Saudi Arabia renews $100m monthly oil support for Pakistan
Listen to article Saudi Arabia has renewed its $100 million monthly deferred oil payment facility for Pakistan for another year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking at a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, the PM shared details of a letter from Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, confirming the extension […]
SHC sets aside main suspect’s judicial remand in Mustafa Amir murder case – Pakistan
The Sindh High Court on Tuesday set aside the judicial remand of Armaghan, the main suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, and ordered the formation of a probe body over the matter. Amir, a 23-year-old, was kidnapped and allegedly murdered by his friends in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on January 6. According to […]
All that you may not want to know about Pakistan’s Champions Trophy defence – Prism
Here’s the plan: lower your expectations so when it all goes wrong, you curl up and bawl for a day or two only — not the entire week. The intention is clear. This is not one of those hum hain Pakistani hum tou jeetenge type pieces, for we’ve done that plenty on these very pages. […]
APC reaches consensus to keep issue apolitical
Listen to article A multi-party conference (APC) convened by the Sindh government to address the rising number of traffic accidents in Karachi concluded with a unanimous decision to keep the issue apolitical, Express News reported. Major stakeholders, including political parties and transport representatives, agreed that accidents should not be politicised, while also pressing for compensation for the […]
UAE gold prices edge higher as Trump’s tariff policies shake markets
Listen to article Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as market uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies boosted demand for the metal as a safe-haven asset. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,898.99 as of 00:30 GMT, while US gold futures climbed 0.4% to $2,912.60. The gains followed concerns over a potential global trade war triggered […]
How should Pakistan take on India in CT clash, Afridi shares advice
Listen to article Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has said that India should have participated in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, as teams from around the world are arriving for the tournament, Express News reported. Speaking at an event, Afridi expressed disappointment over India’s absence but urged the Pakistan team to focus on defeating them whenever they […]
Bilawal sees Pakistan as ‘bridge builder’ between China and US – Pakistan
PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that Pakistan can be the bridge between China and the United States, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported on Monday. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Bilawal discussed the country’s engagement with China and the US, expectations from President Donald Trump, improving relations with India, and security […]
PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to root out terrorism
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism, saying Pakistan’s development and prosperity are directly linked to national security. Speaking at a Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad, Shehbaz Sharif commended the sacrifices of the armed forces in counterterrorism efforts, vowing that their contributions “will always be remembered.” Discussing the economic […]
5.1-magnitude quake jolts Swat, surrounding areas – Pakistan
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was felt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat and its surrounding areas on Tuesday. The epicentre was located at the border area of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported, citing the Seismological Centre. No casualties or property damage have been reported so far. The tremors caused panic among the […]
New Zealand’s Ferguson out of Champions Trophy with foot injury – Sport
New Zealand suffered a second injury blow on the eve of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday with experienced fast bowler Lockie Ferguson ruled out of the tournament with a foot problem. The 33-year-old, who picked up the injury during a T20 league in the UAE last month, will be replaced by Kyle Jamieson. Ferguson is […]