By Riaz Hussain PESHAWAR: For Pakistan, a crisis thousands of kilometres away in the Middle East could eventually show up at petrol stations, on electricity bills and in the prices of everyday goods.Growing tensions around two of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — are…
By Riaz HussainPESHAWAR, — Frequent changes in fuel prices are adding to the financial pressures facing millions of ordinary Pakistanis, increasing transportation costs and putting further strain on household budgets already squeezed by higher food, education and healthcare expenses.For 46-year-old Nisar Khan, a taxi driver and father of six, the rising cost of petrol has…
ISLAMABAD – Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan on Wednesday called for direct dialogue to resolve security disputes between the two neighbours, rejecting military action and the use of trade and transit as political pressure. Addressing the National Defence University in Islamabad, Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb acknowledged Pakistan’s concerns over militant threats allegedly emanating from Afghan territory, but…
Riyaz Hussain ISLAMABAD — Pakistan could suffer an estimated $4.5 billion loss in exports because of the prolonged closure of its border and trade routes with Afghanistan, according to a new report by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). The report comes as trade between the two countries has faced serious disruptions since October…
مردان: نیو سرخ ڈھیری میں مبینہ سرچ آپریشن کے دوران ایک ایسا عجیب واقعہ سامنے آیا ہے جس نے پولیس کی کارروائی اور کرایہ داری قوانین کے نفاذ پر کئی سوالات کھڑے کر دیے ہیں۔مقامی افراد کے مطابق تھانہ شیخ ملتون کی حدود میں پولیس سرچ اینڈ سٹرائیک آپریشن کر رہی تھی، جس کا مقصد…
ISLAMABAD: Fourteen newborn babies were killed when a fire broke out in the neonatal unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad early Wednesday morning, raising serious questions about fire safety and emergency response arrangements at one of the country’s major public hospitals. According to officials, the fire erupted at around 6:45…
Reuter Oil prices rose on Friday as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies through two of the world’s most critical shipping routes—the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.Brent crude futures gained 70 cents, or 0.83%, to $84.93 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Mines and Minerals, Arif Ahmadzai, has stressed the importance of holding free, fair, and transparent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying that a credible democratic process is essential for strengthening public confidence and ensuring regional stability.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the minister said that the people of Gilgit-Baltistan have historically played…
Taimoor Khan Civilian gun ownership is rapidly increasing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with experts linking the trend to rising insecurity, fear of violence, deep-rooted social traditions, and the state’s growing reliance on arms licensing as a source of revenue. Official data show that between January 2024 and March 2026, more than 400,000 people applied for arms…
Peshawar: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has unveiled a strengthened climate strategy with the formation of a high-level Climate Resilience Committee, as the province faces intensifying environmental pressures linked to climate change and rising temperatures. Officials say the move reflects growing urgency after a series of extreme weather events, including floods, heatwaves, erratic rainfall, and…
