Govt increases petrol price by Rs6.39, diesel by Rs7.83 per litre – Pakistan
The government on Wednesday increased the price of petrol by Rs6.39 and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.83 per litre to pass on the impact of fluctuating global prices following renewed regional hostilities in the Persian Gulf. Following the changes, the price of petrol stands at Rs327.12 per litre and that of HSD at […]
Petrol pump owners defer strike call after talks with petroleum minister – Pakistan
The All Pakistan Petroleum Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) has deferred its nationwide strike call for two weeks after negotiations with the petroleum minister. A day earlier, the association announced a nationwide strike from Wednesday night after negotiations with the government over daily petroleum pricing failed. More to follow Source Link
Rain-related fatalities during ongoing monsoon spell rise to 20 in KP – Pakistan
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN/ MIRANSHAH: The death toll from rain-related incidents during the ongoing monsoon spell and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has risen to 20. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the current rain spell, which began on July 19, is expected to last till July 23 in KP. The latest rain-related fatalities in […]
Islamabad condemns Houthis’ threats to Riyadh, warns against targeting Pakistani maritime interests – Pakistan
Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the Houthis’ recent threats to Saudi Arabia and to trading with the kingdom via the Red Sea, warning that it had the right to self-defence if its “maritime interests” were targeted in “any hostile act”. Islamabad’s statement comes after Yemen’s Houthi rebels, aligned with Iran, announced an immediate maritime embargo on […]
Pakistan’s progress in indigenous autonomous capabilities an ‘integral part’ of national defence: PM Shehbaz – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday noted that Pakistan’s military advancements in indigenous defence capabilities were an “integral part” of its national defence. He made the remarks at the two-day Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 that opened today at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad. Addressing the event, PM Shehbaz noted that […]
PPP chairman calls upcoming AJK elections ‘most significant’ in history – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said the upcoming election in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) was perhaps the “most significant” in the region’s history, saying its future was tied to the outcome. Addressing a rally in Mirpur, the PPP chairman said, “I do not consider this election campaign and these elections to be […]
PM Shehbaz hails Pakistan’s ‘remarkable progress’ in indigenous autonomous capabilities in defence, security fields – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan has made “remarkable progress” in developing indigenous defence capabilities. He made the remarks at the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 being held today and tomorrow at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad. Addressing the event, PM Shehbaz noted that Pakistan has “made remarkable […]
Pakistan to face Sri Lanka in CAVA opener
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will kick off its campaign against Sri Lanka in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026 starting Wednesday at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, following India’s last-minute withdrawal from the tournament despite receiving comprehensive security assurances. Speaking to the media after the championship’s trophy unveiling ceremony, Pakistan Volleyball […]
10 terrorists killed, 2 female suicide bombers and their facilitator apprehended in Balochistan operations: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces have killed 10 terrorists and apprehended two female suicide bombers, along with their facilitator, during operations carried out in Balochistan’s Surab and Mastung districts over the past 48 hours, the military’s media affairs wing said in a statement released on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), seven terrorists were killed […]
Pakistan condemns Houthis’ threats to Saudi Arabia, commercial shipping in Red Sea – Pakistan
Pakistan on Wednesday “unequivocally” condemned the threats issued by Houthis against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the Foreign Office said. “Such actions threaten regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, challenge the rules-based maritime order and jeopardise uninterrupted flow of global commerce,” the FO said in a statement. More to follow Source […]