Islamabad: The Senate was informed today that no additional tax or levy has been imposed on petrol. According to Radio Pakistan, during the Question Hour in the Senate, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik clarified that the only levy currently imposed is a 2.5 rupees per liter carbon support levy
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of lives in a devastating fire in Hong Kong. In their separate statements, they extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and conveyed sympathy to all those affected by the tragedy. According
Lahore: The Punjab Government has announced a ban on the production of petrol motorcycle rickshaws across the province. This decision was reached during a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee held in Lahore, presided over by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting included a comprehensive briefing
Islamabad: Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to explore new opportunities of cooperation in the energy sector. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Ambassador of Kuwait to Pakistan, Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi, held in Islamabad. According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister for
Gilgit: Minister for Development and Planning Ahsan Iqbal has inaugurated a Cancer Facility center at the Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, and Radiotherapy of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission in Gilgit. The Federal Minister expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission during the inauguration. According to
Islamabad: Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the GSP Plus framework, emphasizing that the Pakistan-EU partnership remains central to governance reforms, institutional strengthening, and sustainable development. The affirmation came during a meeting between Minister for Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar and European Union monitoring delegation led by Advisor
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed that possession cases of destitute widows be resolved on priority. Chairing a meeting in Lahore, she ordered daily monitoring of actions against illegal occupation of properties, with a report to be submitted to her every day. According to Radio Pakistan, the Chief
Washington dc: The Afghan suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington DC, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had previously opposed the Afghan Taliban. He had a history of working with the US military during his time in Afghanistan. Lakanwal relocated to the United States in 2021 and obtained US