Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf political committee condemns fuel price hike
ISLAMABAD: The Political Committee of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) strongly condemned the increase of Rs55 per litre in petrol and high-speed diesel prices, terming it a massive inflation bomb imposed on the public. It said the government, which PTI alleges came to power through Form 47, had failed to provide relief
Deserving students to receive scholarships under HEC initiative
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC) has announced 1,000 scholarships aimed at expanding access to higher education for students from underdeveloped regions. According to a statement issued by the commission, the scholarships have been specifically allocated for deserving students from Balochistan and the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata),
Massive petrol price jump announced for next week
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has announced an increase of Rs 55 per litre in petrol prices for the upcoming week during an emergency press conference held late Friday night. Addressing the media while flanked by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Deputy Prime
Pakistan secures 4 Crude Oil VLCCs to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has arranged four Crude Oil Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply across the country, and a mechanism is also being established, besides taking action against illegal hoarders. According to Samaa Tv, the government of Pakistan has arranged four VLCCs from different countries to
Operation Ghazab Lil Haq: 527 Afghan Taliban operatives killed, more than 755 injured: Atta Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that while releasing the latest details regarding Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, 527 Afghan Taliban operatives have been killed and more than 755 injured in the operations by the evening of Friday. In a statement on X, the Federal Minister
Shehbaz directs sealing of fuel stations involved in artificial shortages
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Shehbaz Sharif, has ordered the cancellation of licenses for fuel stations that create artificial shortages and engage in hoarding. A high-level meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the situation regarding petroleum products. The meeting included a comprehensive review
Schools get additional holidays after Eid
Islamabad: Four-day spring vacations have been announced in schools run under the federal government in addition to the Eid holidays. According to the notification, federal government educational institutions will remain closed from March 24 to March 27, and will reopen on March 30. The spring vacations of federal government educational
Indian Air Force Su-30 aircraft crashes, both pilots killed
The Indian Air Force has confirmed the crash of its Su-30 fighter jet that went missing in Assam and said that both of the pilot killed as a result of the crash. According to the Indian Air Force, both pilots on board the SU aircraft were killed in the accident.
Qatar Airways extends flight suspension amid airspace closure
Qatar Airways has announced the continuation of the temporary suspension of its flights as the closure of Qatari airspace remains in place, according to a report by Qatar News Agency (QNA). The airline said operations will stay suspended until authorities confirm that the country’s airspace has safely reopened. Qatar Airways
BISP 2026: How to register and get financial aid
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has launched a dynamic survey to identify deserving families and ensure the correct allocation of financial assistance. The registration process aims to include families that were either not registered in the previous program or whose information needs to be updated. How to Register:
