Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken a significant step to facilitate Pakistani exporters by signing a Cargo Special Pro-Rate Agreement with Indonesia’s national carrier, Garuda Indonesia, aimed at improving access to global markets.Under the agreement, which will come into effect from January 2026 and remain valid until July 2027, Pakistani exporters will benefit from…
Islamabad: The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel, depriving consumers of potential relief despite a decline in global oil prices.According to official documents, the petroleum levy on petrol has been raised by Rs4.65 per litre, increasing it from Rs79.62 to Rs84.27 per litre. Similarly, the…
Lahore: The federal government has decided to keep the prices of petroleum products unchanged for the next 15 days.According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has been maintained at Rs 253.17 per litre, while high-speed diesel will continue to be sold at Rs 257.08 per litre.Officials said the…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Medical Graduates Association has called on the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to immediately implement internationally recognised and transparent examination standards, warning of protests if their demands are not addressed within a week.Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club in Islamabad, Association President Dr Tahir Khan Sikandari urged…
Islamabad |Muhammad Saleem The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) held a successful General Body Meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of RIUJ President Tariq Ali Virk, during which members were briefed on the union’s year-long struggle for press freedom and the protection of journalists’ rights.Speakers at the meeting unanimously lauded the collective performance of the…
Islamabad, Wednesday, January 14, 2026:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Federal Cabinet at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Wednesday.The cabinet was briefed by the Ministry of Finance on the new design of banknotes to be issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. The meeting was informed that the new…
Islamabad: A delegation of World Liberty Financial (WLF) USA, led by Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday, underscoring growing international interest in Pakistan’s digital finance sector. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field…
Washington: Germany’s Foreign Minister met with US Senator Marco Rubio in the US capital and later dismissed American threats regarding Greenland as not “serious,” signaling a cautious approach to escalating tensions.In a separate development, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the Iranian regime as “effectively finished,” highlighting Berlin’s critical stance on Tehran amid ongoing regional concerns.
Pakistan and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation between the two countries. The MoU reflects a shared commitment to further enhance collaboration in defence and security matters, while reaffirming the mutual resolve to promote peace, stability, and cooperation at the regional and international levels.Both sides…
Sargodha: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that regardless of whether Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) comes forward in the current political situation, his party will certainly step into the political arena.Talking to the media after offering condolences over the death of Maulana Javed Naumani upon his arrival in the town of Hujan, Sargodha,…
