Security Forces Kill Six Militants in Mastung
QUETTA: At least six more terrorists of Fitna-ul-Hindustan were killed on Thursday at Mastung in Balochistan. Security sources said that an intelligence-based operation continued successfully in Balochistan and six more terrorists were killed during the operation at Khad Kocha area of Mastung. They said that during the effective operation based
Session Judge Abdul Hakim Kakar martyred in Mastung Highway attack
QUETTA: Session Judge Abdul Hakim Kakar was martyred along with his gunman, when miscreants opened fire on their car over national highway in Mastung district on Thursday. According to police sources, Additional Session Judge Tariq Lashari and two other individuals were seriously injured in the attack. The bodies and the
NADRA officials among four Afghan national held in forged documents case
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested four individuals, including officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), over their alleged involvement in issuing fake identity documents to Afghan nationals. According to an FIA spokesperson, those arrested include NADRA Assistant Director Inamul Haq, Deputy Assistant Director Fayyaz Ahmed,
Kerosene oil price sees significant increase
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the price of kerosene by Rs7.80 per litre, following the recent upward revision in petrol and high-speed diesel prices. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) the new price of kerosene has been fixed at Rs297.17 per litre, up
Flying to Tashkent? Direct Flights to Commence Soon
ISLAMABAD: To facilitate tourists, travellers and the business community, Centrum Air-Uzbekistan’s leading private airline, is scheduled to launch direct flights from Karachi on September 3, official sources said. It is a major step toward enhancing regional connectivity, trade and tourism. The direct flights between Karachi and Tashkent, a new non-stop
Petrol Up Rs6.39, Diesel Rs7.83 Per Litre
ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday increased the prices of petroleum products for the second consecutive day, raising the price of petrol by Rs6.39 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs7.83 per litre under the new daily fuel pricing mechanism. According to a notification, revised the prices
GB Notifies 12-Member Cabinet
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan government on Wednesday notified a 12-member cabinet after Governor Syed Mehdi Shah approved the summary sent by Chief Minister Amjad Hussain. According to the notification issued here, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has been allotted eight ministerial positions, while the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has secured four cabinet posts.
PTI to Hold Public Meeting in Peshawar on August 5
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday announced to hold a public meeting at Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar on August 5 to mark the completion of 3 years of the imprisonment of its founding chairman Imran Khan. This decision was taken during an important meeting of the PTI central
Petroleum Dealers Call Off Nationwide Strike
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the Petrol Pump Owners Association on Wednesday announced the postponement of the nationwide strike that had been scheduled for tomorrow. After holding successful talks with the government, the Petrol Pump Owners and Dealers Association formally announced the postponement of its proposed strike
Mobile Users to Pay Up to 33% More for Calls, Data
ISLAMABAD: Mobile phone users will have to pay more after major telecom operators increased call and data package prices, with some packages going up by as much as 33%. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the hike in various packages included the daily, two-day, three-day, weekly, fortnightly and monthly
