Govt reduces petrol by Rs6 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs6.8 – Pakistan
The government reduced the price of petrol by Rs6 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.8 on Friday. Following the decrease, the price of petrol stands at Rs403.78 per litre and HSD’s at Rs402.78. The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the decrease said the new prices would be effective from May 23. […]
PTI workers stage protests in various cities, defy Section 144 in Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI’s Islamabad wing held a protest in the federal capital on Friday despite Section 144 being in place, which restricts public gatherings. It is worth mentioning that Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) and PTI had given a call to hold countrywide protests against former prime minister Imran Khan’s imprisonment, rising inflation and other issues on […]
Pakistan, Turkiye air forces reaffirm ‘growing strategic convergence’ in defence sector: ISPR – Pakistan
The Pakistan Air Force and the Turkiye Air Force reaffirmed their “growing strategic convergence” in defence, aerospace innovation and emerging technologies, the military’s media wing said on Friday. Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, during an official visit to Turkiye, held high-level meetings with Turkish Air Force Commander General Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu, Defence […]
CDF Asim Munir arrives in Iran as part of ongoing mediation efforts: ISPR – Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday evening as part of ongoing mediation efforts aimed at bringing the Iran-US war to a conclusion. On arrival, the army chief was “received and warmly welcomed” by Iran’s Minister for Interior Eskandar Momeni, said […]
NCCIA uncovers gang selling data of govt officials to foreign entities; four arrested – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has busted a gang allegedly selling sensitive personal data of government officers to foreign entities, arresting four people in South Punjab. NCCIA Director General Syed Khurram Ali told a press conference on Friday that the group was obtaining and selling call records, CNICs and passports of key […]
Govt extends Fawad Asadullah Khan’s tenure as IB chief
The federal government on Friday extended the tenure of Fawad Asadullah Khan as director general of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) after granting him a four-year extension in service. According to notifications issued by the Establishment Division, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a four-year extension in the contract of Fawad from July 14. A separate notification […]
CDF Asim Munir leaves for official visit to Iran: security sources – Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir departed on an official visit to Iran on Friday, security sources said. The CDF will discuss mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, peace in the region and other important issues during the visit, the sources said. […]
PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto inaugurates 39km-long Shahrah-i-Bhutto linking Qayyumabad to M9 Motorway – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated the 39-kilometre-long Shahrah-i-Bhutto Expressway, linking Karachi’s Qayyumabad to the M-9 Motorway. He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of an expressway project linking Karachi Port to Qayyumabad. More to follow Source Link
Lucky Motors partners with China’s GAC as it bets fuel shock will drive EV switch – Pakistan
Lucky Motors is betting fuel-price shocks and rooftop solar adoption will speed up electric vehicle demand, as it launches EVs with Chinese state-owned automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and plans local assembly as early as the year-end, its CEO told Reuters. The launch comes as local consumers face their sharpest fuel price increases in years, […]
Sindh announces four-day Eidul Azha holidays
The Sindh government on Friday announced four holidays on account of Eidul Azha next week. According to the notification, general holidays will be observed across the province from May 26 to May 29, with Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday declared public holidays. “The government of Sindh hereby declares 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th May, 2026 (Tuesday, Wednesday, […]