Pakistan Railways announces three special Eid trains across country
India, petrol and diesel prices increase once again
MUMBAI: A notification of petroleum product prices has been issued in Pakistan, petrol and diesel have become more expensive in India. Due to fluctuations in crude oil prices, petrol and diesel prices have increased further in India, prices have been increased for the third time this month. Indian state-owned oil companies say that the new price per […]
Pakistan Intensifies Diplomacy Amid Middle East Tensions, PM to Visit China from May 23
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic engagements amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif scheduled to undertake an official visit to China from May 23 to 26, the Foreign Office said during its weekly media briefing on Thursday. Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan remains actively engaged in regional diplomacy aimed at […]
Ambassador of Portugal , Focal Person for Overseas Affairs Shaheryar Memon has discussed for exploring the possibility of launching direct flights between the two countries in the near future.
ISLAMABAD:Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, Paulo Domingues, and Focal Person for Overseas Affairs, Business and Trade Linkages at the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Shaheryar Memon has discussed for exploring the possibility of launching direct flights between the two countries in the near future.The development came during a meeting between Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, […]
PTI agrees to expedite steps for Imran Khan’s release
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s joint parliamentary party has agreed to expedite steps for the release of PTI founder Imran Khan. The PTI’s joint parliamentary party met in which a unanimous resolution was passed regarding the country’s political situation. According to the text of the resolution, it was agreed that the joint parliamentary party should take all […]
Gold becomes cheaper & Dollar becomes expensive
KARACHI: The Gold prices have surged again after a day of decline in the global and local markets on Thursday. Under the influence of the global market, the price of 24-carat gold per tola in the local bullion markets also increased by Rs5,000 to Rs475,362 on the fourth day of the business week. Similarly, the price of […]
FCC rules government employees’ seniority lists cannot remain secret
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that seniority lists of government employees cannot be kept confidential and directed all government departments and corporations to publish and update such lists on their official websites. In its decision, the court held that an illegal clause in an employment contract cannot override or terminate an employee’s legal rights. It […]
Jamaat-e-Islami to hold nationwide protests against petroleum levy today
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami will hold nationwide protests against petroleum levy today. Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Hafiz Naeem has said that the government is robbing the pockets of the poor by imposing a levy of Rs 117 and a tax of Rs 50 on petrol. He said that instead of ending their lavish spending, the rulers are squeezing the […]
Pakistan Intensifies Diplomacy Amid Middle East Tensions, PM to Visit China from May 23
Field Marshal Asim Munir expected to travel to Iran
ISLAMABAD: Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is expected to travel to Tehran on Thursday for talks as part of ongoing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, Iran’s sate media ISNA said quoting officials. The expected visit comes as Pakistan continues to act as a channel for communication between Tehran and Washington, […]