Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices by Rs5 – Pakistan
The federal government on Friday reduced petrol and diesel prices by Rs5, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. As per the notification, the prices would be effective from May 16. Following the decrease, the price of petrol stands at Rs409.78 per litre and HSD’s at Rs409.58. Petrol is mostly used in private […]
Barbs fly in Senate over PTI founder’s health, access to political prisoners – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday witnessed a war of words over the health and treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan and the conditions of political prisoners, with opposition members demanding an independent committee to visit jails and the government advising legal recourse for any relief. PTI Senator Azam Swati said the PTI founder had “lost […]
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland – World
The United States has canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland, US officials said Friday, as Washington reorganises its forces in Europe after announcing it would withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. The head of US European Command “received the instructions on the force reduction,” General Christopher LaNeve, the acting chief of staff […]
Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines – World
While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival Chinese and US security services. From a standoff over a US Secret Service agent’s weapon to a US staffer trampled during a melee, tensions bubbled to the surface throughout Trump’s visit to Beijing. The mutual […]
Ashrafi urges pilgrims to observe Saudi laws
. LAHORE: Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General of International Tazeem-e-Haramain-e-Sharifain Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Friday urged Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to strictly observe the laws and code of conduct issued by Saudi authorities while upholding the sanctity and respect of the Two Holy Mosques.Addressing a Friday congregation, Ashrafi said […]
Bilawal ends rumours, backs Bugti tenure
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. SCREENGRAB QUETTA: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has put an end to swirling rumours of political upheaval in Balochistan by declaring that Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti will serve his complete five-year term. Speaking to PPP workers at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Friday, Bilawal showered praise […]
ICC fines Pakistan, docks eight WTC points for slow over rate in Dhaka Test – Sport
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday fined Pakistan 40 per cent of their match fee and docked them eight points in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) for maintaining a slow over rate during the first Test against Bangladesh. In a press release, the ICC said, “Pakistan have been fined 40pc of their match […]
BRICS FMs meeting ends amid deep divisions
India issues chair’s statement after members fail to agree on language over US-Iran war, Gaza NEW DELHI: A meeting of top diplomats from BRICS nations ended on Friday without a joint statement after divisions emerged over the war involving Iran, leaving host India to issue only a chair’s statement that highlighted sharp differences within the […]
11 Pakistanis, 20 Iranians aboard US-seized vessels repatriated, says DPM Dar – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that 11 Pakistanis and 20 Iranians, aboard vessels seized by the United States on the high seas, were successfully repatriated. Last week, Pakistan reached out to Singaporean authorities for their support in facilitating the “welfare and repatriation” of the crew members. Dar noted that […]
Hantavirus outbreak tests post-Covid health communications playbook – World
A rodent-borne virus with a scary name. A mid-ocean cruise ship in quarantine. Several people dead and more falling sick. It is no wonder that an outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus on a luxury liner in the Atlantic has revived some Covid-era trauma and panic online. That has presented a dilemma to health […]