Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after US and Israeli airstrikes, triggering a global oil crisis Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to take the nation into confidence soon on the overall situation amid the prevailing crisis in the Middle East following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran. Tensions in the Middle East […]
ISPR says the operation aims to ensure that vital sea lanes remain safe, secure and uninterrupted The Pakistan Navy on Monday launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to counter “multidimensional threats to national shipping and maritime commerce” amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the military’s media wing said. Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after
Cabinet also approves 50% work from home policy for government offices in a bid to reduce fuel consumption Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses a video message on January 27, 2026. SCREENGRAB The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Monday introduced a two-month fuel saving plan that cuts fuel quotas for official vehicles by 25% amid the
Ambassador Tipu mentions bus shortage, difficulty in arranging departures; appeals particularly to Pakistanis in Qom A woman walks in the street after an Israeli and US attack on the Gandhi Hotel Hospital amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran in Tehran, Iran, on March 2, 2026. Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, on Monday issued
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Jet fuel price has increased from Rs188.93 per liter to Rs342.32 per litre, PSO sources say LAHORE: The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and Israel has driven up global oil prices, with a direct impact on jet fuel costs and flight prices expected to rise in the coming days. According to Pakistan State
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Across the city, thousands of open manholes remain unattended, pointing to civic neglect They had initially refused to go down the 10-foot manhole, but the chief inspector had threatened to fire them. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE PESHAWAR: Across highways and narrow neighborhood streets, open manholes, several meters deep and wide, have become death traps for children, women,
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RAWALPINDI: Record inflation and declining purchasing power have led to a sharp drop in political and social iftar gatherings across the city during Ramazan this year. The long-standing tradition of organizing “30 iftars and 30 sehris” throughout the month has almost disappeared. The prices of items used for sehri and iftar have risen to the
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RAWALPINDI: Following a hike in petrol, diesel, kerosene and transport prices, prices of all food items, essential raw materials, vegetables, fruits and staples have risen sharply in the open market, dampening Eid shopping and spoiling the festive mood of low-income and government employees. Prices at low-cost facilitation markets, carts and pushcart bazaars have also doubled,
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RAWALPINDI: Prisoners brought from Adiala Central Jail to the courts of the Rawalpindi District Judiciary for hearings have complained of severe overcrowding in the jail and described the Iftar food provided to the inmates – including samosas, pakoras and dates – as extremely poor quality. Speaking to reporters after appearing in court, several defendants said
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“From weeding crops to picking cotton, women perform some of the most labor-intensive tasks in agriculture” MULTAN: Often described as the backbone of the national economy, Pakistan’s agriculture sector is highly dependent on the hard work and commitment of rural women, whose role in agricultural activities is indispensable. Leaders of the farming community have argued
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