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Case reviewed by five-member bench led by CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja.

ISLAMABAD: Prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) are expected to increase by Rs5.25 and Rs6.50 per litre, respectively, for the upcoming fortnight starting July 16, owing to a rise in global oil prices and import premiums. According to informed sources, the ex-depot price of petrol is projected to rise by about 2pc to Rs272.04 per litre, while HSD is likely to see a 2.5pc increase to approximately Rs279.48 per litre. The final prices will be announced after government approval. Currently, petrol is priced at Rs266.79 per litre following a Rs8.36 per litre hike on June 30. Widely used in motorcycles, rickshaws, and private vehicles, petrol has a direct impact on the budgets of middle- and lower-income households. Diesel, which fuels heavy transport, agricultural machinery, and trains, stands at Rs272.98 per litre after a Rs10.39 hike earlier this month. Its price is considered highly inflationary, influencing the cost of food and other essential goods. Transporters have already begun adjusting fares in ...

ISLAMABAD - In a significant diplomatic development, the interior ministers of Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq convened in Tehran for a landmark trilateral conference aimed at enhancing facilitation for religious pilgrims traveling between the three countries.

LAHORE - PML-N MPA and Chairperson of the Punjab Women Protection Authority Hina Parvez Butt has submitted an important resolution in the Punjab Assembly (PA) strongly condemning the brutal killing of nine Punjabi citizens in Balochistan.

Союз украинских организаций Болгарии (СУОБ) "Мать Украина" заявил, что комик из Сум Феликс Редька, за свой счет восстановивший могилу украинского историка и писателя Михаила Драгоманова в Софии, повредил могилу. Об этом 13 июля проинформировало издание болгарской диаспоры "Украински вести", полный текст заявления предоставили изданию "ГОРДОН".

PESHAWAR - The incidents of targeted killings continued to happen in North Waziristan, as according to the local police on Monday, unidentified gunmen shot dead a prominent tribal leader and his driver.

Rep. Maxine Waters has warned two pending crypto bills could gut consumer protections and hand more power to politically connected players.

Президент США Дональд Трамп во время встречи с генеральным секретарем НАТО Марком Рютте пообещал предоставить Украине оружие на "миллиарды долларов" за счет государств-членов НАТО.

In de strijd tegen schulden moeten consumenten meer tegen zichzelf in bescherming worden genomen, vindt directeur Arjan Vliegenthart van financieel voorlichtingsbureau Nibud. En daarom pleit hij ervoor dat alle vaste lasten op één dag worden afgeschreven.

Немецкие войска будут готовы убивать российских солдат, если россияне нападут на государство-члена НАТО.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Monday anno­unced a new initiative for underprivileged litigants to engage legal representation, at state expense. The initiative, launched under the auspices of the Law and Justice Commi­ssion of Pakistan (LJCP), will be implemented acr­oss all levels of the judiciary, from magistrate courts to the Supreme Court. The counsels in such cases would be given up to Rs50,000 in remuneration, which would be provided to them through the Dis­trict Legal Empo­werment Commi­ttees, to ensure equi­table access to justice for all citizens. The decision was taken during a meeting presided over by the chief justice at the Supreme Court Branch Registry in Quetta. The meeting reviewed institutional linkages between the bar associations of Balo­c­histan and LJCP in strengthening justice delivery. During the meeting, the CJP shared insights from his visits to some remote districts, where he noticed a gap in coordination bet­ween bar associations and the LJCP. He said that des...

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of a northern Gaza hospital, has been held by the Israel Prison Service since his arrest in December 2024. His lawyer says he has since lost one-third of his body weight, is suffering from heart issues and that 'he doesn't understand what he did'

Israel's prime minister is interested first and foremost in his political survival. If he has no choice, he will bow to Trump's pressure and seal a two-part deal, only to try and resume the war after the first stage to keep the far-right parties on board

The plan aims to target areas of the economy with the highest growth potential, reduce regulatory burdens, and deepen international partnerships.

The plan aims to target areas of the economy with the highest growth potential, reduce regulatory burdens, and deepen international partnerships.