Govt hikes petrol price by Rs6, diesel by Rs19 – Pakistan
The government raised on Thursday the price of petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs19.39. Following the increase, the price of petrol stands at Rs393.35 per litre and HSD’s at Rs380.19. The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the increase said the new prices would be effective from May 1. […]
13 terrorists killed as bids to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border in KP foiled: ISPR – Pakistan
The military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday that 13 Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed in two foiled infiltration attempts along the Pak-Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the 13 Fitna al Khawarij terrorists were killed last night. Fitna al Khawarij is a term the state uses for […]
Petroleum Division refutes reports of petrol stations’ closure from May 1 – Pakistan
The Petroleum Division refuted on Thursday reports claiming that petrol stations were to shut down in the country owing to fuel shortage. “There is no truth to reports of the closure of petrol pumps from May 1. The supply of petroleum products will continue uninterrupted,” the Petroleum Division posted on X. It said, “Spreading panic […]
Gaza flotilla organisers say 211 activists ‘kidnapped’ by Israel – World
Organisers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Thursday said Israel’s army had “kidnapped” 211 activists, including a Paris city councillor, in a raid in international waters off Greece. Helene Coron, a spokeswoman for the French contingent of Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), told an online news conference that the operation had taken place near the Greek […]
Iran’s supreme leader strikes a defiant note
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Iran said on Thursday it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on US positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking […]
PM unveils Rs3.2tr ‘Apna Ghar’ plan to build 0.5m units
Says initiative to act as powerful economic multiplier Loans of up to Rs10m will be available on easy terms Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif distributes a cheque to a beneficiary during a ceremony in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched a landmark five-year, Rs3.2 trillion housing programme, aimed at funding the […]
‘Clock on diplomacy has not stopped’: FO says Pakistan remains actively engaged with Iran, US to resolve conflict – Pakistan
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that Pakistan remained actively engaged with Iran and the United States to “achieve a resolution” of the conflict between the two sides. “As such, the status of talks now is that we remain actively engaged with both sides to achieve a resolution of this issue. The […]
PTI leaders turn up for Adiala jail visit following 2-week gap – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: After skipping Adiala jail visits for two consecutive weeks, PTI leaders on Thursday managed to reach the prison for a meeting with incarcerated party founder Imran Khan, which was once again denied. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed Imran twice-a-week meetings — on Tuesdays and Thursdays — with his family, lawyers and other […]
FinMin, businessmen discuss reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in an interview at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 with China Global Television Network’s program “The Heat”. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh and FPCCI’s Policy Advisory Board Chairman Zahid […]
Arif Habib-led consortium notifies Privatisation Commission of its intent to acquire remaining 25pc PIA stake – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission announced on Thursday that the consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited has notified it of its intent to acquire the remaining 25 per cent equity stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL), paving the way for full private-sector ownership of the national carrier. It said that the total private-sector […]