Says negotiations between US, Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two days A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump, in an interview to be aired on Wednesday, said the US-Israeli war on Iran is “close to…
ISLAMABAD: Experts have cautioned that an uncertain monsoon pattern could pose risks to Pakistan’s agricultural sector and broader economic stability, emphasising the need for proactive climate risk management during a policy dialogue hosted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). PIDE Registrar Dr Nasir Iqbal said climate change had emerged as a cross-cutting economic…
Court halts additional toll until Aug 3, seeks replies from NHA and communications ministry The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday restrained the National Highway Authority (NHA) from collecting an additional 50% from motorists travelling without an M-Tag or with insufficient M-Tag balance, suspending the authority’s notification until the next hearing on August 3. The court…
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema has assured the World Bank that the federal government is closely coordinating with all provincial governments to effectively implement the 10?year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan, which includes $20 billion for development projects and reform…
Cabinet told diesel stocks provide 25 days cover as Ogra dashboard faces reporting shortfall ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices met on Monday under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and RevenueMuhammad Aurangzeb to review the petroleum supply situation and market conditions following the recent price adjustment, according to a statement…
Flight intended to support a radar modernisation program, cause of crash is unknown, under investigation Smoke rises from Edwards Air Force Base after the crash of a US Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft in Edwards, California, U.S., June 15, 2026, in a still image from an ALERTCalifornia fire surveillance camera. PHOTO: REUTERS Eight crew members…
ISLAMABAD: Major opposition political parties are gearing up for protests against the government over the rising inflation on Friday but they are unable to join hands as Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), announced their separate plans, highlighting lack of unity among their ranks. Some of the parties openly expressed their lack…
Says he directed the operation from an Indian jail cell using smuggled cellphones Policemen escort Lawrence Bishnoi at a court in New Delhi, India on April 18, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/file The United States has charged Lawrence Bishnoi, the imprisoned head of an Indian criminal gang, and his North American deputy with directing the 2023 murder…
Jirga in Kurram turns violent, TTP infighting kills 19 JuA fighters and three TTP members A photo of a TTP member. PHOTO: FILE Over a dozen terrorists were killed in deadly clashes between the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its breakaway faction TTP-Jamaatul Ahrar (JuA) as tensions came to a boil between the commanders from…
Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions A shopkeeper stands outside his shop while waiting for customers, ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan April 19, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: The Sindh government announced new operating hours for markets, restaurants, and wedding halls on Friday under austerity measures aimed…