Azerbaijan says it is ready to supply LNG to Pakistan
SOCAR said a 2025 deal lets Pakistan LNG buy cargoes directly via an accelerated procedure A logo of Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR on a building in Geneva, Switzerland, March 18, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR is ready to supply liquefied natural gas to Pakistan as soon as it receives a request […]
Vital for faltering Chelsea to add experience’
HONG KONG: Chelsea great Roberto Di Matteo told AFP on Tuesday it was “vital” that the faltering Premier League side add experienced players and backed Liam Rosenior to still be in charge next season.The London club are in the midst of an alarming slump, sixth in the table after four defeats in a row and […]
PAA extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft until May 24 – Pakistan
The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Tuesday extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft for another month until May 24, marking a year of flight restrictions on India’s airlines. “Pakistani airspace will remain closed to Indian-registered aircraft, or Indian airlines/operators (including military flights),” a PAA Notice to Airmen (Notam) said. “This ban will now be […]
PSX stages recovery, gains over 2,000 points during intraday trade – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)’s benchmark index KSE-100 gained over 2,000 points during intraday trade on Tuesday, marking a recovery from yesterday’s losses. KSE-100 gained 2,161.14 points or 1.26 per cent to stand at 174,357.84 at 11:54am from the previous close of 172,196.70 points. Trading began on a positive note, with the index gaining as […]
Focus shifts to Islamabad as war timeline changes and pressure builds – World
WASHINGTON: As President Donald Trump continues to shift his timeline for ending the war with Iran — from “days” to “weeks,” then “five weeks,” and now simply “soon” — Islamabad remains at the centre of fragile diplomatic expectations for a second round of US–Iran talks. With the ceasefire under strain and tensions escalating in the […]
Govt mulls relief for salaried class, says minister Bilal Azhar Kiani – Business
KARACHI: State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani has said that proposals for relief to the salaried class and measures to broaden the tax base by bringing retail and wholesale sectors into the tax net would be considered in the upcoming budget formulation process. He said the government values constructive input from chambers of commerce […]
‘More than 16,000 lives lost in over 350 disasters in 2025’ – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: The year 2025 saw 358 natural hazard-related disasters, resulting in over 16,000 fatalities, affecting 110.2 million people and causing $169.68 billion in economic losses, according to Emergency Events Database maintained by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (Cred) at one of the oldest universities in Europe. The Cred at the University […]
Amnesty highlights erosion of civil liberties in Pakistan – Pakistan
• Says cybercrime, anti-terror laws are weaponised to silence voices; authorities pull ads from critical newspapers• Warns world faces unprecedented rights crisis; cites use of AI, tech to expand surveillance, curb online dissent LONDON: Global rights watchdog Amnesty International released its annual report on Tuesday, delivering a stark warning that the world is confronting its […]
PM Shehbaz approves streamlining of P3A to expedite development projects
Says PPP-based projects should be made part of the key performance indicators of ministries, departments PM Shehbaz chairs a high-level meeting in Islamabad to accelerate development projects through public-private partnerships. PHOTO: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave in-principle approval to further integrate and strengthen the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) and its related framework […]
West Ham’s draw at Palace relegates Wolves
West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen in action against Crystal Palace. Photo: AFP LONDON: West Ham’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Monday condemned Wolves to relegation from the Premier League and boosted their own survival bid to leave struggling Tottenham deeper in trouble.Bottom of the table Wolves have long been destined for the drop and […]