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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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Loadshedding, higher electricity tariffs likely as Pakistan faces fuel shortfall

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan may experience daily loadshedding and higher electricity tariffs in the coming summer months as the government prepares to manage expected fuel shortages…

All accused acquitted in Umme Rubab Chandio family murder case

DADU: A model criminal court has acquitted all accused in the murder case of Umme Rubab Chandio’s father, grandfather and uncle, concluding proceedings in…