Pakistan, Bulgaria reaffirm commitment to stronger bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bulgaria on Tuesday held the sixth round of bilateral political consultations in Islamabad, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, the Foreign Office said. According to Foreign Office spokesperson, the Pakistani delegation was led by Additional Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Ayesha Ali, while […]
Cabinet approves four-year Hajj policy for 2027-2030
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved Pakistan’s first four-year Hajj Policy and Plan for 2027-2030, aimed at improving pilgrimage management through digitalisation, enhanced services and long-term planning for intending pilgrims. The approval came during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who also briefed ministers on his recent visits to Iran and […]
NDMA issues landslide alert for Juglot-Skardu Road
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday issued a landslide alert for the Juglot-Skardu Road (JSR) and the Skardu-Roundu section, warning tourists and commuters to avoid unnecessary travel due to high risks over the next 48 hours. The NDMA’s National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) said that ongoing rainfall and soil erosion in the […]
“Any Attempt to Deny Pakistan’s Water Rights Will Be Considered Act of War” Barrister Danyal Chaudhry
Rawalpindi – Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its water rights, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, warning that any attempt by India to deprive Pakistan of its lawful share under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) would be considered an “act of war.” In a […]
PM Shehbaz directs easier SME financing to boost exports
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to improve small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) access to financing, saying the sector was vital for increasing Pakistan’s exports and strengthening economic growth. Chairing a review meeting on the performance of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the prime minister instructed officials […]
Oil prices gain as focus shifts to supply recovery and demand
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, though gains were capped as traders looked beyond easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and turned their attention to supply increases and demand prospects. Brent crude futures gained 38 cents, or 0.5%, to $72.37 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 30 cents, or 0.4%, to […]
NAB may prevent closure of many graft cases
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is considering an innovative legal interpretation aimed at preventing the closure of a large number of corruption cases that may otherwise fall outside its jurisdiction because of the inflation-linked increase in the bureau’s financial threshold. Well-placed sources told The News that a proposal is under consideration within NAB and is expected […]
Govt keeps gas prices unchanged despite Ogra reduction
ISLAMABAD: Consumers will not receive lower gas tariffs in FY2026-27 after the federal government decided to retain existing rates despite the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) reducing prescribed prices for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), The News reported, citing senior officials. The government has formally informed the International Monetary […]
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz: report
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, citing two US officials. Two commercial ships suffered significant damage but had no casualties, the report said, citing a US official. Separately, Britain’s maritime security agency said a tanker caught fire after being hit by […]
Trump to meet Zelenskiy and al-Sharaa at NATO summit in Turkey
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to hold bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey. A senior US official confirmed the engagements on Sunday. The high-level summit begins on Tuesday as the United States steps up efforts to help end […]