Rain-related fatalities during ongoing monsoon spell rise to 18 in KP – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The death toll from rain-related incidents during the ongoing monsoon spell and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has risen to 18. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the current rain spell, which began on July 19, is expected to last till July 23 in KP. The latest rain-related fatalities in the province were reported […]
Pakistan ready to extend cooperation with Iran in all fields, Naqvi tells Iranian counterpart – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan was ready to extend cooperation with Iran in all fields. He made the remarks as he met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Federal Constabulary presented a guard of honour to the visiting […]
Dar arrives in Manila to attend Asean Regional Forum ministerial meeting – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Manila on Wednesday to participate in the 33rd Asean Regional Forum (ARF) ministerial meeting, the Foreign Office (FO) said. “A busy programme of engagements lies ahead, including participation in the ARF plenary meeting and bilateral meetings with counterparts on the sidelines,” the FO said in […]
Punjab leads tally for cases involving threats to journalists – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: At least 15 cases of threats against journalists have been reported from Punjab, out of a total of 22 such incidents reported between April and June 2026. According to a review released by the Freedom Network on Tuesday as part of its quarterly assessment of threats to media and journalists in Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
Aurangzeb seeks $10bn support facility from US – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday asked US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide Pakistan with $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility to help strengthen the national economy. The request, first reported by Reuters, was confirmed by officials at Pakistan’s embassy in Washington. However, they did not provide any details. The US Treasury also […]
Senate panel concerned over diversion of flood rehabilitation funds in KP – Pakistan
• Mardan gets most road projects despite not being among worst-hit districts while Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Chitral receive fewer projects• Committee raises concern over World Bank ‘interference’ in Sindh project; directs Economic Affairs Division to take up matter with lender ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Tuesday questioned the use of foreign loans and grants […]
Pakistan, Iran agree to boost cooperation on counter-terrorism, border security
Both agree to further strengthen bilateral relations, enhance mutual trade, improve coordination mechanisms Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi holds talks with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIOPAK Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday agreed to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, preventing illegal immigration and combating human trafficking, as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks […]
Govt increases petrol price by Rs4.93, diesel by Rs7.15 per litre – Pakistan
The government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol by Rs4.93 and that of high-speed diesel by Rs7.15 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 Rs320.73 per litre and that of HSD at Rs367.21. […]
Petrol pump owners announce nationwide strike after talks over daily pricing fail – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) on Tuesday announced a nationwide strike from Wednesday night after negotiations with the government over daily petroleum pricing failed. Speaking to the media after a meeting with the government’s team, led by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, APPPOA representatives said their hour-long talks over the daily […]
LHC confirms death sentences of convicts in motorway gang rape case – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued a detailed judgment confirming the death sentences awarded to two convicts in the high-profile 2020 Lahore-Sialkot Motorway gang-rape case, ruling that the prosecution had established the charges beyond reasonable doubt through overwhelming ocular, medical and forensic evidence. Through a short order, a two-member bench comprising Justice […]