Investigators say chemical, DNA reports not ‘conclusive’ enough to determine direction of Mir Raza Ali probe – Pakistan
Investigators probing the murder of young business owner Mir Raza Ali on Tuesday received the chemical examiner’s report and one DNA report, but said the findings were not yet “conclusive” enough to determine the direction of the investigation, Dawn has learnt. Owner of eatery Wafflix, Ali had gone missing on July 28, and his body […]
Govt cuts petrol price by Rs1.70, raises high-speed diesel by Rs1.39 – Business
The government on Tuesday reduced the price of petrol by Rs1.70 and increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.39 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs325.92 per litre while HSD will cost Rs382.25 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and […]
Investigators say chemical, DNA reports ‘inconclusive’ in Mir Raza Ali murder case – Pakistan
Investigators probing the murder of young business owner Mir Raza Ali have received the chemical examiner’s report and one DNA report, but said the findings were not yet “conclusive” enough to determine the direction of the investigation, Dawn has learnt. Owner of eatery Wafflix, Ali had gone missing on July 28, and his body was […]
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.70, increases high-speed diesel price by Rs1.39 – Business
The government on Tuesday reduced the prices of petrol by Rs1.70 and increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.39 per litre. Petrol will continue to be sold at Rs325.92 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs382.25 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and […]
Privatisation Commission approves financial adviser for outsourcing Karachi, Lahore airports – Business
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission on Tuesday approved the appointment of a financial adviser for the outsourcing of Lahore and Karachi airports. In a statement, the commission said its board of directors had approved a “consortium led by EY-Parthenon as the top-ranked interested party” for appointment as financial adviser for the outsourcing of Allama Iqbal International […]
India probes flight plunge as pilot faces drug test scrutiny – World
Indian investigators are examining evidence linked to an Air India flight that plunged sharply mid-air last week, authorities said on Tuesday, as local media reported the pilot had tested positive for marijuana. The Airbus A320 carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members lost about 300 feet (91 metres) of altitude shortly after departing from Thailand’s […]
Federal debt hits Rs83.6tr
SLOW PACE: The government’s external debt rose from Rs23.4 trillion to Rs24.2 trillion – a jump of Rs783 billion – which was lower than previous trends due to the appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar in the last fiscal year. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s debt, excluding loans from the International Monetary Fund […]
PSX dips 1,464 points on oil jitters
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended losses for the second straight session on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index dipped 1,464 points, or 0.81%, in the backdrop of a sharp rise in oil prices and fading hopes of a US-Iran deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Selling pressure dragged the index below the 180,000 […]
Re-polling set for Aug 15 at some polling stations in two Bagh constituencies of AJK – Pakistan
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Tuesday ordered re-polling at some polling stations in two constituencies in Poonch Division’s Bagh district. Polling in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts was held on Monday as part of the third and final phase of AJK elections. Balloting in the Poonch and Sudhnoti districts […]
Goods transporters to continue strike as negotiations with govt end without resolution – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Talks between the federal government and the All Pakistan Goods Transport Itehad on Tuesday ended without a resolution, with the transporters’ demands yet to be settled. The goods transporters had announced a countrywide wheel-jam strike on Saturday over the daily fixing of petrol and diesel prices, among other issues. Held at the Ministry of […]