Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged ’till further orders’ – Pakistan
The government on Friday kept petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged at Rs299.50 per litre and Rs311.47 per litre respectively “till further orders”. The decision was announced in a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Last week, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs74 reduction in petrol prices and a Rs67 cut in high-speed […]
Another group of Iranian sailors from vessel seized by US arrives in Pakistan – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said 22 Iranian crew members of a tanker earlier seized by the United States have arrived in Pakistan. On April 13, during the US-Iran war, Washington imposed a naval blockade and would target and board oil tankers and other vessels trying to enter or leave […]
5.1-magnitude quake jolts parts of Balochistan – Pakistan
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Balochistan on Friday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). In a press release, the PMD said the quake’s epicentre was 60 kilometres northeast of Kohlu and that it was felt in the Zhob, Barkhan and Rakhni areas. PMD further said that the quake occurred at 4:48pm at a […]
Mourners observe Ashura across the country amid elaborate security arrangements – Pakistan
Elaborate security arrangements have been made countrywide today as scores of mourners take out Muharram 10 processions in observance of Yaum-i-Ashura. Yaum-i-Ashura is observed every year with mourning processions and religious gatherings to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husain (RA) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. The central procession in Karachi […]
Four bodies bearing bullet wounds found inside ambulance in KP’s Bannu – Pakistan
BANNU: Four bodies bearing bullet wounds were found inside an ambulance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu on Friday, police said. Police sources told Dawn that the ambulance was found at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Circular Road and initial investigation showed that the four men, who appeared to be middle-aged, were killed after unidentified attackers opened […]
President Zardari gives assent to finance bill outlining budget for FY2026-27 – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent on Friday to the Finance Bill, 2026, which outlines the budget for the upcoming fiscal year with an outlay of Rs17.5718.8 trillion. “President Asif Ali Zardari has assented to the Finance Bill, 2026, relating to the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27,” a post on the Presidency’s X […]
President Zardari gives assent to finance bill outlining budget for FY2026-27 – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent on Friday to the Finance Bill, 2026, which outlines the budget for the upcoming fiscal year with an outlay of Rs17.5718.8 trillion. “President Asif Ali Zardari has assented to the Finance Bill, 2026, relating to the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27,” a post on the Presidency’s X […]
Countrywide Muharram 9 processions conclude peacefully amid strict security – Pakistan
Muharram 9 processions concluded countrywide on Thursday amid tight security arrangements as mourners commemorated the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. The central procession in Islamabad for the day was taken out after Zuhr prayers from Markazi Isna Ashari Imambargah in G-6/2. The gathering […]
Country observes Muharram 9 amid tight security arrangements – Pakistan
The country is observing Muharram 9 amid tight security arrangements to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain (RA) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. The central procession in Islamabad for the day was taken out after Zuhr prayers from Markazi Isna Ashari Imambargah in G-6/2. The gathering will culminate […]
FBR didn’t capitalise on super tax potential, audit finds – Pakistan
• AGP’s report laid before NA, will now be taken up by PAC• Auditors flag irregularities in Discos, petroleum division• NTC serving private clients ‘beyond its mandate’• Railways ‘encroaching’ 1,500 kanals• Defence Services spent nearly all of Rs2.2tr allocation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday laid before the National Assembly the report of the […]