Pakistan receives second LNG cargo from Qatar this month
Pakistan has received its second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar this month, with the LNG carrier Shandong Redwood berthing at the Pakistan GasPort Limited (PGPL) terminal on Wednesday morning after sailing from Qatar. The cargo has been supplied under a long-term LNG agreement, with its price linked to
Peshawar police bar personnel from political activities ahead of Sept 27 PTI march
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar police have directed all officers and personnel to refrain from participating in political activities ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) long march scheduled for Sept 27. According to a circular issued by the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), police personnel have been directed not to participate in
Mona Alam journalist denies Mehr Bukhari’s claims about special hospital arrangements for Imran Khan
Journalist Mona Alam has denied reports that special arrangements were made at Islamabad’s Shifa Hospital for former prime minister Imran Khan’s medical stay. The denial came after journalist Mehr Bukhari claimed that the hospital’s basement had been specially prepared for Khan’s medical care. In a social media post, Bukhari alleged
Balochistan: Security Forces Kill BLF Militant in Tump Operation
QUETTA: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation in Tump tehsil of Balochistan’s Kech district and killed an alleged militant affiliated with the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), according to security sources. The sources said the militant was attempting to flee to Iran through the Pakistan-Iran border when security forces
Petrol, Diesel Prices Slashed as Govt Announces Relief
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products, bringing down the rates of both petrol and diesel. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of diesel has been reduced by Rs 2.63 per litre, bringing its new price to Rs 412.12
Gandapur Opposes Proposed KP Police Act, Raises Serious Concerns
PESHAWAR: Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has openly opposed the proposed changes and reforms to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act, expressing serious concerns over the amendments. Speaking during a private television programme, Gandapur said the fundamental purpose of granting administrative and financial powers to the Inspector General
US Visa Fraud Tip Line Online—Key Details for Pakistani Applicants
ISLAMABAD: The US Department of State has launched a new online tip portal to allow the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse, according to US authorities. The development is particularly relevant to Pakistani applicants seeking US visas, as members of the public can now submit information about suspected
Federal Govt Announces Transfers and New Postings of Senior Officers
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the transfer and posting of several officers, with some officials being sent on deputation to different institutions. According to the notification, Hira Rizwan, a Grade-18 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service currently posted at the National Highway Authority (NHA), has been transferred, and her
KP Sees Major Reshuffle Following Grade-20 Promotions
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has issued a notification regarding the transfer and adjustment of 17 male teaching cadre officers who were recently promoted from Grade 19 to Grade 20 in the Elementary and Secondary Education Department. According to the notification issued by the Human Resource Management (HRM) Department,
Important Update for BISP Beneficiaries as Women Urged to Renew Expired CNICs
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has issued an important directive for its registered women beneficiaries, urging those with expired national identity cards to renew them immediately to avoid difficulties in receiving their quarterly payments. BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid directed beneficiaries whose Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) have
