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Govt cites past deals as NA debates fuel costs

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly session on Tuesday witnessed a second consecutive day of heated debate over the increase in petroleum prices amid a war in the Gulf, with treasury and opposition members exchanging sharp criticism over economic policies and governance. The session, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, began with prayers for those martyred in … Read more

NDMA issues heatwave alert for Sindh, Punjab

. ISLAMABAD: The NDMA on Tuesday issued a heat alert for various districts in Sindh and Punjab, warning of potentially severe temperatures starting from April 11. The authority said that districts likely to be impacted include Dadu, Jacobabad, Larkana, and the surrounding areas. “Jamshoro, Qambar Shahdadkot, Ghotki, Khairpur, Sanghar, Umerkot, and Kashmore are also at … Read more

Pakistan condemns Israeli minister’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Qatar, Turkiye, Jordan also reject Ben-Gvir’s incursion into mosque, call it flagrant violation of international law Pakistan on Tuesday condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir a day earlier. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement called the act “a direct assault on the sanctity and historical character of … Read more

IRSA okays 15% Kharif shortfall

View of the Sukkur Barrage formerly known as the Lloyd Barrage, as flood water passes through, following monsoon rains and rising levels of Indus River in Sukkur, Sindh province. Photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has approved a projected water shortfall of up to 15 per cent for early Kharif 2026, while … Read more

Pakistan urges ‘restraint and diplomacy’ at UNSC Hormuz vote as Mideast negotiations hit snag

Warns that if military escalation and disruptions in Hormuz persist, the suffering will extend far beyond the region Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. photo: file Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and a breakdown in dialogue between the United States and Iran, Pakistan on Tuesday called for restraint, … Read more