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KARACHI: Goods transport operators across Pakistan have announced a 10 percent increase in freight charges following a sharp rise in petroleum product prices, further intensifying inflationary pressures in the country. According to the…

LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari embarked today on an official visit to China from April 25 to May 1 at the invitation of the Chinese government. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the president will undertake a multi-city…

ISLAMABAD: Police have issued a traffic plan and advisory for residents of the federal capital as high-level talks between Iran and the United States resume. According to officials, strict security measures will be in place across…

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet has approved the Speaker and Deputy Speaker Privileges and Salaries Act 2026. Under the proposed legislation, the powers, privileges, and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be defined…

WASHINGTON: The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University SIPA hosted a high-level discussion titled “A Conversation with the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States: Pakistan’s Emerging Role in…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai presented an Adidas Trionado Football to the President of the Society of Foreign Consuls during the Society’s Executive Committee meeting. The…

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new and modernized website aimed at improving public facilitation and making identity-related services more user-friendly. According to NADRA, the…

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Bureau of Statistics has released its latest weekly inflation report, showing a sharp rise in the country’s inflation trend. According to the report, Pakistan’s annual inflation rate has increased to 13.98 percent,…

SKARDU: The federal government is actively pursuing development initiatives in Gilgit-Baltistan, with a strong focus on infrastructure, education, and energy, Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam said on Saturday.…

KARACHI: Islamabad United delivered a dominant performance in the 36th match of the tournament, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by 8 wickets at the National Bank Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 81 runs, Islamabad United comfortably…