Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Prime Minister Speaks with President of Kazakhstan
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 17: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev this afternoon. During their warm and cordial call, the Prime Minister congratulated President Tokayev on the success of the historic constitutional referendum held in Kazakhstan, on 15 March 2026. The Prime Minister noted that the overwhelming turnout and support for the new Constitution reflected the trust and confidence of the people of Kazakhstan in President Tokayev’s visionary leadership and reform agenda. He expressed confidence that the reformsRead More
US, Israel want to divide Muslim nations: Russian envoy
Ambassador Khorev noted that Pakistan has not yet formally approached Russia for the purchase of Russian oil. However, he indicated openness to future discussions, stating there is a possibility that Pakistan could seek Russian energy supplies to meet its growing needs, especially given Russia’s reliable export capacity and competitive pricing Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Albert P. Khorev, held a press briefing at the Russian Embassy in Islamabad, addressing a range of regional and international issues amid escalating tensions in the Middle East andRead More
Energy to Plate: How Pakistan’s Fuel Crisis Threatens the Nation’s Food Supply
By: Dr. Hamid Masood DVM, MPhil, PhD Pakistan currently maintains sufficient fuel reserves, but prolonged conflict could disrupt supply chains, threatening agricultural production and food availability. Ensuring energy stability is therefore critical to safeguarding the nation’s food security and preventing potential shortages. Agriculture, the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, is highly energy intensive. Farmers rely on diesel and electricity for irrigation, running pumps, tractors, and other machinery. Livestock and poultry production also depend on consistent fuel supply for heating, ventilation, feed processing, and transport. When fuel becomes scarce or prohibitively expensive,Read More