Govt fixes Hajj package at Rs1.2m
. Saudi authorities are using drones to track and apprehend violators of Hajj regulations. PHOTO:…
Govt fixes Hajj package at Rs1.2m
. Saudi authorities are using drones to track and apprehend violators of Hajj regulations. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has announced that the government has fixed the Hajj package at Rs1.2 million for the 40-day scheme and Rs1.3 million for the short Hajj scheme lasting 20 to 25 days. The…
Federal debt hits Rs83.6tr
SLOW PACE: The government’s external debt rose from Rs23.4 trillion to Rs24.2 trillion – a jump of Rs783 billion – which was lower than previous trends due to the appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar in the last fiscal year. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s debt, excluding loans from the International Monetary Fund…
Lawyer alleges serious lapses in murder probe
Seeks criminal inquiry against three officers, questions handling of victim’s smartwatch, guesthouse Lawyer and rights activist Jibran Nasir addresses a press conference on the Mir Raza case. — SCREENGRAB EXPRESS Lawyer Jibran Nasir on Tuesday alleged serious negligence in the investigation into the murder of waffle chain owner Mir Raza, questioning the handling of key…
Fakhar’s ton guides PCB Greens to victory in Champions Cup
Left-handed batsman hits 20th List A century to anchor five-wicket win on opening day A masterclass from left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman illuminated the opening day of the National Champions Cup 2026-2027 as PCB Greens successfully tracked down a 277-run target to defeat PCB Whites by five wickets at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Fakhar’s…
Lawyer alleges lapses in murder probe
A picture of Advocate Jibran Nasir. — PHOTO VIA X KARACHI: Lawyer Jibran Nasir has alleged serious negligence in the investigation into the murder of Mir Raza, questioning the handling of key evidence including the victim’s smart watch, the guesthouse DVR and his mobile phone, and demanding a criminal inquiry against three police officers. Speaking…
Police defend handling of case of death of two women at Township police station
Judicial magistrate’s interim report clarifies that the final findings will depend on the post-mortem report CCPO Lahore Bilal Saddique Kamyana addresses a press conference. — SCREENGRAB EXPRESS The Lahore police on Tuesday defended their handling of a case of the death of two women at Township Police Station, saying a judicial inquiry and an interim…
1 in 4 children in Punjab stunted
A seminar organised by UNICEF Pakistan in collaboration with Punjab health authorities to mark world breastfeeding week. — UNICEF Punjab has recorded a decline in the prevalence of stunting among children from 36 per cent in 2018 to 27%, while wasting has dropped from 15% to 10%. However, the fact that more than one in…
US Congressmen urge Marco Rubio to raise the detention condition of Imran, Bushra
Cite a letter by UN special rapporteur, which raises concerns about torture on Imran, solitary confinement US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS A group of…
Govt decreases petrol price by Rs1.70, hikes HSD by Rs1.39 for August 12
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs325.92 per litre and HSD to Rs382.25 under the new pricing system Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday decreased the price of petrol by Rs1.70 while hiking the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.39 per litre…
Who are Iran’s new wartime security and military leaders?
New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including SNSC, IRGC, army and navy Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo In a major reshuffle following the recent war…
