PM Shehbaz departs for Iran to attend Khamenei’s funeral
After attending funeral in Tehran, prime minister is expected to travel to Istanbul for a…
PM Shehbaz departs for Iran to attend Khamenei’s funeral
After attending funeral in Tehran, prime minister is expected to travel to Istanbul for a bilateral visit to Turkiye Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif leaves Islamabad on Friday for a one-day visit to Iran, where he is due to attend the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Chinese firm eyes energy investments
Shandong Xinxu proposes refinery upgrade, offshore exploration, equipment manufacturing ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has met with Hou Jianxin, Chairman of China’s Shandong Xinxu Group, to discuss expanding cooperation and investment opportunities in Pakistan’s energy sector, according to a statement issued on Thursday. Jianxin expressed strong interest in investing across Pakistan’s energy…
Iraq, Jordan agree to accelerate implementation of Basra-Aqaba strategic oil pipeline project
Officials discuss speeding up key energy project, expanding cooperation in industry, transport, investment Iraq and Jordan have agreed to accelerate implementation of the Basra-Aqaba Strategic Oil Pipeline Project, one of the two countries’ largest joint energy investments, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office. The agreement was reached on Thursday during a…
Jailed PTI leaders urge AJK poll participation
Letter says party should publish the names of all those candidates who will be its supported candidates ISLAMABAD: Senior jailed leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday urged the party leadership to participate in the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, asking the party to field PTI-backed candidates despite the legal uncertainty surrounding…
Low-cost financing sought for solar batteries
FPCCI links proposal to upcoming Solar & Storage Expo, cites need to cut energy costs LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for a special concessional financing scheme at 3% markup for solar battery purchases, as the Pakistan Solar Association prepares to host the Solar & Storage Expo 2026…
At least 40 killed as passenger coach plunges into ravine on Sherani-Zhob highway
Difficult mountainous terrain has complicated rescue efforts, but operations remain underway At least 30 people died when a passenger bus travelling from Quetta to Peshawar plunged into a deep ravine. PHOTO: EXPRESS QUETTA: At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured when a New Mekhtar passenger coach travelling from Quetta to Peshawar plunged into…
Rain-related incidents claim 16 lives
ISLAMABAD: At least 16 people have lost their lives and 38 were left injured across the country in rain- and flood-related incidents over the past week. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emerged as the worst-hit province. The NDMA, in its latest situation report covering the period from June 26 to…
Oil up slightly ahead of long US weekend as peace efforts hold
Oil prices edged up on Friday before a long holiday weekend in the US, as wary optimism held over efforts to secure peace in the Middle East between the United States and Iran. Brent futures climbed 46 cents, or 0.64%, to $72.26 a barrel as of 0407 GMT. West Texas Intermediate was up 32 cents,…
Supreme leader’s body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral: state media
A billboard depicting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei at Valiasr Square in Tehran, Iran. Photo: Reuters The body of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex ahead of his funeral, state media reported on Friday….
ML-1 removed from CPEC framework
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has disclosed that the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project has been removed from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework and will now seek financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other international financial institutions. The revelation came before the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, which also sought explanations regarding…
