Alerts
• Petroleum Division flags irregular lifting of imported LPG from terminals • Ogra asked to ensure supplies at notified prices, particularly in remote areas ISLAMABAD: The government has taken notice of the alleged hoarding of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to create an artificial shortage ahead of w...
KARACHI: Despite a sales slowdown, outstanding car loans rose for the 22nd consecutive month to Rs407 billion in September from Rs393.3bn in August, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. Assemblers saw a 12 per cent year-on-year and 3pc month-on-month drop in sales of cars, SUVs,...
• President Sisi says Cairo will take ‘any measure’ to protect kingdom if asked• Iran backs ‘political process’, offers to mediate• Saudi, Houthi forces trade fire CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledged on Saturday that Egypt was ready to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Y...
GWADAR/QUETTA: Pakistan has suspended trade with Iran through the official Gabd-Rimdan (250) and Taftan border crossings, it emerged on Saturday. The Ministry of Commerce issued a memorandum on Friday, seen by Dawn, withdrawing its earlier order dated Oct 3 with immediate effect. Shahid Rind, advise...
GWADAR/QUETTA: Pakistan has suspended trade with Iran through the official Gabd-Rimdan (250) and Taftan border crossings, it emerged on Saturday. The Ministry of Commerce issued a memorandum on Friday, seen by Dawn, withdrawing its earlier order dated Oct 3 with immediate effect. Shahid Rind, advise...
Manchester City bounced back from their midweek setback in Europe to maintain their perfect Premier League start with Erling Haaland’s double propelling them to a 3-2 home win over Ipswich Town on Saturday. Paris Saint-Germain inflicted a first meaningful defeat on Enzo Maresca’s side in the Champio...
At least 17 people were killed and two dozen more injured on Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that was likely caused by sudden rainfall during a Hindu religious gathering, officials said. West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari told reporters the fatalities included a seven-year-old...
GWADAR/QUETTA: Pakistan has suspended trade with Iran through the official Gabd-Rimdan (250) and Taftan border crossings with immediate effect, it emerged on Saturday. The Ministry of Commerce issued a memorandum on Friday, seen by Dawn, withdrawing its earlier order (No. 9(3)2017-Iran) dated Oct 3 ...
Police and protesters clashed violently in Paris and other French cities on Saturday on the sidelines of nationwide marches against soaring inflation, with one demonstrator’s hand blown off, multiple blazes set, and looters breaking into dozens of stores to strip them bare. With just months to go be...
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban for Indian aircraft for another month, until Nov 24, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The previous extension of the ban was set to expire on Oct 24. “Pakistan airspace not available for Indian registered a...
From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a diesel deal that could help Russia fund its war, it has been a damaging week for ties between Kyiv and its most important ally, Washington. Frustrated by high energy costs he blames partly on Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, US...
FOR decades, discrimination and prejudice have narrowed the space for the country’s minority communities. The HRCP has warned that non-Muslim groups subjected to the misuse of the blasphemy laws as well as forced marriages and conversions endure constant violations of basic liberties. Its new report...
