‘A Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process is the only viable path to lasting peace and stability’ Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad speaking at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the UN Support Mission in Libya. PHOTO: X Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its support for Libya’s sovereignty and a Libyan-led…
Crude movement resumes after traffic restrictions halted logistics, forcing temporary shutdown a day earlier ISLAMABAD: The movement of crude oil and petroleum products to and from Attock Refinery Limited resumed late Wednesday night after authorities stepped in to ease disruptions, the refinery’s management said. The restoration was facilitated through the intervention of Petroleum Minister Ali…
KSE-100 hits intra-day low of 168,828 after aggressive selling wipes out early gains KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a turbulent session on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index plunging by over 2,750 points as investors opted for aggressive profit-taking at higher levels. The market, which had previously shown resilience near the 171,000 mark,…
Says work on a plan to maintain strategic reserves of crude oil in the country underway Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding energy security, in Islamabad. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday termed “energy planning critical’ to Pakistan’s future”, stating that timely government actions during the Middle East conflict helped mitigate…
Gold prices extended their decline on Thursday in Pakistan as the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs5,200 after the international market saw a dip of $52 per ounce to $4,714. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold per tola after the drop…
PESHAWAR: Chief Selector of the national hockey team, Samiullah Khan, has said that modern training techniques are being employed to rebuild a strong and balanced Pakistan squad, with the upcoming Asia Cup identified as a primary target.Speaking to media during his visit to China Window, Peshawar he said open trials for the senior team were…
Interior minister says PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir making vigorous efforts at all levels to resolve the issue Mohsin Naqvi met Natalie Baker in Islamabad on Wednesday, April 23, 2026. US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker met Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday, where both discussed diplomatic efforts regarding the second round of negotiations…
Bank of Punjab President & CEO Zafar Masud. Photo: File The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stacks, marking an important step toward transforming Pakistan’s remittance landscape and strengthening the country’s digital financial ecosystem, according to a press release. The MoU was signed by Stacks Co founder…
Department introduces a digitised system for the issuance of route permits and fitness certificates KARACHI: Sindh government on Thursday ordered a crackdown on public service vehicles operating without “valid route permits and fitness certificates or with documents that have expired”, according to an official notification issued by the provincial Transport and Mass Transit Department. The…
ISLAMABAD: A total of 664 candidates have filed nomination papers for the Gilgit-Baltistan general elections scheduled for June 7, 2026. The candidates will contest elections on 24 constituencies across the region. Constituency Gilgit-2 has attracted the highest number of candidates, with 58 contenders, while Diamer-4 has the lowest, with 11 candidates in the race. In…