ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on assuming the responsibilities of Supreme Leader of Iran, while conveying Pakistan’s condolences following the martyrdom of Ali Khamenei. In a message, the prime minister extended heartfelt condolences and prayers on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan to […]
ISLAMABAD: In a major relief for Pakistan’s energy sector, the crude oil tanker MT Nave Atropos successfully docked at the FOTCO Terminal on Monday, carrying around 50,000 metric tonnes of petrol. The shipment marks the first successful delivery since disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz following the escalation of the […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday conducted the first round of its 5G spectrum auction, with telecom companies submitting bids for multiple frequency bands as the country moves closer to launching next-generation mobile services. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), bids were submitted for two of the six spectrum bands offered […]
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Monday warned that terrorism emanating from Afghanistan poses a “grave threat” to neighbouring countries and the wider region. Addressing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Afghanistan, the ambassador said elements within the Taliban regime had […]
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh on Tuesday announced a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and curbing government expenditure amid soaring oil prices linked to the ongoing Iran war. The provincial steps follow a nationwide savings plan announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a day earlier to […]
LONDON: Global oil prices fell sharply after Donald Trump said the ongoing conflict with Iran could end “very soon”, easing fears of prolonged disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East. Oil prices had surged to nearly $120 per barrel on Monday amid concerns that the war could affect global […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a sweeping austerity and energy-saving plan, saying the measures were necessary to deal with the global fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict 2026. Addressing the nation, the prime minister said the entire region was facing instability and Pakistan was pursuing […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to safeguard national shipping and maritime trade amid rising regional security threats, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the operation aims to ensure the uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies and the […]
ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott visited the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and toured the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC). During the visit, NDMA Chairman Inam Haider Malik held a meeting with the British envoy and briefed her on Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and early […]
ISLAMABAD: At least 25 women’s rights activists, including prominent figures associated with the Aurat March, were taken into custody on Sunday as they assembled in Sector F-6 to observe International Women’s Day, local authorities and The News reported. The activists were moved to the Women Police Station in G-7 Markaz […]