Power capacity jumps 8.5% to 49,651MW
Solar panel. Photo: ANADOLU AGENCY ISLAMABAD: The installed capacity of electricity jumped to 49,651 MW, reflecting an 8.5% increase mainly due to the addition of power through solar net metering, according to data from the Economic Survey 2025-26 released on Thursday by the Economic Adviser’s Wing of the Finance Division and unveiled by Finance Minister […]
At UN, Pakistan terms inter-civilisation dialogue key to addressing contemporary challenges – Pakistan
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Thursday stressed the importance of inter-civilisational dialogue in fostering mutual understanding and global peace. He made the remarks during the high-level event marking the International Day of Dialogue among Civilisations organised by the Permanent Mission of China to the UN, according to a press […]
US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for quick peace deal fade – World
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused their counterparts of dragging out negotiations for a deal to end the three-month war. The second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes, with Iran targeting US bases across the Gulf, sent oil prices rising again. US President Donald […]
Punjab draws excess water as Sindh and Balochistan face severe shortages – Pakistan
LARKANA: Water shortages in Sindh and Balochistan are deepening as Punjab continues to draw excess water, threatening the downstream provinces’ agricultural activities and drinking water supplies. According to data from the Sukkur Barrage Control Room on Wednesday, the total upstream inflow at Sukkur Barrage was recorded at 50,620 cusecs, while the total withdrawal stood at […]
Finance minister presents Economic Survey 2025-26 ahead of budget
Says despite challenges, Pakistan achieved 3.7 per cent GDP growth, which is the highest in the past four years Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday presented the Pakistan Economic Survey, outlining key economic indicators ahead of the federal budget announcement. While giving a brief overview, the finance minister said Pakistan entered the current financial year […]
Pakistan down Afghanistan to win a trophy after 74 years – Newspaper
MALE: Pakistan ended a 74-year wait for a football tournament title on Wednesday, defeating Afghanistan 2–0 in the final of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in at the National Stadium to claim a historic first stand-alone international crown. Shayek Dost produced a spectacular overhead kick to open the scoring in the first half before […]
China renews call on US, Iran to halt fighting, return to dialogue
Military conflict to only ‘escalate the situation,’ Chinese Foreign Ministry says Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Lin Jian. PHOTO: REUTERS China on Thursday renewed its call for the US and Iran to halt fighting and return to dialogue. Beijing is “gravely” concerned about the situation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters. Military conflict will only […]
GB polls’ aftermath
IT appears that the PPP is in a comfortable position to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan after Sunday’s polls for the region’s assembly. Though the party was leading the unofficial count at the time of writing, the polling process was not without controversy, with the PPP itself claiming there had been irregularities. The PTI also […]
BUDGET 2026-27: NEC trims uplift plans; Punjab takes biggest hit – Newspaper
• Overall development outlay slashed by 25pc to Rs3.218tr• Federal PSDP reduced to Rs1tr, provincial ADPs to Rs2.218tr• No new projects except for interior, defence ministries• PM says strengthening defence is country’s biggest challenge• Ahsan says Pakistan lagged behind region due to weak investment in education, skills ISLAMABAD: Freezing provincial development plans at their actual […]
FCC orders fresh test of seized chemical – Newspaper
• Says goods be released if substance is not smuggled Iranian petrol• Questions risks of keeping fuel-laden tankers impounded for nearly three years ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday ordered fresh testing of a seized chemical within two weeks by a laboratory approved by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to determine […]