News about Happenings in Pakistan
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 […]
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: A newborn girl rescued from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) nursery fire has died after spending 22 days under treatment at the hospital, according to her death certificate. The baby died on September 17 after suffering cardiac and respiratory arrest, the certificate stated. She had been admitted […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has lodged a strong protest over what it described as an incursion by Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata into Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), accusing the vessel of carrying out provocative and irresponsible manoeuvres near Pakistan Navy ships. The Foreign Office said the incident occurred during the Pakistan […]
LAHORE: Punjab’s flagship Apni Chhat Apna Ghar housing programme has been selected for the 2026 United Nations-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award in recognition of its contribution to expanding access to adequate, safe and affordable housing for low-income households. The Punjab government has been invited to receive the award on Oct. […]
RAWALPINDI: A delegation of US-based company Powerus led by Robert Bret Velicovich called on Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) and expressed interest in Pakistan’s defence sector, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The delegation comprised experts specialising in defence and […]