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MULTAN: Traders in southern Punjab have announced a protest against the increase in electricity fixed charges and rising petroleum prices, calling for a demonstration tomorrow at 2 PM at Bohar Gate Chowk. The protest call was issued by…

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the country currently has sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, assuring that supply remains stable in line with demand. Chairing a meeting of the Petroleum…

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Iran could face more destructive military strikes as early as Tuesday night if no agreement is reached, while maintaining that diplomatic efforts are still underway. Speaking at a…

PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the schedule for the Senate by-election on a general seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which fell vacant following the disqualification of former senator Murad Saeed.…

GWADAR: Gwadar Port has witnessed a surge in commercial activity with the arrival of the cargo vessel MV Reva Glory, carrying 11,629 metric tons of cargo, signaling growing investor confidence in the facility, officials said on Monday.…

ASSAM: Chief Minister of India’s Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has made controversial statements regarding the Muslim community, raising widespread concern and criticism. During a public address in Assam, he claimed that the Bharatiya…

WASHINGTON: Significant progress has been reported in talks over a possible ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with discussions underway for a 45-day truce, according to US media. Reports suggest that negotiations involving the…

KARACHI: Another spell of rain is expected to hit several parts of Pakistan as a western weather system continues to influence the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Monday. The Met Office said the system is…

TEHRAN: Iran has firmly stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened unless compensation for damages caused by US and Israeli airstrikes is provided. According to officials from the Iranian President’s Office, the statement comes…

WASHINGTON: Global oil markets witnessed a sharp surge following a strong warning issued by US President Donald Trump to Iran, escalating fears of a major energy crisis. According to reports, US crude oil prices jumped by 2.35 percent to…