ADB deepens Pakistan engagement with $3.67bn commitments, targets fiscal reform and minerals – Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) made fresh commitments worth $3.672bn to Pakistan in 2025, up 22pc from $2.995bn the previous year, as it ventured into new areas such as the mineral sector. In its Annual Report 2025, released on Thursday, the Manila-based lending agency also reported new financial support commitments of $1.485bn to the public […]
PPP opposes proposed park project at Margalla’s foothills – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Wednesday opposed a proposed park project that the government plans to set up at the foothills of the Margalla Hills on 1,000 kanal. A press release issued by the Interior Ministry stated that a new park would be established at the foothills of the Margallas. According to the […]
FO calls out India’s ‘false narrative’ linking Pakistan to Pahalgam attack
Says India remains focused on ‘weaponising its false narrative against Pakistan for narrow domestic political gains’ Foreign Office. Photo: File The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday rejected what it described as India’s propaganda campaign of “baseless allegations” linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident, and called on New Delhi to demonstrate responsible behaviour and refrain from […]
9 killed in armed attack at mining project site in Balochistan’s Chagai – Pakistan
QUETTA: At least nine people working at a copper and gold project site in Balochistan’s Chagai district were killed in an armed attack by unidentified assailants. In a statement, the mining company National Resources Limited (NRL) said the attack took place on Wednesday evening, adding that security forces, including the Frontier Corps, responded promptly, secured […]
Naqvi, US envoy discuss diplomatic efforts for holding 2nd round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, in Islamabad, where the two discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts to hold a second round of US-Iran talks, the interior ministry said. According to the interior ministry’s statement, during their “important meeting”, Naqvi and Baker exchanged detailed views on the latest regional situation and […]
Pakistan seeks three spot LNG cargoes in first tender since Dec 2023 – Business
Pakistan LNG Limited has issued its first spot tender for liquefied natural gas (LNG) since December 2023 amid supply shortfalls triggered by the US-Israeli war against Iran. The company is seeking bids from international suppliers for three LNG cargoes of around 140,000 cubic metres each for delivery on April 27-30, and on May 1-7 and […]
Attock refinery operations normalise as transport links restored – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Road transport of petroleum crude and products to and from Attock Oil Refinery (ARL) was restored late last night with the support and intervention of Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and the General Headquarters (GHQ), the refinery’s management confirmed. A day earlier, the refinery was forced to shut down due to road closures. The […]
Karachi reports first Congo virus death of the year as 17-year-old dies
Director SIDHRC says patient was in critical condition upon arrival, experiencing bleeding from his body KARACHI: A 17-year-old boy died on Thursday in a hospital after contracting the Congo virus, marking the first confirmed death from the disease this year. Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital & Research Centre Director, Dr Abdul Wahid Rajput, while confirming the […]
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
Gold prices extended their decline on Thursday in Pakistan as the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs5,200 after the international market saw a dip of $52 per ounce to $4,714. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold per tola after the drop […]
‘Strict security’ triggers food, fuel shortages in twin cities – Pakistan
• Fuel supply to Islamabad, Peshawar airports likely to be affected• Goods transporters want district authorities to reopen roads• Traders warn of price hikes as supply chain disruptions persist• Matter referred to Punjab govt, Regional Transport Authority official says RAWALPINDI: Suspension of goods transport in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has led to a shortage of edibles […]