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[ Oil prices steadied on Tuesday at more than one-week highs amid fading hopes of a deal between the US and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump demanded compensation for damage the US has incurred. Brent crude futures fell 10 cents, or 0.11%, to $87.62 a barrel, while … Read more
White House said president aboard Air Force One while he flew on alternate military aircraft, says Washington Post US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 23, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump secretly departed Türkiye on a military aircraft last month amid an alleged … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan looks to accelerate its transition towards cleaner transport, industry stakeholders and policy experts are calling for continuity and predictability in the country’s automotive policy, warning that prolonged uncertainty could weaken consumer confidence and slow investment as the automobile market begins to recover. Policy experts familiar with the sector say continuity is … Read more
[ Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker on Monday to discuss bilateral economic relations and opportunities for strengthening financial cooperation, a statement from the Finance Division said. Aurangzeb briefed Baker on his recent visit to Washington, where … Read more
. FAISALABAD: Twelve workers of a bakery in the Millat Chowk area were hospitalised after allegedly suffering food poisoning, police said. According to police, the workers, aged between 12 and 27, prepared chicken curry for their meal at the bakery. Shortly after eating it, they developed symptoms of food poisoning and were shifted to Allied … Read more
Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.
. FAISALABAD: The livestock department has expedited veterinary arrangements in Faisalabad to ensure timely care for animals in case of flooding. Livestock Director Dr Haider Ali Khan said this during a visit to Chiniot, where he inspected key livestock facilities, development projects and diagnostic infrastructure. He reviewed the department’s preparedness for possible flood emergencies, with … Read more
By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.
360 divisional and 286 district schemes cancelled; project costs rise 4050% amid inflation RAWALPINDI: The District Development Plan (DDP) for Rawalpindi district for the new financial year 2026-27 has yet to be finalised, despite the second month of the fiscal year nearing its end, amid an acute financial crisis. The plan is still at the … Read more
. Bangladesh’s newly sworn in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman claps during an oath-taking ceremony at the South Plaza of the parliament building, following BNP’s landslide victory in the national polls, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 17. Photo: REUTERS JHARKHAND: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told India’s envoy on Monday that there was a need to create … Read more