Pakistan plans fresh diplomatic push
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is preparing to send another high-level delegation to Tehran in a fresh diplomatic push aimed at breaking the stalemate between Iran and the United States as well as containing rapidly escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis, officials said on Friday. There was no official confirmation of the planned visit from Islamabad […]
Provinces seek seats in OGRA
Insist they must have equal say with centre in deciding fate of oil, gas resources The government of Balochistan says excluding the CCI from administrative matters is not tenable since the cumulative provisions of Article 154, 156 and 172(3) provide for enhanced supervisory role of the council in the operational framework for oil and natural […]
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
Indicates will ban other media outlets too, moves likely to face constitutional legal challenges US President Donald Trump. Photo: REUTERS/file US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MSNOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest move to crack down on the independent press. […]
Archbishop of Canterbury ‘withdraws’ award given to Tahir Ashrafi
Ashrafi says some of his statements have been presented ‘out of context’, including on Osama Bin Laden, blasphemy Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi addressing a press conference. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: Lambeth Palace, the London residence and office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, has withdrawn the Hubert Walter Award for […]
Govt decreases petrol price by Rs1.65, HSD by 88 paisas till Sept 21
People wait to refuel their motorcycles at a petrol station following the rollout of a fuel relief scheme, which provides a fuel subsidy for eligible motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles with engines of up to 800cc, in Karachi, Pakistan, September 17, 2026. REUTERS The federal government on Friday decreased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel […]
France probes misuse of smart glasses in sexual harassment cases
France’s CNIL received under 10 workplace complaints over smart glasses and growing queries on banning them The updated Meta smart glasses are seen during the Meta Connect event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, US, September 27, 2023. REUTERS Paris prosecutors have opened a criminal probe into suspected sexual harassment involving smart glasses, […]
New US sanctions bill on Russia puts India’s Modi in a bind
Cutting Russian oil could raise fuel prices, while maintaining imports risks crippling exports to the US US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are pictured in a mirror as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, February 13, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
Peshawar court orders clothing brand to refund bag charge
Consumer court awards Rs25,000 compensation, imposes Rs25,000 fine; terms practice ‘unfair trade’ PESHAWAR: A consumer protection court has accepted a complaint against a leading clothing brand, directing the company to refund Rs30 charged to a customer for a shopping bag, pay her Rs25,000 in compensation, and deposit a fine of Rs25,000 to the government. Consumer […]
Asian Games begin today
Pakistan to feature in 23 sports disciplines as organizational concerns shadow Nagoya Signages of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on display in Nagoya. Photo: REUTERS The wait is over. The 20th Asian Games officially get underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday (today). As many as 1700 athletes and officials from 45 countries will feature […]
Naqvi warns of legal action against violators of IHC protest ruling
Interior minister says protesters will face contempt proceedings if they attempt to disrupt the federal capital Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday warned that anyone violating the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) detailed judgment and attempting to create unrest in the federal capital or any province would face legal action, including contempt of court proceedings. The […]