Govt Hikes Petrol, Diesel, Freight & Distribution Margins ISLAMABAD – The federal government has significantly increased freight and distribution margins on petrol and diesel, according to official documents. The delivery margin on petrol has been raised by Rs3.95 per liter, while the freight margin surged from Rs2.09 to Rs6.04 per liter. Similarly, diesel’s delivery margin […]
Exclusively speaking with Nabeel Gabol, expressed resentment over Khawaja Asif’s statement of calling the current setup a “hybrid government” being part of it. Gabol also claimed that Khawaja Asif’s relations with his party appear to be strained. He clarified that Khawaja Asif’s statement about a hybrid system has nothing to do with the PPP and […]
Sindh Bans Plastic Bags Province-Wide Amid Environmental Push KARACHI – The Sindh government has officially enforced a complete ban on the production, sale, and use of plastic bags throughout the province, with the regulation taking effect from June 15, 2025. A notification issued by the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Coastal Development confirms that […]
Heavy rainfall in Lahore since last night has submerged several areas of the provincial capital city, as main traffic arteries have been flooded with rainwater. Around 10 people were killed across the city in fatal incidents of electrocution and falling from rooftops during the downpour that started at 9:10 PM on Tuesday. Two children, 15-year-old […]
As per details, a PIA aeroplanes encountered a total of 38 bird strike incidents during the past six months. Lahore Airport recorded the highest number of bird strike incidents, with nine cases, followed by Multan with seven, Karachi with five, and Islamabad and Peshawar with four each. Sialkot reported three incidents, while one case was […]
Pakistani Airlines Cleared to Resume Flights to UK After Safety Ban Lifted ISLAMABAD – Pakistani airlines have been cleared to apply for operational clearance from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) after being removed from the United Kingdom’s aviation safety list. The announcement marks a breakthrough following a year-long ban imposed due to concerns […]
In the past few weeks, Iraq and particularly the Kurdistan region have seen a spate of unclaimed drone and rocket attacks. Wednesday’s attacks have raised the number of oil fields hit in Kurdistan to five within a week. “At 06:00 and 06:15 (0300 and 0315 GMT) two explosive-laden drones attacked” the Peshkabir oil field operated […]
UN Expert Calls US Sanctions “Unprecedented” Amid Gaza Genocide Claims BOGOTA – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, has strongly criticized recent U.S. sanctions against her, calling them “unprecedented” and a serious threat to human rights advocacy. Speaking during an international summit in Colombia hosted by President Gustavo Petro, […]
Brent crude futures settled down 50 cents, or 0.7%, at $68.71 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 46 cents, or 0.7%, at $66.52. “The focus has been on Donald Trump. There was some fear he might target Russia with sanctions immediately, and now he has given another 50 days,” said UBS […]
Trump Sets 50-Day Deadline for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, Threatens Tariffs and Boosts Arms to Kyiv WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday gave Russia 50 days to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine, warning of serious trade penalties and unveiling a new push for NATO countries to supply more military aid to […]
