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Middle East War Could Push Oil Prices to $150 Per Barrel: Qatar Energy Minister
Qatar’s Minister of Energy has warned that a war in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and Israel could cause severe damage to the global economy. He cautioned that if tensions continue to rise, oil prices could reach $150 per barrel within just a few weeks. The minister also stated that such a…
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Pakistan End 8-Year World Cup Drought, Qualify for Hockey World Cup 2026 in Dramatic Fashion
CAIRO / ISLAMABAD, March 6, 2026 — In a moment of national triumph, Pakistan’s hockey team qualified for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup after defeating Japan in a thrilling semifinal at the Hockey World Cup Qualifier in Egypt — ending an eight-year absence from the sport’s biggest stage.The match was a nervy, edge-of-the-seat contest…
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Pakistan Hikes Petrol and Diesel Prices by Rs55 Per Litre in Largest Single Increase This Year
ISLAMABAD, March 6, 2026 — The Pakistani government on Friday night announced a massive Rs55 per litre increase in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, marking the steepest single-day fuel price hike in recent months.Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik announced the revised rates, under which petrol (Motor Spirit) will now be sold…
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Overseas Pakistani Women Promoting Positive Image of Pakistan Worldwide: Saman Rai
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A dignified ceremony was held at the Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab to mark International Women’s Day, highlighting the contributions of women, particularly overseas Pakistanis, in promoting a positive image of the country around the world.The event was chaired by Saman Rai, Commissioner of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab, and…
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King Salman Relief Centre Completes Large-Scale Winterization Initiative in Pakistan
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanMINCHINABAD: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has successfully completed its large-scale Winterization Initiative in Pakistan, distributing 22,000 winter kits to vulnerable communities under its annual winter support program.Under the humanitarian initiative, winter kits were distributed across 28 of the coldest and snow-bound districts of the country. The…
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Punjab Orders Crackdown on Petroleum Hoarding Ahead of Eid
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab government has directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) across the province to launch an immediate crackdown on the hoarding of petroleum products, following instructions from the federal government.The directives were issued during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman at the Civil Secretariat…
