Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition after defeating Thailand by three wickets in a rain-affected quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park on Thursday. Persistent rain delayed the start of the match and the toss, with the contest eventually reduced to 11 overs per side. After […]
ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could seek another term if parliament approves an early election in April 2028, one of his top advisers said, according to Turkish media reports. Mehmet Ucum said that if 360 lawmakers support a decision to call an early election, voting could be held on […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday night reduced the price of petrol by 43 paisas per litre but increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.47 per litre. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the price of petrol has been reduced from […]
LONDON: Pakistan received $6.9 billion in remittances from the United Kingdom during the last financial year, while total remittance inflows reached $41.6 billion, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday. Speaking at a Pakistan Investment Roundtable in London, Aurangzeb said total remittances were expected to rise to around $44 billion […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army has signed a memorandum of understanding with US drone manufacturer Powerus that includes an initial order for unmanned aerial systems, the company’s co-founder Brett Velicovich told Reuters. Velicovich declined to disclose details of the order, citing security sensitivities, and also withheld its value on confidentiality grounds. […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a fresh package of austerity and fuel-conservation measures, ordering their immediate implementation as Pakistan faces mounting pressure from higher international oil prices amid the worsening Middle East crisis. Under a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, fuel allocations for administrative and non-operational government vehicles […]
: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday defended her use of the provincial government’s aircraft during a recent trip to London, saying she personally paid Rs27.5 million in parking and other expenses related to the aircraft. Speaking at the inauguration of electric buses in Multan, Maryam said there […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the sentences of lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to their social media posts and ordered their release on bail pending a final decision by the Islamabad High Court. A two-member bench comprising Justice Naeem […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remains committed in “intent and spirit” to implementing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) with Saudi Arabia, but operational details regarding any possible response to threats will remain confidential, Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan said on Thursday. Responding to questions about Pakistan’s obligations under the agreement […]
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to discuss the latest regional developments and matters of mutual interest, Iranian state media reported on Thursday. According to Iranian reports, the conversation took […]