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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre for the next fortnight of March 2026, high-speed diesel (HSD) up by Rs5.16 per litre, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on Saturday. Following the increase, the price of petrol has jumped from Rs258.17 to Rs266.17 while […]
ISLAMABAD – A Pakistani astronaut will join a short-term mission aboard the China Space Station in 2026 as a payload specialist, conducting scientific experiments on behalf of Pakistan, according to a statement issued on Friday by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The announcement came as CMSA unveiled its 2026 spaceflight plans, which include two […]
NEWS YORK – American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, who wrote and performed hits through the 1950s and 60s, including Oh! Carol, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Bad Blood, Laughter in the Rain and Calendar Girl, has died at the age of 86. “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father […]
LONDON – Thirty years ago, a game named Resident Evil ushered in the survival horror genre – a blend of nerve-shredding tension, elaborate puzzles, and intricate inventory management. The series became Japanese developer Capcom’s best-selling franchise ever, prompting books, films and TV programmes, as well as more games. So how does the latest edition, Resident […]
MUSCAT – The winter tourism season in the Sultanate of Oman is delivering strong results this year, reflecting the country’s growing appeal as a preferred destination for regional and international travelers. Stretching from October to April, the winter season has seen a noticeable rise in visitor numbers and hotel occupancy rates across the country. The […]
BUCHAREST – The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) will be marking the Romanian tradition of Martisor through events organised at its branches in Budapest, Stockholm and Vienna, according to the ICR Facebook page. The Romanian Cultural Institute in Vienna organises on Sunday, 1 March, between 15:00 and 18:00, the workshop ‘Martisor, Romanian tradition and beauty,’ an […]
Bitcoin (BTC to PKR) plunged toward $63,000 on Saturday after the United States and Israel confirmed military strikes inside Iran, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. With traditional financial markets closed for the weekend, crypto markets reacted alone, triggering over $250 million in liquidations within hours. According to market data, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped nearly […]
Pakistan secured a thrilling five-run victory over Sri Lanka in Pallekele, but the result was insufficient to keep their semi-final hopes alive at the T20 World Cup 2026. Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman provided a record-breaking opening partnership, dominating Sri Lanka’s bowling and helping Pakistan post a challenging total of 212 for eight wickets. Despite […]
Muslims in Quetta will observe the 11th fast of Ramadan on Sunday, March 1, 2025. As the holy month continues, fasting hours gradually increase, and residents are advised to follow accurate Sehri and Iftar timings. Below are the Ramadan timings for Quetta on the 11th Roza. Fiqh Sehri Time Iftar Time Total Fasting Duration Hanafi […]
Stresses need to rely solely on authentic information, refrain from spreading fallacious information People work near the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters building in Islamabad on August 16, 2024. Photo: AFP The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) urged citizens on Saturday to exercise responsibility while using social media and digital platforms in view of the prevailing […]
