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PM Shehbaz Sharif and Liu Haixing Discuss Stronger Pakistan-China Bilateral Ties

Dua Sehar5 hours ago03 mins

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding political cooperation and deepening strategic ties during a series of high-level meetings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The discussions involved senior leaders and officials from both countries and covered areas of mutual interest, regional security and international developments. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Liu…

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Shehbaz Sharif Calls PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Meeting to Discuss Political Strategy

Dua Sehar5 days ago02 mins

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to discuss the party’s future political strategy and priorities in the province. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Islamabad, with the prime minister set to chair the proceedings. According to party sources, the meeting was…

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Fuel Dealers Urge Pakistanis to Avoid Panic Buying as Levy Talks Stall

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

Petroleum dealers across Pakistan have urged consumers to avoid panic buying amid concerns about a possible fuel shortage, saying excessive purchases could create artificial supply disruptions. The appeal comes as negotiations between the government and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) over reducing the petroleum levy remain unresolved. Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) Chairman Malik Khuda Baksh said fuel…

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Pakistan-Maldives Direct Flights Plan Fast-Tracked as Leaders Target $200m Trade

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago03 mins

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation to prepare an expedited feasibility study for launching direct flights between Pakistan and the Maldives. The announcement came during the Pakistan-Maldives Business Forum in Islamabad, attended by visiting Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, as both countries seek to strengthen air connectivity, trade and…

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Petrol Price Cut by Rs2.71 per Litre, Diesel Rises by 31 Paisa

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

The federal government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs2.71 per litre while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by 31 paisa, according to an official notification issued on Wednesday. The revised fuel prices will take effect from Thursday, October 22, bringing a slight reduction in petrol costs while diesel becomes marginally more…

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Pakistan Cuts Petrol Price by Rs5.16 and Diesel by Rs7.69 Per Litre

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

The Pakistani government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs5.16 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.69 per litre, offering some relief to consumers amid fluctuations in international oil markets. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised prices took effect on October 20. Petrol is now priced at Rs381.14…

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Faisal Vawda Says KP Emergency and Governor’s Rule May Continue Beyond Six Months

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

Senator Faisal Vawda has said that the emergency and governor’s rule imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are unlikely to end within the next 90 or even 180 days. Speaking on a television programme, Vawda commented on the province’s new administrative arrangement and the wider political situation in Pakistan. Vawda said no political party currently had…

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Court Seeks Arguments in Rs10 Billion Defamation Suit Against Imran Khan

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

A sessions court in Lahore has sought arguments from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s counsel on an application requesting permission for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s lawyer to meet him in jail regarding a Rs10 billion defamation case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Yalmaz Ghani adjourned the hearing until October 31. Imran Khan’s counsel,…

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Petrol Price Cut by Rs3.93 Per Litre in Pakistan, Diesel Rate Unchanged Until October 19

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago03 mins

The federal government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs3.93 per litre in Pakistan while keeping high-speed diesel (HSD) prices unchanged for the three-day period from October 17 to October 19, 2026. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, petrol will now cost Rs386.30 per litre, while diesel remains priced at Rs396.96…

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Pakistan Names Haider Shah as Next Permanent Representative to the United Nations

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago02 mins

Pakistan is preparing for a diplomatic transition at the United Nations, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif deciding to appoint Ambassador Syed Haider Shah as the country’s next permanent representative, according to a report published on October 17, 2026. Shah currently serves as Pakistan’s ambassador to the Netherlands and is expected to take up the new…

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