Staff Report

Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices by nearly Rs15 per litre
- By Staff Report
- May 9, 2026
The federal government has raised petrol and diesel prices by almost Rs 15 per litre each for the next week. According to a notification issued…

Security forces kill five India-sponsored terrorists in two KP IBOs
- By Staff Report
- May 8, 2026
Pakistan’s security forces killed five terrorists during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 7-8. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated on Friday…

No plan to abolish BISP; provinces may get administrative control
- By Staff Report
- May 8, 2026
The federal government is considering the option of devolving the Benazir Income Support Programme to the provinces. Established in 2008, BISP is Pakistan’s largest social…

Pakistan denies reports of targeted deportations from UAE
- By Staff Report
- May 8, 2026
Pakistan’s Interior Ministry on Friday denied reports of specifically targeting its citizens for deportation from the United Arab Emirates, describing the allegations as “malicious propaganda”…

Islamabad Weather: Up to 3°C above normal temperatures likely
- By Staff Report
- May 8, 2026
Very hot and dry weather is expected across Islamabad, Rawalpindi and most regions of Pakistan during the upcoming weekend. Meteorological conditions indicate that continental air…

Iran establishes body to regulate, tax shipping in Strait of Hormuz
- By Staff Report
- May 8, 2026
Iran has established a new mechanism to regulate maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz, including approving vessel movements and collecting fees. According to a…

Iran accuses US of escalating tensions, undermining diplomacy
- By Staff Report
- May 8, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of consistently sabotaging diplomatic initiatives in favour of military escalation, though he did not elaborate…

Pakistan rejects LNG spot bids for May amid Qatar supply hopes
- By Staff Report
- May 8, 2026
Pakistan has rejected bids for spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments for May amid rising uncertainty surrounding regional energy supply routes. Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL)…

Russia opposes US-backed resolution on Hormuz at UNSC
- By Staff Report
- May 8, 2026
Russia on Friday opposed a United States-backed resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as yet another attempt to heighten tensions in the region.…

Pakistan ready to take on Bangladesh in Test series opener
- By Staff Report
- May 7, 2026
Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in the Test series opener beginning at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on May 8. Sylhet International Cricket…




