Refineries to maximise petrol, diesel production – Business
KARACHI: In the wake of the upgradation policy, refineries have initiated to comply with Euro-V specifications, maximise the output of petrol and diesel and minimise the production of furnace oil (FO). “The upgradation policy is anticipated to enable refineries to increase total production of petrol (99 per cent) and diesel (47pc). The production of furnace […]
Karakoram Highway, Baltistan, Astore roads partially opened – Pakistan
• Transport shortage leaves thousands of passengers stranded; GB CM seeks Rs10bn for Baltistan highway• New spell of rains, snowfall hit Quetta and northern Balochistan GILGIT / QUETTA: While the Karakoram Highway (KKH), Baltistan Road, and Astore Road partially opened for traffic in the northern part of the country, a fresh spell of rains has […]
Maryam says she’ll be ‘ruthless’ if opposition resorts to violence – Pakistan
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday warned her political opponents against resorting to ‘violent protest’, declaring that she would be ‘ruthless’ if it dared to take the law into its hands on the pretext of politics. “The opposition is in a state of mourning and they (PTI leaders) are not in their right […]
Sonakshi Sinha talks essaying Lahore’s courtesan in ‘Heeramandi’
During FICCI Frames 2024, Sonakshi Sinha shared a delightful anecdote about her casting in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming OTT show Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, attributing it to a change in her beverage preference. Sonakshi, portraying Fareedan in the drama about Lahore’s Red Light District, expressed admiration for the filmmaker’s depiction of women on screen. “Sanjay […]
PM issues directives to ensure compensation is paid to rain affectees – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday issued directives for the government to compensate those affected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from the recent rains and snowfall. Inclement weather has taken a toll on the country in the last few weeks. At least 40 people were killed in rain-related incidents in KP while 62 were injured and […]
Nikki Haley suspends White House bid, clearing path for a Trump-Biden rematch – World
Nikki Haley ended her long-shot challenge to Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Wednesday, ensuring the former president will be the party’s candidate in a rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden in November’s election. Haley, the former South Carolina governor and Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations when he was president, made the announcement in […]
Can Pakistan prepare NT for World Cup qualifier in 2 weeks?
KARACHI: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee (NC) has not been able to confirm the dates of the national camp even though there are less than 15 days left for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Asian Cup finalists Jordan. The tie is scheduled to take place at Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium on […]
Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinets sworn in – Pakistan
Newly elected members of the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinets were sworn in on Wednesday. In Lahore, Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman administered oath to the 18-member cabinet of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The ceremony, held at the Governor House, was attended by the Maryam, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Khan and provincial police chief Usman […]
PSL 2024: Karachi Kings cruise to victory over Quetta Gladiators to keep playoff hopes alive – Sport
Karachi Kings chased down a modest total of 118 against Quetta Gladiators in Rawalpindi on Wednesday to keep their hopes of making it to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoffs alive. Kings were guided to victory by experienced Kiwi batter Tim Seifert, who scored 49 off 31 by hitting six 4s and two 6s. England’s […]
Journalist Asad Toor’s physical remand extended in case pertaining to online campaign against judiciary – Pakistan
An Islamabad district and session court on Wednesday extended journalist Asad Ali Toor’s physical remand for two days in a case pertaining to an online campaign against the judiciary. In January, the caretaker government had formed a five-member joint investigation team (JIT) to “ascertain facts behind a malicious social media campaign” against the judiciary in […]