U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, United States, March 19, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters ISLAMABAD: With a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump fast approaching, Pakistan has taken unprecedented diplomatic action to salvage a […]
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Givt absorbed the shock for two to three weeks, supporting the load internally while ensuring uninterrupted availability ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday defended its handling of rising fuel prices, telling the National Assembly that emergency measures, including subsidies exceeding 100 billion rupees, had been put in place to protect consumers after global oil markets were
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People walk past closed shops, following protests against falling currency values, in the Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026. PHOTO: WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ISLAMABAD: In a bid to curb rising energy consumption amid a deepening energy crisis, the federal government on Monday ordered the closure of markets and shopping
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According to him, Pakistan’s demonstrated capacity to respect its commitments strengthens mutual trust rather than any tension Pakistan-UAE flags. Photo: File The repayment of matured long-term foreign deposits in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reflects Pakistan’s improved external liquidity position, economic stability and enhanced political credibility, as well as its ability to honor its international
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday highlighted the need to introduce eco-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, citing the changing regional situation and rising global oil prices as key concerns, and stressing the importance of conserving foreign exchange reserves. Addressing a ceremony marking the provision of eco-smart electric vehicles to the traffic police in
“We do not comment on these individual and specific incidents”, specifies the spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said on Monday that the peace process was underway, but declined to comment on reports that Pakistan had shared a ceasefire framework to end
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Shehbaz Sharif says efforts should focus on improving railway system to increase revenue Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds a meeting with Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi in Islamabad. PHOTO: Office of the Prime Minister Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government was avoiding imposing additional financial burden on the public during a meeting with Railways Minister
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KP Police. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE PESHAWAR: Two police officers and a security guard were killed in separate shootings in Bannu on Monday, authorities said. The Express PK Press Club. The first attack occurred in front of an office of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Baka Khel area, where gunmen opened fire on security
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CJP Afridi describes agreement as an important step for constitutional governance and fundamental rights in both countries The ceremony of the agreement on judicial cooperation between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Turkey in Islamabad. PHOTO: SCREENSHOT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief Justice Yahya Afridi on Monday stressed the importance
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A parliamentary committee has asked all candidates to temporarily suspend the submission of their nomination papers A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporter waves the party flag during a rally. PHOTO: FILE The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will officially announce its candidate and cover candidate for the vacant Senate seat today, party chief Junaid Akbar said in a
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