Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating dialogue between the Iran and the United States (US), stressing the urgent need to end ongoing hostilities in the region. Read More: Pakistan ready to host US-Iran talks: PM Shehbaz The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting in Islamabad with Hakan Fidan and Badr Abdelatty. He emphasized Pakistan’s readiness […]
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Pezeshkian lauds Pakistan, urges trust-building
Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts during a call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday. He stressed that trust-building is essential to enable meaningful peace talks and mediation in the Middle East. The development highlights growing regional urgency as escalating tensions continue to affect millions across the region. During the hour-long […]
Kerosene price raised as petrol, diesel stay unchanged
KARACHI – The federal government has increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs4.66 per litre, taking it to Rs433.40 per litre, effective March 28, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Read More: Pakistan raises fuel prices sharply as Middle East war shakes oil Despite rising global oil prices, the government decided to keep […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif rejected a proposal to significant increase in fuel prices
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again rejected a proposal to significantly increase fuel prices, opting instead to keep rates unchanged and protect consumers from the impact of rising global oil prices. Read More: Government releases Rs27bn to keep petrol prices lower In a televised address on Friday, the premier said the government would bear […]
Senate surrender Rs265 million to support austerity drive
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday approved the surrender of Rs265 million to the national exchequer as part of efforts to support the government’s ongoing austerity drive amid economic pressures. Read More: 25 vehicles of PA grounded as part of austerity drive The move follows austerity measures announced earlier this month by Prime Minister […]
Malaysia backs Pakistan’s mediation efforts in Middle East
ISLAMABAD — Anwar Ibrahim has expressed support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan engaged in promoting cessation of hostilities in Mideast During the call, Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked his Malaysian counterpart for the strong message of support […]
Tarar highlights Pakistan’s rising proactive role amid tensions
ISLAMABAD — Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday that India is showing “growing anxiety” over Pakistan’s proactive role in promoting resolution amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Read More: Tarar reiterates commitment to journalists’ welfare Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar highlighted Pakistan’s increasing influence on the global stage, crediting Prime […]
Pakistan, India react strongly to Jaishankar ‘Dalal’ Remark
Politicians, bureaucrats, and journalists in Pakistan and India took to social media on Thursday to condemn India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar for describing Pakistan as a “dalal nation” amid the US-Iran peace talks. Thinks of himself a hi fi dalal, remarks reflect personal frustration. https://t.co/2Rr5hZG6Da — Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) March 26, 2026 Reducing diplomacy […]
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s role in Middle East de-escalation with China
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional stability and de-escalation in the Middle East during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan’s SMDA-Led Path to Unity and De–Escalation The discussions came after Pakistan, alongside Turkiye and Egypt, played a key role in securing a five-day […]
Government releases Rs27bn to keep petrol prices lower
The government of Pakistan has released an initial Rs27 billion to support efforts aimed at maintaining lower petrol prices for consumers amid rising global oil costs. The move is part of a broader strategy to shield the public from inflationary pressures linked to international energy markets. Read More: Petrol pumps threaten nationwide shutdown The funds have […]