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[ Putin hints at peace deal, Tehran adds ships to list of those it will penalise if they cross the Strait NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Thursday after US strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns about disruption to Middle East supplies, while comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin signalling … Read more
Seoul reportedly weighing maritime patrol aircraft, mine detection unit for strait amid public opposition for move Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 24, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS South Korea is reviewing options, including military measures, to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the presidential office said on Friday, while denying media reports that the … Read more
Murder case involving Clancy and her 3 children highlights postpartum psychosis and gaps in care Postpartum psychosis has been at the centre of the Lindsay Clancy case, drawing renewed attention to one of the most severe mental health conditions that can affect women after childbirth. Clancy, a 36-year-old former nurse pleaded not guilty in connection … Read more
Islamabad says century-old Hindu temple collapsed due to torrential rains, restoration underway Foreign Office. Photo: File The Foreign Office on Friday rejected India’s allegations over the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Narowal as “false and politically motivated,” saying the structure had been damaged by torrential rains. India’s Foreign Ministry on September 2 … Read more
[ Weeks of stress fades away as bourse gains 4.5% week-on-week. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The KSE-100 index closed merely around 150 points higher at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday after a volatile session in which early gains of more than 1,000 points faded on profit-taking. Investors remained cautious as rising international oil prices, … Read more
[ Committee also okays diesel price intervention rules for emergencies, IFEM overhaul ISLAMABAD: The Committee on Petroleum Pricing on Thursday recommended setting a target of June 2027 for petrol price deregulation, as it finalised recommendations for a more transparent and predictable fuel pricing framework. The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, … Read more
[ Net foreign reserves with commercial banks dropped $78.8 million to $5.41 billion over the same period State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose $19 million to $17.12 billion in the week ended August 28, 2026, according to data released by the … Read more
Influencer alleges hotel staff forcibly entered her room, assaulted her and took her phones during a payment dispute Social media influencer Nafia Sahar has spoken out against a high-end private hotel in Karachi, alleging that hotel staff assaulted and harassed her during an incident on August 22. She shared details of the incident in an … Read more
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has announced the 2026 season for the live capture of cranes and issued a notification outlining strict regulations for hunters and camp operators. According to the notification, the season will remain in force from September 1 to October 15. A quota of 100 camps has been fixed across different districts … Read more
[ Including broadening tax base, reducing burden on compliant taxpayers, improving efficiency through digitalisation APP September 04, 2026 Less than a minute read A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila June 17, 2009. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Thursday said that Pakistan was … Read more