Quest for lasting peace
The brief pause in hostilities during Eidul Fitr offered a rare moment of calm along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier. Pakistan had announced a temporary suspension of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which began…
Islamabad Industrial Association vows to resolve industrial issues under Umais Khattak
Islamabad (PR): Newly elected President of the Islamabad Industrial Association, Umais Khattak, has said that his mission is to resolve issues faced by the industrial area and promote the growth…
Blast near ANP leader’s residence in Swat, no casualties reported
SWAT: A remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near the residence of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Mumtaz Ali Khan in the Shakardara area of Matta Tehsil on Monday, officials…
Govt assures adequate fertilizer supply, stable prices ahead of Kharif season
ISLAMABAD, March 30: The federal government has ruled out any shortage of fertilizers ahead of the upcoming Kharif season, assuring farmers that sufficient stocks of urea and DAP are available…
PCB fines Naseem Shah PKR 2 crore for breaching central contract terms
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined fast bowler Naseem Shah PKR 2 crore after finding him in breach of multiple clauses of his central contract and the board’s…
Gold hits fresh high in Pakistan as price jumps to Rs475,962 per tola on March 30
KARACHI, March 30: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trajectory on Monday, with 24-carat gold rising by Rs3,900 to reach Rs475,962 per tola, following sustained gains in the international…
Pakistan, Kuwait reaffirm energy cooperation with focus on fuel imports and bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening energy cooperation, with Kuwait assuring facilitation for Pakistani vessels importing diesel and jet fuel. The development came during a meeting…
Govt committed to protecting vulnerable groups, expanding relief measures: PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government will not leave economically vulnerable segments of society alone during difficult times and is working to expand relief measures for low- and…
Trump warns of ‘obliterating’ Iran’s oil wells, power plants if Hormuz not reopened
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the United States could target Iran’s oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened and a deal is…
Pakistan lists first PKR-denominated green bond on PSX to boost climate financing
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has listed its first PKR-denominated green bond on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), marking a key step in expanding sustainable finance and mobilising private investment for climate-related projects.…
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