Sui Southern to suspend gas supply for 48 hours
In view of complaints about gas shortages and low pressure, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has decided to suspend gas supply to industrial consumers and CNG stations for 48 hours to provide relief to domestic users. As reported by City 42, according to SSGC, gas supply to industries and CNG
14 terrorists killed in Kharan looting incident, 12 confirmed dead: Sarfaraz Bugti
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has said that an attempt to rob banks in Kharan was foiled with the help of security forces. While addressing a press conference in Quetta on Friday evening, Sarfaraz Bugti said that 15 to 20 people tried to enter Kharan from different routes. They planned
Pakistan seeks long-term, low-interest loan from UAE
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has requested the United Arab Emirates to extend its $2.5 billion loan by two years and reduce the interest rate by almost half, including a $450 million loan that was obtained 30 years ago for one year. According to official sources, the request was made during the period
Pakistan stresses peaceful solutions at UN, opposes use of force in Iran
NEW YORK: Asim Iftikhar, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, in his remarks during the emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, made it clear that the UN Charter explicitly opposes the use of force in international relations. The first thing he did was to draw attention to the troubles
Pakistan-US military exercise “Inspired Gambit” demonstrates professionalism
RAWALPINDI: Exercise Inspired Gambit–2026 is being conducted from 8 to 16 January 2026 between the Pakistan Army and the United States Army. The two-week-long exercise focusing on Counter Terrorism (CT) marks the 13th iteration of this bilateral training series, held since 1995. The distinguished visitors’ day ceremony was held on
Pakistan opens doors at National Universities for 500 Bangladeshi students
ISLAMABAD: At least 500 students from Bangladesh are set to join various universities in Pakistan during the initial stage of a new educational program. This action is a part of a significant agreement signed between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which aims to boost cooperation in the education sector between the two
Travel alerts: NHMP announces closure of major motorways
PESHAWAR: National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP), due to the very foggy conditions, has made a decision to close down several major motorways across the entire country. The NHMP has warned motorists about the low visibility and elaborated on the highest caution levels for driving. Additionally, they are recommending not
Petrol prices likely to decline for next fortnight
ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices are likely to decline for the next fifteen days amid a significant drop in the global market for these products. The public can expect significant relief as petroleum product prices are likely to be reduced substantially. Pakistani consumers may receive relief for the fourth consecutive time, as
Pakistani passport improves in global ranking: Mohsin Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said that Pakistani passport has improved in the global ranking, moving up to 98th from 126th in the recently released report. While speaking to journalists in Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, said Pakistan’s passport rose from 126th to 98th place, which is the
Nearly 1 million Afghan nationals return home through KP borders
PESHAWAR: The repatriation and deportation of Afghan nationals from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border points continue as a part of Pakistan’s ongoing attempts to deal with immigration problems. According to official sources, almost one million Afghan citizens have been sent back to their home country since the initiation of the process. As
