Rail, transport fares raised after fuel hike

LAHORE: The sharp increase in petroleum prices has begun rippling through the country’s transport sector, pushing up fares for buses, rickshaws, taxis and railways and piling fresh pressure on commuters already struggling to keep pace with rising living costs. Transport operators across several cities have started raising fares on both intercity and urban routes, citing … Read more

Japan asks US not to disadvantage Tokyo

[ . TOKYO: Japan has sought assurances from the US that Tokyo will not be put at a disadvantage under Washington’s latest tariff measures, urging that a potential 15% tariff not be applied to Japanese goods, its trade minister said. Ryosei Akazawa said he made the request during a two-hour meeting in Washington with US … Read more

Women shine in night tournament

ramazan cricket fever

Contests evoke enthusiastic response from players, families; future plans may include All-Pakistan Women’s Tape League KARACHI: During the holy month of Ramazan, the tradition of playing cricket after iftar becomes increasingly popular across Pakistan. In Karachi, where young people are often seen playing tape-ball cricket late into the night, women are now increasingly becoming part … Read more

Economic stabilisation visible in FY26, says Iqbal

[ Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal chairs a consultative meeting in Islamabad on producing two landmark historical web series on Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan’s economy has shown signs of stabilisation and is gradually moving toward recovery during … Read more