QUETTA: The Balochistan government’s budget for the next fiscal year is expected to exceed Rs 1,100 billion, with special priority set to be given to education, health, law and order, and public welfare sectors, according to sources within the provincial finance department. Provincial Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Noshirwani will present the budget for the upcoming […]
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KARACHI: Pakistan plans to establish its first coal-based fertilizer plant under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $1.12 billion project that analysts say could strengthen fertilizer security and eventually turn the country into a net exporter of urea. The facility will be developed by Pakistan’s largest fertilizer producer, Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), under the second phase
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KABUL: At least 22 people were killed and about 36 others injured when a truck carrying returning Afghan refugees overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said. Authorities said most of the victims were women and children. The accident took place in Laghman province on the main highway linking Kabul with Nangarhar,
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ISLAMABAD: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday described relations between Washington and Islamabad as a growing “true friendship,” crediting Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for their role in regional peace efforts. Speaking at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth praised the Pakistani leadership while
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GWADAR: South Air’s first test flight successfully landed at the New Gwadar International Airport, marking a significant milestone for the facility’s operational readiness. Airport officials and representatives of relevant agencies welcomed the aircraft upon arrival. The successful landing represents an important step toward enhancing Gwadar’s air connectivity and expanding commercial activity in the region. Officials said
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KARACHI: Pakistani authorities have seized millions of liters of illegally stored petrol and diesel in a major crackdown on unauthorized petroleum activities near the Sindh-Balochistan border. In a statement, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) said it carried out a large-scale enforcement operation against illegal fuel storage facilities in border areas of Sindh and
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MANSEHRA: A record number of tourists visited Kaghan Valley over three days during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, with foreign tourists also among the visitors. Families enjoyed the pleasant weather and spent the Eid break in the scenic mountain valley. According to data from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority, 128,862 tourists traveled to Kaghan during
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WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, held an important meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, where both sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, security, and counterterrorism. The meeting focused on Pakistan-US relations, regional developments, and ways to enhance mutual cooperation in areas of
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On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, a leading welfare organization from Pakistan distributed sacrificial meat, Eid gifts, and presents among families affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza as part of its humanitarian efforts. In this regard, Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman from AlKhidmat Foundation, spent Eid in Egypt to express solidarity with orphaned children, widows, and displaced families
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WASHINGTON: The proposed peace agreement involving Iran includes plans for a $300 billion international investment fund, according to claims made by American media outlets. The proposal, which has drawn significant international attention, is reportedly aimed at supporting Iran’s economic recovery following years of regional tensions and conflict. As per the American publication, Iranian officials initially
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