Power consumers may face Rs1.20 tariff hike
ISLAMABAD: Electricity tariffs are likely to increase by Rs1.20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on account of…
Power consumers may face Rs1.20 tariff hike
ISLAMABAD: Electricity tariffs are likely to increase by Rs1.20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on account of fuel adjustment for June 2026, dealing another blow to inflation-weary consumers. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) conducted a public hearing on Tuesday to consider the fuel price adjustment. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a petition…
Pakistan, Turkiye express concern over Israeli actions in Gaza, Al-Aqsa Mosque violations
FM Dar, Fidan discuss Jordan’s proposal for Arab-Islamic meeting during phone call Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Photo: X/ForeignOfficePk Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Thursday expressed deep concern over Israeli military actions in Gaza and the…
Pakistan working to bring US-Iran back to Islamabad MoU: FO
Negotiations between the parties are continuing to normalise the situation, FO says Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi speaking at the FO weekly press briefing. SCREENGRAB Pakistan was making efforts to bring the concerned parties back to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions, the Foreign Office…
Country lacks framework to fight tobacco harm
KARACHI: Pakistan’s public health and economic systems continue to carry the high cost of cigarette smoking while the country still lacks a coherent regulatory framework for tobacco harm reduction, speakers at an Express Tribune podcast said. The discussion, organised with the Association for Smoking Alternatives Pakistan (ASAP), brought together ASAP Chief Executive Mirza Abeer, lawyer…
US strikes Iran again as war widens with attack on Egyptian port
A woman walks near a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump on a building in Tehran, Iran, July 27, 2026. Wana via Reuters Iran’s Fars news agency quoted the IRGC’s public relations as saying: “With the help of God Almighty, the aggressor will be punished today.” According to Al Jazeera, the IRGC’s comments came on…
Pakistan Navy rescues 19, including eight Iranians, after vessel breaks down off Gwadar
Fishing vessel suffered from engine failure; Navy towed the vessel towards shore despite rough conditions Pakistan Navy rescues all crew members from a stranded fishing vessel near Gwadar. PHOTO: DGPR The Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully rescued a fishing vessel carrying 19 crew members, including eight Iranians, after it became stranded about 120 nautical miles…
Stocks fall 1,581 points as Gulf tensions flare
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday’s trading session on a weak note, where the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 1,580.90 points, or 0.89%, to settle at 176,042.99 amid renewed selling pressure. The index remained in negative territory for most of the session, moving between the intra-day high of 176,935.03 and the low of 175,631.74. The…
Pakistan showcases textile excellence at Texworld New York City 2026
Pakistan marked a strong presence at Texworld New York City 2026, one of North America’s leading international textile sourcing exhibitions, with the inauguration of the Pakistan Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, according to a press release. The Pakistan Pavilion was formally inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States,…
Nine policemen martyred, 28 injured in terror attack on police checkpost in K-P’s Hangu
K-P IG says 15 terrorists killed, several others injured in retaliatory operation PESHAWAR: Nine policemen, including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Diyar Khan, were martyred and 28 others, including DSP Mujahid Hussain, were injured after terrorists attacked the Khazina Banda police check post in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district late on Wednesday, while police killed 15 terrorists…
Oil slips as markets look for cues on Gulf supplies
Oil prices erased some of their previous gains on Thursday, despite escalating attacks in the Gulf as investor focus shifted to supply flows through the key chokepoints in the region. Brent futures fell 96 cents, or 1.06%, to $89.78 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 64 cents, or 0.76%, to $83.82 a barrel….
