Global crude oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors assessed the risk of renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran and its potential impact on oil supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures declined by 43 cents, or 0.45%, to $95.20 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell…
KARACHI: Journalists, media professionals, digital innovators, civil society representatives and alumni of U.S. exchange programmes gathered in Karachi for the Open Voices Conference, titled “Strengthening Media, Dialogue, and Digital Innovation in Pakistan.” The conference focused on Pakistan’s rapidly evolving media environment, with discussions covering digital innovation, artificial intelligence, media entrepreneurship, journalism and the growing need…
KARACHI: Karachi experienced pleasant weather after light drizzle and scattered showers swept across several parts of the city overnight, providing relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions. Light drizzle was reported in central areas including Saddar, II Chundrigar Road, Burns Road and surrounding localities. Residents also reported light showers along Shahrah-e-Faisal, Tariq Road, Bahadurabad…
LAHORE: Lahore has been designated the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27, giving Pakistan’s historic city a prominent platform to showcase its cultural heritage and tourism potential across SCO member states. The announcement was made during the 26th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, which…
ISLAMABAD: Heavy rainfall in the federal capital has prompted the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and District Administration to mobilise joint teams to manage drainage, waterlogging and traffic-related issues. Field teams are continuously monitoring drains, drainage channels, underpasses, low-lying areas and other vulnerable locations to prevent rainwater accumulation and minimise disruption to…
The federal government has revised petroleum prices for the new pricing period, increasing the price of petrol while reducing the rate of high-speed diesel. According to the latest notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), petrol has become 77 paisa per litre more expensive. The increase takes the new petrol price to…
RAWALPINDI: Torrential rainfall in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has pushed the water level in Nullah Lai above the danger mark, raising concerns over urban flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities have placed emergency response teams on alert and called in the Pakistan Army to assist with operations around Gawalmandi. Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Nadeem Nasir said…
The crisis surrounding Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has intensified as the PSMC Stakeholders Group has called for an urgent National Assembly inquiry into alleged losses exceeding Rs800 billion and questioned the management and financial affairs of the state-owned industrial giant. In a letter addressed to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production, the…
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed Adiala Jail authorities not to keep Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in solitary confinement. Justice Khadim Hussain Somroo issued the directions while disposing of petitions challenging their alleged isolation in jail. The court ordered the Adiala Jail superintendent to ensure compliance with…
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched a special drainage operation across Islamabad following rainfall, putting relevant departments on high alert to deal with accumulated rainwater and maintain uninterrupted traffic flow. CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf directed authorities to ensure an immediate response to water accumulation and rain-related emergencies across the…
