Friday, March 13th, 2026
Petroleum dealers announce nationwide strike after Eid
ISLAMABAD, MAR 13: Association threatens indefinite shutdown from March 26 if profit margins not increased. The Petroleum Dealers Association has announced a nationwide strike after Eid, warning that fuel pumps across the country may shut down if their profit margins are not increased. The association says it will begin an indefinite strike from March 26 if the government fails to address their demands. According to Petroleum Dealers Association leader Tariq Hassan, dealers will go on an indefinite nationwide strike starting March 26 if their margins are not revised. He saidRead More
Pakistan aims to strengthen trade ties with ASEAN, Africa
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (DNA): Prime Minister’s Youth Program for Overseas Pakistani Business and Trade Focal Person, Shahryar Memon, hosted a grand Iftar dinner at his residence in Islamabad, bringing together parliamentarians, ambassadors, diplomats from various countries, and prominent political and business leaders. The event witnessed the participation of members of the National Assembly and Provincial Assembly, along with a large number of representatives from the business community, investors, and socio-political figures. The gathering served as a platform for discussions on promoting investment in Pakistan, enhancing business opportunities for overseas Pakistanis,Read More
Third Ashra of Ramazan: A golden time for Muslims to seek freedom from hellfire
By Fakhar e Alam PESHAWAR, Mar 13: As the holy month of Ramazan has entered its final ashra, mosques across Peshawar and other cities of Pakistan filled with worshippers seeking forgiveness, freedom from hellfire and spiritual renewal. The third Ashra (last ten days) of Ramazan is regarded as a sacred period for Muslims to pray for salvation from hellfire and draw closer to Allah Almighty through devotion, worship, alms, itikaf and charity. Fasting during Ramazan, followed by the Muslims across the world, is among the five pillars of Islam alongsideRead More
FCCI president stresses liaison between LSB, BIC
FAISALABAD, Mar 13: President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Farooq Yousaf Sheikh on Friday stressed the need for comprehensive and productive liaison between Lyallpur School of Business (LSB) and Business Incubation Centre (BIC) of Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) to educate students about the success stories of the local business tycoons who started their career from scratch and raised their industrial and business empires. He was talking to a four-member delegation from GCUF who visited FCCI under the leadership of Prof.Dr.Mohsin Bashir, Director LBS and BIC. He saidRead More
Bangladesh’s target revised after rain interrupts second ODI against Pakistan
DHAKA, MAR 13: Bangladesh were set a revised target of 243 in 32 overs after rain interrupted their second ODI against Pakistan at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. The hosts were 27 for three in 6.3 overs when rain interrupted play in Dhaka, forcing both teams off the field. Batting first, Maaz Sadaqat and captain Salman Agha scored fifties as Pakistan set a 275-run target for Bangladesh in the second game of the three-match series. Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s decision to field first backfired asRead More
Iran fights US-Israel alone, Muslim world remains silent: envoy
The ambassador asserted that America and Israel can never defeat Iran, dismissing their strategies as futile. He referenced attempts to destabilize Iran through the killing of its Supreme Leader, suggesting adversaries believed such an act would plunge the country into chaos Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam delivered pointed remarks during an Al-Quds Day event hosted by the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad. He highlighted Iran’s isolation in facing what he described as aggression from superpowers, particularly the United States and Israel. Ambassador Amiri MoghadamRead More