Petrol hits Rs458 per litre, diesel soars to Rs520 in steep fuel hike
The government has implemented a major increase in fuel prices, raising petrol to Rs458.41 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) to Rs520.35 per litre. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik confirmed the new rates, which took effect immediately, citing global oil market pressures and
Pakistani ships to carry Kuwaiti fuel as regional tensions continue
Kuwait has agreed to deploy Pakistani-flagged ships for transporting diesel and jet fuel after Iran permitted safe passage for oil cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement comes amid ongoing regional instability and aims to ensure that fuel supplies reach Pakistan without
Pakistan signals US–Iran talks in coming days
Pakistan has said it is ready to host meaningful talks between the United States and Iran in the “coming days” as part of a broader diplomatic push to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement came after Islamabad hosted foreign
35 Pakistani universities feature in QS Subject Rankings 2026
A total of 35 Pakistani universities have been included in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, marking a continued presence of the country’s higher education institutions in global academic rankings. The rankings assess universities across multiple disciplines based on research output,
Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, global data shows
Pakistan has been ranked the most polluted country in the world in 2025, according to new data released by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir. The report highlights dangerously high levels of fine particulate matter, placing the country at the top of global
Nationwide rain spell expected across Pakistan from today
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a nationwide spell of rain and thunderstorms starting March 24, as a strong western weather system enters the country. The system is expected to affect most regions through March 30, bringing varying intensities of rainfall along
US intelligence flags Pakistan missile programme as a potential threat to the American homeland
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Pakistan’s missile programme in the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment as a potential threat to the American homeland. The report places Pakistan alongside China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea in developing missile delivery systems capable
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree on Eid Truce, Pause Military Operations
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr, pausing ongoing military operations along their shared border after weeks of escalating conflict. The decision was announced as a goodwill gesture amid rising tensions and humanitarian concerns. According to officials, the
Pakistan and India Drawn Together in Men’s Hockey World Cup Pool
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has placed Pakistan and India in the same group — Pool D — for the upcoming 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup, setting up one of the tournament’s most anticipated fixtures in the group stage. The 2026 Hockey World
First Oil Shipment Reaches Pakistan via Strait of Hormuz Amid Crisis
Pakistan has received its first crude oil shipment through the Strait of Hormuz since the recent disruption caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East, marking a critical development for the country’s energy supply. The oil tanker MT Karachi, carrying approximately 80 million