PM Shehbaz warns renewed Middle East tensions could impact Pakistan’s economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that escalating tensions in the Middle East could adversely affect the country’s economic outlook, reiterating the need for vigilance and readiness across all relevant institutions. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the impact of regional tensions on the national economy, the prime minister said that by the grace […]
Twenty-four terrorists gunned down in Bannu operations: ISPR
Islamabad : Security forces have gunned down at least 24 terrorists in Bannu district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday, as the military continues its operations against Indian-backed proxies. In a statement, the military’s media wing said that in the backdrop of a recent surge in terrorist activities against police and vehicle-borne suicide […]
Petroleum prices ‘likely’ to rise in upcoming review
ISLAMABAD: High-speed diesel (HSD) prices are expected to surge by up to Rs40 per litre from July 18, while petrol is likely to become around Rs10 per litre more expensive in the upcoming price review. The anticipated increase is attributed to rising international oil prices triggered by the renewed Iran-US conflict, The News reported. According to preliminary […]
“People in Azad Kashmir to Decide on Performance, Not hollow Promises” Barrister Danyal Chaudhry
RAWALPINDI – Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry said that the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir will make their decision in the upcoming elections based on performance, development, and public service, and will hand Pakistan Muslim League (N) a decisive victory. He was addressing a large Workers Convention organized by […]
UK launches TikTok investigation over child safety concerns
New yark , Britain’s media regulator launched an investigation into TikTok on Thursday to understand whether its UK unit failed or is failing to protect children from harmful content. A month ago, the government imposed a blanket ban on social media for users under the age of 16 and placed restrictions on gaming and live-streaming platforms. […]
US launches multiple strikes on Iran, Tehran targets American bases in region
The US launched two waves of attacks on Iran’s coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran struck back by targeting US military sites in neighbouring countries in what it called an “existential war” with America. The latest escalation comes days after a fragile truce collapsed, […]
More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmar, says UN
Two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off Myanmar’s coast in recent days, UN agencies said on Thursday, as refugees from the war-torn country make perilous maritime journeys in search of safety and better lives. The two vessels left Myanmar’s Rakhine State in late June carrying mostly ethnic minority Rohingya passengers, reportedly […]
PSX gains as oil stabilises, earnings season comes into focus
Islamabad : Stocks extended gains on Thursday as stabilising oil prices eased fears of worst-case supply shocks and investors shifted focus to the upcoming corporate earnings season. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index touched an intraday high of 178,431.73, up 3,145.95 points, or 1.79%, from the previous close of 175,285.78. Its intraday low […]
Constitutional Court orders suitable job for MA graduate employed as sweeper
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday questioned the employment of an MA graduate as a sweeper in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s education department, with Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi calling it a reflection of systemic failure and directing the provincial government to offer the employee a more appropriate position. A three-member bench headed by Justice Rizvi […]
Dar departs for China on two-day visit to sign global AI agreement
Islamabad : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday departed for Shanghai, China, on a two-day official visit to attend the signing ceremony for the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), state media reported. Pakistan is joining WAICO as a founding member. During his visit, the deputy […]