ISLAMABAD: Global oil prices have risen further in the international market. U.S. crude oil increased by 0.88%, surpassing $99 per barrel, while British crude oil prices climbed 1.5%, trading at around $104 per barrel. According to a U.S. newspaper, the oil industry has warned the Trump administration that the energy crisis could worsen. Oil companies […]
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ISLAMABAD: Technology company Meta is reportedly preparing to lay off thousands of employees. According to a report by a global news agency, the company may cut up to 20% of its workforce, which would affect around 16,000 employees. The layoff process could begin within the next month. If the company proceeds with the job cuts
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ISLAMABAD: Meteorological Department Forecasts More Rain for the Next Two Days Lahore and various parts of Punjab continue to experience rainfall accompanied by thunder for the second consecutive day. Strong winds have caused a further drop in temperatures compared to yesterday. In Lahore, continuous rainfall since last night, accompanied by strong winds (recorded at 14
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Islamabad: Pakistan has informed China that it will maintain its current policy of non-engagement with Taliban government in Kabul. This stance is due to the Afghan administration’s failure to change its position regarding the presence of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil. This indicates that Pakistan has turned
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NEW YORK: The United Nations UN Security Council has formally updated its sanctions list to include over 20 senior members of the Taliban administration, imposing fresh travel bans, asset freezes, and arms embargoes on the group’s top leadership. The update, issued by the Security Council’s sanctions committee on March 9, places some of the
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to NATO allies, suggesting the alliance’s future would be “very bad” if member states fail to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with a British newspaper, President Trump discussed ongoing tensions with Iran and the need for international
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LAHORE: A suspected robber was killed during an alleged encounter with police in the Gajumata area late Sunday night, just a day after he and his accomplices allegedly looted Rs 190 million from a house in the Defense neighborhood. According to police officials, the slain suspect has been identified as Zaza Pathan. He was
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TEHRAN: Iran’s police chief announced on Sunday that security forces have arrested 500 individuals across the country on charges of providing information to enemies and hostile foreign media . Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan stated that half of the cases—250 people—involved serious security breaches. According to the police chief, these suspects provided intelligence for targeting
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QUETTA: Pakistan Customs has foiled a major smuggling attempt at Quetta Airport, seizing gold jewellery worth over Rs 40 million from passengers arriving from Dubai. According to a Customs spokesperson, the luggage of family members who arrived from Dubai on Sunday via flight FZ 345 was scanned upon arrival. During the inspection, customs officials
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QUETTA: Leaders of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) have raised serious concerns over the unchecked price hike in Quetta and have accused government price control committees of corruption. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s District Ameer, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Abdul Rehman Rafique, and Secretary General Haji Ainullah Shams, along with other leaders, expressed alarm over
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