12 groups show interest in Fesco
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s richer families doing business in energy, textile, automobile and cement have shown interest…
12 groups show interest in Fesco
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s richer families doing business in energy, textile, automobile and cement have shown interest in acquiring a profitable Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) along with four foreign firms, offering another opportunity to the government after a decade to start selling these assets. About 12 groups, eight of them Pakistani well-connected and rich families, have…
Atif Aslam inspires new Spotify interactive feature
Addition celebrates release of his album ‘Subah Aaye Na’, allows users to reflect on singer’s music KARACHI: Every Atif Aslam fan has a story, and his music is at the heart of it. Some fans have followed him for years, while others discovered him through playlists, friends, or social media. Some listen during quiet moments,…
US sanctions Dubai crypto exchange for aiding Iran’s IRGC, following a Reuters report
US Treasury sanctions Aban Tether for processing millions of dollars of transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities Representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. — REUTERS The United States on Friday sanctioned an unlicensed multi-state cryptocurrency exchange, alleging it processed millions of dollars of crypto for Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.20, HSD by Rs1.50 for Aug 8
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs327.62 per litre and HSD to Rs380.86 per litre under the new pricing system As the city runs on fumes, motorcyclists line up at a petrol pump in Karachi, waiting their turn amid surge in fuel prices. Photo: Jalal Qureshi / Express The federal government on Friday reduced the prices…
Nepra notifies 75 paisa per unit hike in FCA for August power bills
Hike will apply to all consumer categories, including K-Electric, except for lifeline consumers A picture showing the logo of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). — FILE PHOTO The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday approved an increase of 75 paisa per unit in the electricity tariff under the fuel cost adjustment…
PML-N intensifies AJK election campaign in crucial third phase
Outcome to determine final composition of the 45-member legislature, pave the way for formation of the next AJK gov A picture showing a crowd gathered during the political campaign for the AJK Legislative Assembly polls. — FILE PHOTO With just days left before the decisive third and final phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir…
Thousands rally in Swat, demand lasting peace and end to unrest
Protesters in Mingora urge the government to restore law and order and permanently eliminate terrorism Residents stage a protest against unrest and insecurity during a peace rally organised by Swat Awami Pasawon at Nishat Chowk in Mingora on Friday, demanding lasting peace and stronger protection for the public. Photo: Express A large protest demonstration against…
Turkish president says Makkah Joint Defence Agreement targets no country, open to other friendly nations
Says the agreement reaffirms the right to self-defence as defined under Article 51 of the UN Charter Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz meet to sign a joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug 7, 2026. — SAUDI PRESS AGENCY Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday…
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz hail Makkah defence pact
Say pact strengthens collective deterrence and defence ties, calling it a milestone for regional peace and stability President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hailed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, describing it as…
Pakistan Under-21 lose to South Korea 6-2
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Under-21 hockey team suffered a 6-2 defeat against South Korea’s senior national side in the fourth and final match of a four-match Test series on Friday. Pakistan had already wrapped up the series with victories in the opening three fixtures. The exhibition match, played at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad, featured…
