Pakistan
National and regional reporting from Pakistani and regional desks. Sorted by source publication time.
Petroleum dealers, lawyers slam fuel hike
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Saturday criticised the government over rising fuel prices and high petroleum levies, saying the measures had increased hardships for the public and affected fuel retailers. Under an official...
PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
Sevilla strike late to boost survival hopes, Celta edge Atletico
Celta Vigo earned a 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid
PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts
Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means
Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery
Saudi energy giant posts 25% jump in quarterly profit even as Hormuz blockade chokes global oil supplies
Review of incentives to boost export underway
ISLAMABAD: In a departure from established practice, the government has initiated a review of export promotion schemes and incentive options for the upcoming budget, holding a special meeting at the Economic Affairs Division and reaching out to international experts for policy input. As part of this...
Fan industry hit by pricey raw materials
GUJRAT: Soaring raw material prices have adversely affected sales in the electric fan manufacturing industry in the Gujrat and Gujranwala regions during the current season. The industry has come under immense pressure due to steadily increasing prices of key raw materials such as copper, silver and...
Electric bike demand surges amid costly oil
KARACHI: Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict since Feb 28, Pakistan’s auto sector is witnessing fresh developments, with a leading tractor assembler exploring electric bike production and new vehicle models planned by Chery Master Pakistan and Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd. In a stock filing, Milla...
Sabalenka suffers early Italian Open exit
ROME: Aryna Sabalenka became the second star name dumped out of the Italian Open when she suffered a shock third-round exit on Saturday. World number one and pre-tournament favourite for overall victory, Sabalenka followed men’s tennis icon Novak Djokovic in going out early from the Rome event follo...
World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies
MEXICO CITY: The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries — Mexico, the United States and Canada — getting its turn at a star-studded celebration. Global music stars including Katy Perry, Future, Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, J Balvin and Lisa ...
Leipzig seal Champions League berth
BERLIN: RB Leipzig sealed Champions League qualification with a comfortable 2-1 win over St. Pauli on Saturday on a dramatic day in the Bundesliga’s race for Europe. Goals from Xaver Schlager and Willi Orban saw Leipzig secure third place with a game to spare and plunge St. Pauli deeper into the rel...
PM Shehbaz confirms receiving Iran's response to US peace proposal
Pezeshkian says that talks with United States aim to defend Iran's rights, 'not surrender'
Pakistan, Bangladesh to combat drug trafficking
Naqvi signed on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, while Ahmed signed on behalf of the Bangladeshi government
India misread Islamabad's peace intentions: envoy
Pak mission in US marks Marka-e-Haq anniversary
PML-N unveils candidates for 19 G-B seats
PPP intensifies electoral push ahead of next month's polls
Transporters protest, fares, flour prices surge
Fifth hike in a month triggers street demonstrations; 80kg flour bag up by Rs1,000
Finmin says economic recovery remains intact amid regional conflict, assures uninterrupted fuel supply
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy continued to show signs of recovery despite ongoing regional tensions, citing strong growth in large-scale manufacturing, exports, remittances and foreign investment inflows. Addressing a news conference ...
NAPA Repertory Festival 2026 opens with vibrant celebration
Event to feature high quality stage productions by Pakistani artists
‘Mehfil Tour’ kicks off in Karachi with electrifying performances
Farhan Saeed, Junaid Khan excel as new project aims to reconnect Pakistani audiences with country’s musical traditions
Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister