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any extent
Pakistan

Pakistan will go to any extent to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will go “to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia against aggression, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said, reaffirming Islamabad’s unconditional commitment to the Kingdom’s security. In an interview with Arab News, the military’s chief spokesperson said Pakistan fully stood with Saudi Arabia […]

Altaf
International

Masked men attack Altaf Hussain’s London home

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain’s residence in north London came under attack after two masked men entered the property and allegedly attempted to force their way into the house. According to accounts provided by MQM officials and video footage shared by the party, the two men jumped […]

semi-finals
Sports

Pakistan reach Asian Games women’s cricket semi-finals

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 […]

Petrol
Pakistan

Petrol price cut by 43 paisas, HSD hiked by Rs3.47

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 […]

remittances
Business

UK sends $6.9bn in remittances to Pakistan in FY26, says Aurangzeb

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 […]

US drone
Pakistan

Pakistan Army, US drone maker Powerus sign MoU with initial order

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. […]

Austerity
Pakistan

Govt announces austerity measures, cuts fuel for official vehicles by 50pc, orders markets to close at 9pm

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 […]