Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that escalating regional tensions, particularly between the United States and Iran, could negatively affect Pakistan’s economy if the situation continues to worsen. The prime minister made the remarks while chairing a high-level meeting to review the possible economic impact of regional developments, assess ongoing austerity measures, and discuss government…
Pakistan is expected to announce a significant increase in petroleum prices during the upcoming fortnightly fuel price review, with high-speed diesel (HSD) likely to become Rs40 per litre more expensive and petrol expected to increase by around Rs10 per litre. According to officials, the revised fuel prices are expected to take effect from 12:10am on…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for resolving the ongoing tensions in Kashmir through dialogue, urging all parties to exercise patience and avoid any actions that could escalate the situation or lead to violence. In a message addressed to the banned Awami Action Committee, Fazlur Rehman appealed for restraint, stressing that disputes…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a wide-ranging education reform programme aimed at modernising government schools and expanding educational opportunities for students across the province. Speaking at a ceremony in Arifwala, the chief minister announced that Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence will be established in every tehsil to provide high-quality, modern education and improve…
The Sindh government has announced the recovery of 150,000 tonnes of hoarded wheat during a province-wide crackdown, claiming the operation has helped reduce wheat prices by 13% after the recovered grain was released into the market. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said both…
The University of the Punjab has launched a formal inquiry following reports that private chickens were being kept inside the Electrical Engineering Department building, prompting concerns over the possible misuse of government property and university resources. According to university officials, a high-level inquiry committee has been given two weeks to investigate the matter and submit…
The Lahore district administration has sealed a private water park following the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl in an accident involving the facility’s drainage system. The incident took place at a private water park in Batapur, where the child had visited with her family. According to preliminary investigations, the swimming pool was being drained…
A gas cylinder explosion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has claimed the lives of six Pakistani nationals, leaving the Pakistani community in the Kingdom in mourning. The explosion occurred late Tuesday night in the Manfouhah district, prompting an immediate response from emergency and rescue teams. Authorities secured the area while search and recovery operations continued following…
Pakistan has announced enhanced security measures for the Chinese-operated Saindak Copper and Gold Mine in Balochistan, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding foreign investment and strategic development projects. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said the government has directed provincial authorities and security agencies to strengthen protection around the mining site. Additional security personnel and…
Pakistan’s tobacco industry has contributed more than Rs16.79 trillion to the national treasury over the past 10 fiscal years, according to official government documents, making it one of the country’s highest tax-paying sectors. The records show that between FY2015-16 and FY2025-26, the government generated over Rs16.79 trillion through taxes and duties imposed on tobacco products….
