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: 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 […]
KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) and the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) have decided to hold virtual classes to conserve fuel following the sharp increase in petroleum prices, triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran. According to the KU administration, all morning classes will move […]
DUBAI: A Pakistani driver was killed in Dubai after debris from an aerial interception struck his vehicle in the Al Barsha area on Saturday evening, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred near Sheikh Zayed Road behind the Mall of the Emirates shortly after Iftar. Officials said the impact caused a brief […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs55 per litre after a sharp rise in global oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, officials said on Thursday. According to the notification issued by federal government, the price of petrol has been increased […]
SUEZ: Pakistan men’s national field hockey team qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after defeating Japan men’s national field hockey team 4-3 in the semi-final of the qualifiers at the Suez Canal Authority Hockey Stadium on Friday. The former world champions secured their place in the global tournament […]
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has announced that all educational institutions across the province will remain closed on March 11 (Wednesday) on account of Youm-e-Ali, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Ali ibn Abi Talib. According to a notification issued by the provincial government, all public and private schools and […]
LAHORE: Rana Sikandar Hayat on Friday clarified that the Government of Punjab is not considering closing schools or online classes, dismissing speculation circulating in recent days. The statement came amid concerns that authorities might introduce energy-saving measures following rising oil prices after the recent tensions involving the United States, Israel […]
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has announced plans to establish anti-drone units in all districts of Punjab to counter unauthorised drones and strengthen aerial surveillance amid growing security concerns. According to a statement issued on Thursday, the units will be equipped with specialised drone fleets to monitor district airspace and […]