Govt decreases petrol price by Re1, increases HSD price by Rs3.37 – Pakistan
The government on Friday decreased the price of petrol by Re1 and increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.77 per litre, respectively, passing on the impact of fluctuating global oil prices following renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf. Following the changes, the price of petrol stands at Rs334.18 per litre, while that of […]
Spain races to contain blazes before temperatures rise – World
Spain faces two crucial days to bring raging wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities said on Monday, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on his citizens to “exercise extreme caution” ahead of a new heatwave. Wildfires that broke out in forests around the Spanish capital at the height of the summer holidays have […]
Kuwaiti foreign minister to visit Pakistan from July 28 to 29 – Pakistan
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from July 28 to 29. In a statement issued on Monday, the Foreign Office (FO) said, “At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the foreign minister of the State of […]
Petroleum minister hints at fuel price relief after Pakistan’s oil cargoes clear Bab-al-Mandeb – Business
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik on Monday hinted at a decline in petrol and diesel prices following the clearance of Pakistan’s oil cargoes stuck at the Bab-al-Mandeb chokepoint due to Houthi attacks. “Today’s good news is that our ships stuck at Bab-al-Mandeb have come out safely,” the minister said, adding that crude oil, diesel […]
Oil prices near one-week low after US, Iran pause fighting over weekend – Business
Oil prices hovered around a one-week low on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend following two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $5.85, or around 6 per cent, […]
In meeting with CDF Munir, US congressmen acknowledge Pakistan’s ‘critical role’ in regional stability: ISPR – Pakistan
Visiting US congressmen acknowledged Pakistan’s “critical role” in regional stability during a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the CDF met the two members […]
Of interest rate and inflation
. The State Bank’s decision to maintain the policy rate at 11.5% is a strategic move to insulate the economy from external shocks. This defensive stance responds directly to geopolitical unrest in the Middle East, which has disrupted supply chains and spiked global oil prices. At home, the country faces an ongoing economic strain: consumer […]
Life or shelter?
. If given the choice between saving your life and saving your house, every person would undoubtedly choose the former. But without the sorcerous gift of hindsight, it is a decision that hinges on uprooting your life for something that might never happen. Currently, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared 589 Karachi buildings […]
Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest – World
Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over the use of AI-powered surveillance at the largest youth protest in decades, with one court case set to become a test of federal powers even after agitation ended. The surveillance controversy erupted during last week’s student protests over exam paper leaks, when demonstrators posted pictures […]
Bilawal urges free, fair AJK elections to ensure credible government
Voices confidence in PPP candidates, saying the party offers distinct vision in AJK election campaign Bilawal described the AJK elections as a defining democratic exercise and said that an election of such importance should be conducted in a manner that leaves no room for controversy. PHOTO: PPP MEDIA CELL X MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman […]