Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Saudi Foreign Ministry urges India, Pakistan to resolve dispute through diplomacy
RIYADH, APR 30: The Saudi Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on India and Pakistan to avoid escalation and seek diplomatic means to resolve any disputes. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its concern regarding the escalating tension between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” the ministry said in a statement on X. It urged both countries to “reduce tensions and resolve disputes through diplomatic means.” The Saudi statement comes as tensions between the neighboring countries escalated after 26 people were killed in an attack near theRead More
‘Pakistan has credible intelligence of possible Indian military action’
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan has credible intelligence reports regarding military action by India in the next 24 to 36 hours. “Pakistan has credible intelligence that India intends to carry out military action against Pakistan in the next 24-36 hours on the pretext of baseless and concocted allegations of involvement in the Pahalgam incident,” Tarar said in a video statement issued late Tuesday. Warning that such action would have “catastrophic consequences for the entire region and beyond,” the minister reiterated Pakistan’s stanceRead More
HEC holds graduation ceremony of 300 Afghan students
ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR, APR 30 /DNA/ – A graduation ceremony for 300 Afghan students under HEC’s ‘Allama Muhammad Iqbal 3000 Scholarships to Afghan Students (Prime Minister’s Directive) – Phase II’ was held at the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar. Distinguished guests included Dr. Jamil Ahmad, Member (IT) HEC, Ambassador (R) Mohammad Sadiq, PM’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mr. Mohibullah Hafiz, Consul General, Afghan Consulate, Peshawar, Engr. Muhammad Raza Chohan, Adviser (HRD) HEC, Mr. Zeeshan Khan, Project Director (HRD) HEC and Prof. Dr. Usman Ghani, Director, IMSciences. Dr. Usman Ghani delivered theRead More
OGRA notifies Rs. 37.80 decrease in LPG cylinder prices
ISLAMABAD, APR 30 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has notified the maximum Price of LPG, effective May 01 2025, as under; Notified LPG Producer prices Rs. / Ton Rs / 11.8 kg Cylinder May-2025 ( w.e.f 01-05-2025) 203,861.82 2,405.57 April -2025 207,065.14 2,443.37 Increase / (Decrease) (3,203.32) (37.80) Notified LPG Consumer prices Rs. / Ton Rs / 11.8 kg Cylinder May-2025 ( w.e.f 01-05-2025) 245,161.82 2,892.91 April-2025 248,365.14 2,930.71 Increase / (Decrease) (3,203.32) (37.80) 2. Read More
Time to Rein in Telecom Providers’ Fleecing Practices
The telecom industry in Pakistan, once considered a shining example of digital transformation and connectivity, is now facing a growing credibility crisis. A surge in customer complaints, especially regarding hidden charges, poor service, and lack of redressal mechanisms, has led to widespread dissatisfaction and a gradual erosion of public trust in major telecom companies. One of the most pressing concerns revolves around the excessive and often unexplained deductions in mobile balance—particularly for post-paid customers. Many users report being billed for services they never subscribed to, or encountering recurring charges forRead More
Indian Rafales patrolling above held Kashmir retreat after PAF scrambles jets: state media
NEW DELHI, APR 30: Indian fighter jets patrolling above occupied Kashmir were forced to flee after the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) scrambled its jets, state media reported on Wednesday, adding to tensions between the two countries in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. India, without offering any evidence, has implied cross-border linkages of the attackers, while Pakistan’s political and military leadership have strongly denied any involvement. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a neutral probe into the incident. The tensions between the arch-rivals have intensified in the past fewRead More