Pakistan

Policy 2030 targets paperless governance, online public services, AI skills for 100,000 youth

Delegations highlighted concerns related to ongoing development projects

Officers expressed complete confidence in the provincial political leadership

Passenger coach travelling from Turbat to Quetta came under fire, leaving a woman seriously injured

Dar calls Kashmir dispute 'heart of regional instability'

Senior law officer believes that both the FCC and petitioner misunderstood Imran Khan's 'release force'

Body to reconsider acting VC appointment

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Field Marshal Munir reaffirms resolve to eliminate terrorism

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High flood persists at Khanki and Qadirabad

Body refers probe into newspaper article to press council

PAC panel told 278,649 consumers received inflated electricity bills

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UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday praised Pakistan’s initiative at the UN Security Council (UNSC) to strengthen mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes, saying the move was particularly important at a time when conflicts were escalating across the Middle East and beyond. Addressing an UNSC open debate held pursuant to Pakistan-sponsored Resolution 2788 (2025), the UN chief presented recommendations aimed at making diplomacy, mediation and conflict prevention more effective tools for maintaining international peace and security. The resolution, which was presented by Pakistan during its presidency of the UNSC last year and adopted unanimously by the Council, seeks to strengthen the use of peaceful means available under the UN Charter, including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and judicial settlement. Pakistan had argued that diplomacy should not be used only after conflicts erupt but should serve as a means to prevent crises from escalating. “As conf...

The government on Thursday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.40 and Rs3.62 per litre, respectively, passing on the impact of fluctuating global oil prices following renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf. Following the changes, the price of petrol stands at Rs331.52 per litre, while that of HSD stands at Rs378.66 per litre. The government is charging a total of Rs110 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs96 on diesel. The Petroleum Division’s notification said the new prices would be applicable on July 24 (Friday). The diesel price has come down from a peak of Rs520.35 recorded on April 3. Its price had started rising from Rs281 per litre after the US-Iran war broke out on February 28. The petrol price had peaked at Rs458.41 on April 3 after beginning its upward trajectory from Rs266 in the first week of March. Earlier, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced that fuel prices would now be fixed on a daily basis due to fluctuations in international market prices ...

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to dismantle terrorist infrastructure wherever it poses a threat to the country and its people.

PM slams Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers

• Says will hold Iran accountable if Houthis attack ships • Iran warns US troops against carrying out 'manifestly u