View of the Sukkur Barrage formerly known as the Lloyd Barrage, as flood water passes through, following monsoon rains and rising levels of Indus River in Sukkur, Sindh province. Photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has approved a projected water shortfall of up to 15 per cent for early Kharif 2026, while…
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices rebounded in both international and local markets on Saturday, snapping a five-day losing streak as global bullion rates shifted back into positive territory. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $23, reaching $4,708. Consequently, the impact was felt in local markets across Pakistan. According to…
Leaders discuss start of formal negotiations under Pakistan-facilitated framework and reopening of Strait of Hormuz PM Shehbaz (right) holds talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) on US-Iran ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday on the ceasefire between Iran and the United States during a telephonic conversation, the Prime Minister’s Office said…
SOCAR said a 2025 deal lets Pakistan LNG buy cargoes directly via an accelerated procedure A logo of Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR on a building in Geneva, Switzerland, March 18, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR is ready to supply liquefied natural gas to Pakistan as soon as it receives a request…
The expressions of Meloni appear exaggerated and unnatural in several other parts of the video as well Review shows visual inconsistencies: Meloni’s face shifts abruptly, with severe distortion in first 5 seconds. PHOTO: SCREEN GRAB Multiple users on social media platform X were sharing a video on April 24, 2026, showing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…
Minister also noted that Pakistan had successfully repaid a $1.4 billion Eurobond earlier this month 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 ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has reached a…
Benami accounts used in massive tax evasion scam; bank officials, company directors named in FIR The Federal Investigation Agency has registered a first information report (FIR) against multiple individuals, including company directors and bank officials, over an alleged fraud involving more than Rs6.6 billion. According to the FIR, the accused allegedly opened benami bank accounts…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a special meeting of the federal cabinet in Islamabad on April 13 2026. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed satisfaction over the progress in the negotiations between the US and Iran, saying Pakistan was making all efforts to resolve the dispute. Addressing the federal cabinet, the prime minister…
Atletico Madrid held off 10-man Barcelona to secure a 3-2 aggregate win and a place in the Champions League semi-finals. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday’s 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat. Lamine Yamal and Ferran…
Chief of naval staff along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed missile firing Tests indigenously developed anti-ship missile. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging its target at high speed and extended range in a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike…