Pakistan receives first October LNG cargo, winter gas concerns persist
Pakistan received its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo of October from Qatar on Tuesday, providing a much-needed shipment ahead of winter. However, concerns over meeting the country’s gas demand during the winter of 2026-27 remain. The LNG vessel Al Areesh berthed at Engro’s LNG terminal at 11:05am, while the
PTI Makes Major Decision on Assembly Resignations, Salman Akram Raja Reveals
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has no intention of resigning from any assembly, the party’s Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has said, dismissing the notion that vacating its seats would paralyse the political system. Speaking in an interview, Raja said PTI had resigned from assemblies in the past, but parliamentary proceedings had
Who Was Really Running KP? Rana Sanaullah Makes Shocking Claim About PTI
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Murad Saeed is in Afghanistan and was remotely controlling the affairs of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government from there. Speaking about the province’s political situation, Rana Sanaullah said Murad Saeed had also played a key
Shaukat Khanum Software Scandal: 135,000 Lab Tests Missing as Financial Irregularities Surface
PESHAWAR: An inquiry has reportedly uncovered significant discrepancies in laboratory billing records at Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) in Peshawar, with more than 135,000 laboratory tests allegedly missing from the invoicing record and estimated monthly revenue losses of Rs7 million. The alleged irregularities involve a medical information technology (IT) system associated
From Political Turmoil to Peace: Senate and National Assembly Approve Emergency in KP
ISLAMABAD: The Senate has approved the imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), following a similar endorsement by the National Assembly, as opposition lawmakers staged a walkout during the proceedings. The resolution, presented by Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, was approved by the House under the chairmanship
Lost your child’s B-form? here’s how to get replacement
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has outlined the procedure for obtaining a replacement B-Form if a child’s document is lost. In a statement, NADRA said parents could visit their nearest NADRA Registration Centre or apply for a replacement from home through the Pak ID mobile application. According to
Car sales decline as auto sector, motorcycle sales rise in Pakistan
Passenger car sales in Pakistan declined by 20% month-on-month in September, while overall automobile and motorcycle sales recorded growth, according to the latest industry figures. A total of 10,897 passenger cars were sold in September, down from 13,642 units in August. Sales also fell 10% year-on-year. In contrast, overall auto
Pakistan to train 30,000 youth for overseas employment
The Balochistan government has decided to accelerate efforts to train 30,000 young people for employment opportunities abroad, as part of its broader initiative to promote technical education and skills development. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Balochistan Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (B-TEVTA), chaired by Chief
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces key decision on wheat prices
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government will announce a new wheat price soon after completing consultations with the provinces, stressing that a fair price must be determined before the sowing season begins to ensure adequate returns for farmers and affordable wheat for consumers. Addressing the first meeting of
HEC issues new guidelines on sharing human biological materials abroad
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued new guidelines regulating the transfer of human biological materials and health-related data to foreign countries. Under the guidelines, universities must obtain approval from the National Bioethics Committee before transferring human biological materials abroad. Prior written permission has also been made mandatory for sharing
