Friday, July 3rd, 2026
OGRA announces RLNG prices for June 2026
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued the official notification for Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) prices for June 2026, effective from June 1, 2026, in line with the policy guidelines set by the federal government. The new prices reflect a substantial upward adjustment compared to May 2026, with increases ranging from 14.82% to 16.17% across all consumer categories and regions. According to the notification, for the SNGPL network, the transmission price has been set at $17.9394 per MMBtu**, while the distribution price standsRead More
Passport home delivery service rolled out to facilitate applicants
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGI&P) has launched a passport home delivery service through a private courier service to facilitate applicants across Pakistan. The initiative was introduced on the directions of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi as part of efforts to improve public convenience and streamline passport delivery. According to an official statement, the new service will enable applicants to receive their passports at their registered addresses instead of collecting them from passport offices. The development came days after Naqvi announced that cashless transactions had becomeRead More
Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies
TEHRAN, JUL 3: The body of Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects to Iran’s late supreme leader, slain by US and Israeli bombs. Iran is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei, whose 37-year reign was brought to an end in February by the first airstrike of the war, in a show of public devotion to the Islamic Republic’s theocratic state and revolutionary zeal. Khamenei’s body was expected to beRead More
Pakistani mangoes in the spotlight at Beijing event as new trade deals signed
ISLAMABADD, 03 JULY (DNA) — The aroma of Sindhri and Chaunsa mangoes filled Pakistan House as the Embassy of Pakistan in China hosted the Pakistan-China Silk Road Mango Festival 2026, celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Co-hosted with the Asia-Africa Trade Promotion Office, the festival drew more than 400 guests, including Chinese officials, diplomatic envoys, business leaders, media representatives, artists and members of cultural and trade organizations, according to China Economic Net (CEN). The event showcased Pakistan’s world-famous mangoes alongside a curated range of mango-based products,Read More
ICCI, CDA pledge steady ties for business-friendly federal capital
ISLAMABAD, JUL 3 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the CDA Officers Association have agreed to formulate a joint liaison committee aimed at ensuring the timely resolution of issues confronting the business community, strengthening institutional coordination and promoting sustained engagement between stakeholders for a more business-friendly and better-managed federal capital. The decision was taken during a meeting held at ICCI in which it was agreed that the proposed committee would comprise representatives from ICCI and the CDA Officers Association and would meet regularly to deliberateRead More
Mohsin Naqvi meets Saudi royals to strengthen relations
JEDDAH, JUL 3 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the Acting Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, in Jeddah. Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Taif Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud, and distinguished members of the Saudi royal family were also present on the occasion.During the meeting, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He also expressed his special gratitude to the ActingRead More