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A proposal to increase profits for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and fuel dealers has been submitted to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), raising the possibility of higher petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan. According to sources: The ECC will decide on the proposed profit margins for OMCs and dealers. The move could potentially make petrol…

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for a two-day official visit to Vienna, Austria, at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker.The Pakistani delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. During the visit, Prime…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Emergency Services and Health Khawaja Salman Rafique visited Rescue Headquarters and reviewed fire safety arrangements in high-rise buildings and government hospitals across Punjab. Secretary Emergency Services Department Dr. Rizwan Naseer briefed the meeting on existing fire safety measures and emergency preparedness. Khawaja Salman Rafique directed relevant departments…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Athletes from the National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) delivered a remarkable performance at the 35th National Games 2025, winning a total of 39 medals, including 10 gold, 13 silver, and 16 bronze, officials said on Tuesday. The National Games were held in Karachi from December 6 to 13, where…

Paris, Several high schools across France were closed on Tuesday as student protests intensified, with clashes erupting between students and security forces in the Alpes-Maritimes department. According to broadcaster BFMTV, schools in Paris, Saint-Denis, Grenoble and Lille were affected from the morning. Paris education authorities said about 10 of the capital’s 90 high schools saw…