Imaan, Chattha seek early court hearing
. Advocate Imaan Mazari. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha have moved the court seeking an early hearing of their appeals for the suspension of their sentences, requesting that the matter be fixed for hearing next week. In a miscellaneous application, the petitioners submitted that the Supreme Court had earlier directed the high […]
Govt cuts petrol price by 12 paisas, diesel by 66 paisas for the next three days – Business
The government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 12 paisas and 66 paisas per litre, respectively. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs336.03 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs392.38 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs110 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs96 […]
Pakistan’s leading artists display their work at Karachi expo
‘Handle With Care’ features creations that present a deeply personal, fearless exploration of the human experience KARACHI: A new group exhibition, Handle With Care, has opened in Karachi, bringing together ten of Pakistan’s leading figurative artists in what curator Scheherezade Junejo describes as a deeply personal and fearless exploration of the human experience. Featuring works […]
Govt decreases petrol price by Rs0.12, diesel down by Rs0.66 for next three days – Business
The government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs0.12 and Rs0.66 per litre, respectively. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs336.03 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs392.38 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs110 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs96 per litre […]
Italy suspends Schengen agreement with Spain: foreign minister – World
Italy has suspended its Schengen agreement with Spain, Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday, calling the measure “unavoidable”. “The temporary suspension of Schengen with Spain is a necessary choice to safeguard the security of our citizens and defend the European borders,” he wrote in a post on X. He noted that the influx […]
Schools in Sindh to remain closed on August 4: education department – Pakistan
The Sindh government’s School Education and Literacy Department on Friday announced that schools in the province would remain closed on Aug 4 (Tuesday) in observance of Chehlum of Imam Hussain. A notification available with Dawn states that all public and private educational institutions under the department “shall remain closed on Aug 4, 2026 (Tuesday) on […]
ECP says ready to hold LG polls in Punjab, KP, blames last-minute amendments for delays – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday said it was ready to hold local government elections in Punjab and 23 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; however, repeated last-minute amendments by the federal and provincial governments had stalled the process. In Punjab, hearings on objections to the preliminary delimitation had concluded, the ECP said. “Delimitation […]
Good governance quintessential for Pakistan: DG ISPR
Says if reset is needed, it should happen Accuses a defeated India of funding terror proxies Distances army from DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry addresses press conference. Photo: Screengrab ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday said an administrative reset should take place if it was required […]
Trump and far-right seize on Spanish migration crisis – World
US President Donald Trump led far-right attempts Friday on both sides of the Atlantic to make political capital from Spain’s migration crisis, portraying the migrant surge in Ceuta as a warning for America if his opponents get into power. “It’s terrible. Remember that picture. That’s going to be us in three years if the wrong […]
PPP’s Central Executive Committee to deliberate creation of new administrative units: secretary general – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PPP’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) will deliberate on the matter of creating new administrative units, which, according to the party’s secretary general Nayyar Bokhari, should be created through the mechanism provided in the Constitution and by means of an executive order. “The Constitution of Pakistan has clearly laid down the complete procedure. Without […]