ISLAMABAD: Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev on Tuesday said Moscow is ready to supply discounted oil to Pakistan, urging Islamabad to take advantage of the opportunity. Addressing a press conference in the federal capital, the envoy said Russia would be willing to sell oil at reduced rates if Pakistan […]
ABU DHABI: A Pakistani-flagged tanker has become the latest vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz by sailing close to the Iranian coastline, signalling a possible shift in how ships navigate the world’s most critical oil chokepoint amid escalating regional tensions, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. According to vessel-tracking data, the […]
ISLAMABAD: Abbas Araghchi has thanked the government and people of Pakistan for expressing solidarity with Iran amid the ongoing tensions involving the United States and Israel. In a statement posted in Urdu on the social media platform X, the Iranian foreign minister said the Islamic Republic remained steadfast in defending […]
LAHORE: An accountability court in Lahore on Monday approved the closure of the investigation in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The decision was announced by Accountability Court judge Rana Arif after hearing a petition filed by the National […]
QUETTA: The federal and provincial governments have decided to deploy the Federal Constabulary in Balochistan in phases to strengthen law and order in the province. The decision was taken during a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta, jointly chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed federal government departments to release March salaries and pensions ahead of Eid ul Fitr to facilitate public servants before the festival. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office of Pakistan, government departments have started making arrangements to ensure that […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tasked the Intelligence Bureau (IB) with monitoring the implementation of the government’s national austerity plan across state institutions. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division of Pakistan on Monday, the IB will conduct a comprehensive audit and validation exercise, including an impact […]
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has decided to initiate legal proceedings against individuals and platforms spreading what it termed false claims about the use of the provincial government’s official aircraft. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said in a post on X that a “deliberate and malicious campaign of lies and fabricated […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority has warned citizens about a fraudulent website impersonating its official portal in an attempt to defraud users online. According to Nadra, the fake website mimics the authority’s official visa portal and may be used to steal personal information or payments from unsuspecting users. […]
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has directed private Hajj operators to complete visa processing for Hajj 2026 by March 15, ahead of the deadline set by Saudi Arabia. According to the ministry, the directive was issued to avoid delays due to the upcoming Eid holidays or […]