe religious discrimination Kashmir Martyrs’ Day will be observed on Monday (July 13) to honour the 22 Kashmiri Muslims massacred by Dogra monarchy forces in 1931, a historic event that remains an indelible symbol of resistance after worshippers laid down their lives in…
. KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to appoint an acting vice chancellor for Karachi University as the tenure of the current VC, Professor Dr Khalid Iraqi, is set to expire next week. According to sources, NED University of Engineering and Technology Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Tufail Ahmed is likely to be given the additional…
ISLAMABAD: Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) reduced its line losses to 9.80% in FY2025-26, down from 10.43% a year earlier, marking the first time the company has brought losses into single digits, according to a statement on Monday. The improvement was accompanied by a recovery rate exceeding 100%, zero contribution to the national circular debt,…
He also meets Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Kolokoltsev, agrees to strengthen Pakistan-Russian relations United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday praised Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Naqvi is representing Pakistan at the two-day United Nations Chiefs of Police…
Sharjeel Memon says new buses will improve public transport as land for depots is identified Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday said the government was inducting 50 double-decker buses and 500 new electric (EV) buses into the transport system, which will bring significant improvement to the province’s public transport. The senior minister chaired a…
KARACHI: Despite persistent scepticism over whether electric vehicles (EVs) can gain meaningful traction in Pakistan amid infrastructure constraints, high upfront costs and concerns over power availability, the country’s automobile sector appears set for its most significant transformation in decades. Industry data compiled by Arif Habib Limited (AHL) indicates that around 23 new vehicle models are…
ISLAMABAD: The Maritime Affairs Minister on Friday sought a detailed report on the hijacking of an oil tanker by pirates near Somalia, with 11 Pakistani crew members on board, and directed the relevant authorities to coordinate with the Foreign Ministry, Pakistan Navy and others for the recovery of the hostages. Initial details suggested that pirates…
Digital system to improve drug safety, traceability and ensure authentic medicines across country Health Minister Mustafa Kamal. Photo: X The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the nationwide implementation of a Track and Trace System for pharmaceutical products and cleared amendments to the Drug Labelling and Packing Rules, 1978, in a move aimed at eliminating counterfeit…