Pakistan petroleum dealers hint at closing petrol pumps
Listen to article Pakistan’s petroleum dealers have strongly rejected the deregulation policy and indicated that they may shut down petrol pumps across the country, Express News reported. Abdul Sami Khan, Chairman of the All Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, voiced his concerns in a video message, stating that deregulating fuel prices would lead to smuggling and the adulteration […]
SOE losses swell to Rs851bn in FY24 – Business
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Wednesday reported the aggregate losses of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) at Rs851 billion during 2023-24 and their total loans at Rs9.2 trillion — almost equal to FBR revenues — posing serious financial and credit risks. In its Aggregate Annual Report of federal SOEs for FY24, as required under […]
Wasim Akram dissects Pakistan’s performance vs New Zealand
Cricket legend Wasim Akram has criticised Pakistan’s bowling in death overs after their 60-run loss to New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener at National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Pakistan conceded 113 runs in the final 10 overs, allowing New Zealand to post an imposing 320/5 in 50 overs. Akram pointed to Pakistan’s […]
Govt working on regulating digital currencies: PM Shehbaz – Business
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the government was working on regulating digital currencies. Presiding over an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) meeting, the prime minister said: “Consultations are underway regarding the regulation of digital currencies.” A Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) source told Dawn that the PM believed the world was turning towards […]
Pak vs NZ: 5 takeaways from Pakistan’s masterclass on how not to begin Champions Trophy defence – Pakistan
It’s one thing to lose but losing by a sizeable margin in a tournament as short as this one practically feels like two defeats packed in one. Pakistan’s lifeless and lacklustre display against New Zealand in their 60-run defeat at Karachi’s National Stadium in the first match of the 2025 Champions Trophy left much to […]
Cruel twist of fate led two of a family to board ill-fated Barkhan bus – Pakistan
• Survivors say three dozen gunmen blocked road; picked out, ‘executed’ those hailing from Punjab• President, PM promise killers will be brought to justice QUETTA: “My maternal uncle and his brother-in-law insisted on taking a bus back home to Sheikhupura, though six other members of the family had boarded the Jaffar Express in the morning […]
10 of the Most Gorgeous Strawberry Milk Nail Ideas for a Soft, Sweet Manicure
Manicures inspired by beverages always bring out the cutest, most creative designs, and the strawberry milk manicure is no exception. Just like hot cocoa, lattes, or even an iced chai, this trend brings that soft, delicate vibe we crave for our nails. It’s essentially a variation of the classic milky mani, but with a gentle, […]
Hamas ready to free all Israeli prisoners at once – World
GAZA CITY: Hamas signalled on Wednesday that it was willing to free all remaining prisoners in a single swap during the next phase of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israel and Hamas are currently in the process of implementing phase one of the fragile Gaza truce, which has held since taking effect on January 19 […]
Policeman guarding polio team martyred in Bajaur – Newspaper
MOHMAND/BAJAUR: A police official was martyred in Bajaur in an attack on a polio vaccination team on Wedensday. Police said the attack occurred in the Damadola Serai area. They said the policeman was heading to his post when gunmen on a motorbike opened firing, killing him on the spot. However, the polio team remained unharmed, […]
Revival? For whom?
NO amount of self-congratulatory full-page advertisements in newspapers on the first anniversary of the Feb 8, 2024, elections, along with television ads showing a benevolent farsighted prime minister giving instructions to a young girl about all that has been achieved for Pakistan’s economic revival, and what yet needs to be done, will hide the deep […]