Punjab govt lifts market closure timing restrictions until June 1 – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday exempted all markets from previously issued closure timings of 8pm until June 1. In a notification dated May 15, the provincial government said that in reference to an April 6 notification, “all shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and food outlets are hereby exempted from the prescribed closure timings […]
India, UAE agree on framework for strategic defence partnership during Modi visit – World
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed the framework for a strategic defence partnership on Friday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf nation, the Indian foreign ministry said, as they seek to deepen ties amid the Iran war. India and the UAE also signed pacts on strategic petroleum reserves and supply […]
Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs5 per litre
Petrol to cost Rs409.78 and diesel Rs409.58 per litre after latest government revision The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs5 per litre each for the next week, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Under the revised prices, high-speed diesel will cost Rs409.58 per litre, […]
Aleem Khan blames Punjab, KP govts for delays in highway projects – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Friday blamed provincial governments for delays in the completion of various highway projects. Presiding over a National Highway Authority (NHA) review meeting, the minister issued a decisive mandate to accelerate the completion of critical infrastructure, signalling a shift toward federal intervention where provincial commitments have faltered. […]
Marri clarifies viral clip of Bilawal, says exchange ‘cannot be viewed in isolation’
Clip shows brief Bilawal-Marri exchange during press conference that later went viral on social media A day after a clip showing perceived brusqueness by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari towards party MNA Shazia Marri went viral on social media, PPP spokesperson herself on Friday termed it a one-off interaction that could not be viewed […]
Fact check: Trump and Obama did not get differing receptions during their state visits to China
A reverse image search shows the clip is from September 2016, of Obama’s G20 visit, not a state visit Multiple accounts were sharing a video on the social media platform X since May 13, 2026, comparing the reception given to United States President Donald Trump during his state visit to China with that of his […]
Probe shows foreigners’ involvement in network run by alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky: Karachi AIG – Pakistan
Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) Azad Khan shared details on Friday of probe against alleged queenpin Anmol alias Pinky, saying that investigators had come across information regarding the involvement of foreigners in running the drug network. Anmol had been arrested earlier this week from her apartment in Karachi in a joint raid conducted by police […]
Probe shows foreigners’ involvement network run by alleged cocaine queenpin Anmol alias Pinky: Karachi AIG – Pakistan
Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) Azad Khan shared details on Friday of probe against alleged queenpin Anmol alias Pinky, saying that investigators had come across information regarding the involvement of foreigners in running the drug network. Anmol had been arrested earlier this week from her apartment in Karachi in a joint raid conducted by police […]
Punjab government eases market hours in Lahore ahead of Eidul Azha amid trader pressure
Markets allowed to stay open till 10pm until June 1 as Punjab relaxes timings to boost trade activity Women shop for artificial jewellery in bazaar at Lahore. Photo: file The Punjab government on Friday relaxed operating hour restrictions for markets until June 1, allowing businesses to remain open until 10pm in a move aimed at boosting […]
Pakistan successfully repatriates 11 nationals, 20 Iranians from US-seized vessel: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefs members of the diplomatic corps at the Foreign Office in Islamabad on the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” on Tuesday. Photo: X/ FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that Pakistan had successfully repatriated 11 Pakistani nationals alongside 20 Iranian nationals who […]