Pakistan receives much-needed LNG cargo amid global energy crisis
After a gap of almost two months, Pakistan’s energy sector witnessed a relief as LNG carrier Seapeak Magellan docked at the Pakistan GasPort terminal and started feeding re-gasified LNG (RLNG) into the national network, The News reported on Friday. Carrying around 140,000 cubic metres of LNG, the vessel berthed at the terminal operated by Pakistan GasPort Consortium Limited on […]
Indian Firm Accused of Evading US Sanctions Through Deceptive Iranian Trade Routing – Asia One
📌 An Indian firm has been accused of evading US sanctions by importing Iranian petrochemicals through deceptive routing practices. The report alleges a coordinated effort to conceal the origin of shipments, raising serious concerns about illegal trade.📌 A new study has revealed what experts describe as blatant attempts by the firm to bypass US sanctions. […]
Commissioning ceremony of 1st HANGOR Class Submarine held in China
President Asif Ali Zardari, who was chief guest on the occasion, described the commissioning of HANGOR as a historic milestone in Pakistan Navy’s modernization, affirming Pakistan’s resolve to maintain a robust, balanced and credible defence posture. He stated that Pakistan is fully capable of defending its sovereignty, protecting its maritime interests and ensuring the security […]
Shehbaz Sharif launches ‘PM’s Apna Ghar Scheme’
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has launched ‘Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Scheme’ to provide affordable loans to low and middle-income groups to own their homes. Addressing the launching ceremony in Islamabad today, he stated that loans of up to ten million rupees will be made available under this scheme, with a repayment period of twenty […]
Abbasi conducts hands-on railway track inspection from Golra Railway Station to Rawalpindi
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi adopted a proactive and hands-on approach by personally inspecting the railway track from Golra Railway Station to Rawalpindi Railway Station while traveling on a track trolley. During the visit, the minister emphasized that field inspections are essential to understanding ground realities. He said that traveling on the track […]
Pakistan’s efforts to maintain regional peace continue: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan was still continuing its efforts to maintain peace in the region, highlighting the country’s proactive diplomatic role in easing tensions and promoting stability. Addressing the cabinet, the prime minister highlighted that marathon talks between Iran and the US held in Islamabad on April 11 lasted for […]
US top commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, says report
President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on Thursday from the leader of the US Central Command, Brad Cooper, on new plans for potential military action against Iran, Axios reported on Wednesday. The report cited unidentified sources. The White House and the US Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Centcom has prepared […]
King Charles lets slip sad confession about cancer battle in New York event
King Charles, who is still undergoing cancer treatment since his diagnosis in 2024, appeared in good spirits as he continued with his crucial US State Visit on Wednesday. The monarch, who founded the King’s Trust (formerly the Prince’s Trust), in his 20s, celebrated a milestone for his foundation while also strengthening the UK-US relations. However, […]
PSX under pressure as oil spike, rate hike hit sentiment
Stocks at the bourse came under pressure on Thursday as an oil-price spike triggered by fears of a prolonged US blockade of Iranian ports rattled global sentiment, with investors also weighing the fallout from the latest interest-rate hike and the risk of higher domestic inflation. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index traded between […]
Shelling from Afghanistan once again targets Pakistani civilian populations in border areas adjacent to Angoor Adda, South Waziristan.
Rawalpindi :A mortar shell fired from the Afghan side struck the house of local residents Karim Khan and Rehmatullah.As a result of the mortar explosion, five individuals, including four children and one woman, were injured.* The injured children are aged 13, 10, 8, and 3 years old.All the injured have been shifted to DHQ Hospital […]