‘Fuel price hikes necessary for stability’
ISLAMABAD: Addressing concerns over petroleum prices, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said adjustments in petroleum product…
‘Fuel price hikes necessary for stability’
ISLAMABAD: Addressing concerns over petroleum prices, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said adjustments in petroleum product prices are directly linked to fluctuations in international oil markets and are necessary to maintain macroeconomic balance and fiscal discipline. Speaking at a media briefing to launch the Ministry of Planning’s Monthly Development Update for July, Iqbal said Pakistan had…
Shahid Anwar highlights foundations of Pakistan U19 success
The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best Shahid Anwar credited Pakistan’s successful Asia Cup campaign to months of hard work. Photo: PCB Discussing his coaching philosophy, 58-year-old Shahid said that while the core principles remain unchanged at every level, coaching an U19 side requires a unique approach. “My core philosophy…
Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain
Nirmal Purja speaks during a news conference after climbing six mountains including Mt. Everest in Kathmandu. Photo: REUTERS KATHMANDU: At least 10 climbers, including famed Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were missing on Pakistan’s Broad Peak after a suspected avalanche hit an expedition on the mountain, a Pakistani sports association and a person tracking the climb…
Death toll rises to 34 in Quetta mine blast as rescue operation continues
QUETTA: The death toll from a methane gas explosion at a coal mine in the Sor Range area on the outskirts of Quetta rose to 34, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan said on Friday, as rescue teams continue efforts to reach the remaining miners trapped underground. The bodies of 34 miners have been recovered so…
Oil falls more than $1 on greater flows despite US-Iran war
The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices fell on Friday but kept on track for a monthly rise of about a fifth, as more supplies flowed through crucial maritime chokepoints, despite a lack of major breakthroughs in talks between the United States and Iran. Brent futures fell…
Renowned climber among 10 missing after avalanche in Pakistan
International expedition includes American, Chinese national, Omani and five Nepali climbers Ten climbers led by renowned Nepal-born mountaineer and former military serviceman Nirmal “Nims” Purja have gone missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Instagram late Thursday that the international expedition…
Naqvi briefs president on security
Meeting also featured a detailed exchange of views on the country’s prevailing political situation ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and the Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed the country’s overall law and order situation, with particular focus on the security situation in K-P and Balochistan in a meeting held at Bilawal House on Thursday. The…
MG JW to export vehicles to Bangladesh
MG JW Automobile Pakistan has signed an agreement with Bangladesh’s RANCON Group to export locally assembled vehicles to Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s automotive industry, according to a statement on Thursday. Under the agreement, MG JW will export 100 vehicles to Bangladesh during the current year, with total exports projected to reach 5,800…
SBP reserves drop $229m to $17.03b
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves declined by $229 million during the week ended July 24, 2026, settling at $17.03 billion, the central bank said. The drop was attributed to external debt repayments. Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $22.4 billion as of July 24. Of these, the SBP held…
SC upholds strict limitation law
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has held that a party guilty of unnecessary delay, negligence and abuse of the judicial process is not entitled to equitable relief, observing that the law of limitation is not a mere technicality but a substantive legal framework designed to ensure timely and final resolution of disputes. A three-member bench comprising…
