Category: Pakistan
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Petrol price up by Rs4.40, diesel by Rs3.62 per litre
The government on Thursday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.40 and Rs3.62 per litre, respectively, passing on the impact of fluctuating global oil prices following renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf. Following the changes, the price of petrol stands at Rs331.52 per litre, while that of HSD stands at Rs378.66…
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Mobile and Internet Services Begin Restoring in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir After 45-Day Suspension
MIRPUR: Mobile phone and internet services have begun to resume in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, ending a disruption that had lasted for approximately 45 days. According to local reports, mobile connectivity and internet services are gradually being restored in Mirpur and its surrounding areas, allowing residents to reconnect after weeks of communication difficulties. The prolonged suspension…
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Sharjeel Memon Accuses PML-N of Violating Election Code in AJK Polls
KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has accused the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of violating the code of conduct for the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, claiming that the party is misusing government resources during the campaign. Addressing a press conference after a Sindh cabinet meeting, Memon announced that the provincial government…
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Record Rainfall Floods Lahore Streets, Boats Seen in DHA
LAHORE: Torrential monsoon rains battered Lahore, with 263 millimetres of rainfall recorded in a single spell, causing widespread urban flooding, severe traffic disruption, and rain-related accidents across the city. According to the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), the Lahore Airport area received the highest rainfall at 263 mm. Other rainfall measurements included: The heavy downpour…
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Karachi to Experience Hotter, More Humid Weather; Heat Index May Exceed 41°C
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast an increase in heat and humidity in Karachi, warning that the heat index—or “feels-like” temperature—could rise to 41°C or higher in parts of the city. According to the PMD, hot and humid weather is expected to prevail throughout the day, with clear skies and intense sunshine during…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Says Rapid Population Growth Is Pakistan’s Biggest Challenge
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described Pakistan’s rapidly increasing population as the country’s greatest challenge, calling for comprehensive measures to promote population welfare and ensure sustainable national development. The remarks were made while chairing a review meeting on population welfare in Islamabad, where the prime minister also directed authorities to convene a meeting of…
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Session Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar Killed in Gun Attack in Mastung
MASTUNG: Session Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his security guard were killed after unidentified assailants opened fire on their vehicle in the Wali Khan area of Mastung district, police said. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Allah Bakhsh Baloch, the attack also left Additional Session Judge Tariq Lashari and another individual seriously injured. The DPO…
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Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attack on Two Saudi Oil Tankers Over Alleged Blockade Violation
SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, has claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, alleging that the vessels violated a maritime blockade imposed by the group. In a statement, Ansar Allah said the targeted tankers had breached its declared naval blockade, prompting the attacks. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), a Saudi-owned…
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Session Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar Killed in Gun Attack in Mastung
MASTUNG: A Session Judge and his security guard were killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the Wali Khan area of Mastung district, police said. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Allah Bakhsh Baloch, Session Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his gunman died in the attack. The DPO said that Additional Session…
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Pakistan Expresses Concern Over Attempts to Draw Saudi Arabia into Middle East Conflict
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed concern over attempts to draw Saudi Arabia into the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while reaffirming its unwavering support for the Kingdom’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Speaking at the Foreign Office’s weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan strongly condemned threats made by the Houthi movement…
