Friday, July 17th, 2026
Govt shifts to daily fuel price revision mechanism
Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to review fuel prices on a daily basis amid a surge in global oil rates, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Friday. Addressing a press conference alongside Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Malik said the decision was approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the federal cabinet. Renewed military strikes in the Middle East were also weighing on risk sentiment, keeping oil prices elevated and reigniting concerns about inflation and growth. Oil prices were on the rise, with Brent crude futures LCOc1Read More
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to peace as France celebrates National Day in Islamabad
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 /DNA/ – Pakistan and France renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and promoting regional peace during the celebrations of France’s National Day on Friday in Islamabad. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who was the chief guest, highlighted Pakistan’s dedication to stability in the Middle East while underscoring the importance of economic cooperation with France. The event was attended by senior dignitaries including UN Under-Secretary Tom Fletcher and French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey. Speaking on the occasion, Finance Minister Aurangzeb said Pakistan would continueRead More
Argentina, Spain set for epic FIFA World Cup clash
DUBAI, 17 JULY (DNA) — Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final has been billed as a showdown pitting Lionel Messi against Lamine Yamal, defending champions Argentina against European champions Spain; and perhaps the final appearance of football’s greatest player in the sport’s premier showcase. Yet one of the most intriguing stories behind the match has little to do with the players. Before Luis de la Fuente and Lionel Scaloni became two of international football’s most respected coaches, the Spain manager found himself teaching the Argentine during UEFA Pro License coaching courses organizedRead More
US military says it destroyed Iranian port surveillance tower
WASHINGTON, JUL 17: The US military said on Friday that it had destroyed the Chabahar Shahid Kalantari Port surveillance tower in Iran on Thursday. US Central Command said in a post on X that the tower was part of a maritime surveillance network along Iran’s Gulf of Oman coastline used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to track and target commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Andy Burnham elected new Labour leader, now set to be UK PM
LONDON: Veteran UK politician Andy Burnham was confirmed on Friday as the new leader of the ruling Labour Party, and is now set to be Britain’s next prime minister. “There being no other eligible nominated candidate, it is therefore my honour to declare that the duly elected leader of the Labour Party is Andy Burnham,” interior minister Shabana Mahmood told a special party conference. Burnham also vowed to give “hope back” to the British people as he prepares to become to the UK´s next prime minister. He told a specialRead More
Trump to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 final: White House
ISLAMABAD, JUL 17: U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain in the New York area on Sunday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday. The final will be played at the New York/New Jersey stadium. Trump was also present at last year’s FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, with the president presenting the trophy to the Premier League club. “We look forward to the final match on Sunday, and I know the president looks forwardRead More