Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
Govt jacks up petrol by Rs6.39, diesel by Rs7.83 per litre
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) updates petroleum products prices on a daily basis on its website to ensure transparency and allow the immediate impact of international price fluctuations to be passed on to consumers. The daily pricing is based on a seven-day weekly average of international market prices to align with international standards, according to Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik. Here are revised fuel rates for July 23: Date Products Old rates New rates Change in pricesRs/litre 23-07-2026 Petrol 320.73 327.12 +6.39 (Increase) 23-07-2026 High-speedRead More
Moroccan national dies in Italy
News Desk RABAT: Morocco’s foreign ministry said it was concerned by the death of a national during a police arrest in Bologna in Italy and urged a “thorough investigation.” Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir died on Sunday after police were called to the Pilastro neighborhood on the outskirts of the northern Italian city to deal with a man who was behaving aggressively and damaging a vehicle. The Moroccan ministry called on Tuesday night for the necessary explanations regarding the death to be provided and for responsibility to be established. The death triggeredRead More
Khalid Magsi calls for stronger regional scientific cooperation at ECOSF Board meeting
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi on Wednesday underscored the need to strengthen regional scientific cooperation among the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states. Chairing the sixth Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the ECO Science Foundation (ECOSF) here, the minister termed science, technology and innovation as essential pillars for sustainable development and economic prosperity Welcoming the delegates attending in person and virtually, he said that it was an honour for Pakistan to host the meeting. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for theRead More
DPM, Sri Lankan FM appreciate positive momentum in bilateral institutional engagements
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, on Wednesday appreciated the positive momentum in institutional engagements, growing economic and trade cooperation, and the successful visit of the Pakistan cricket team to Sri Lanka. The two Foreign Ministers reaffirmed the close and friendly relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in trade, economic connectivity, defence, and people-to-people exchanges, a DPM’s Office news release said. During a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEANRead More
Nadra officials arrested for helping Afghans
KARACHI, 22 JULY (DNA) — The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said on Wednesday that four suspects, including officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), had been arrested in Karachi for their alleged involvement in making false documents for Afghan nationals. In a press release, a spokesperson for the agency identified the suspects as Nadra Assistant Director Imamul Haq, Nadra Deputy Assistant Director Fayyaz Ahmed, Junaid Ahmed, a watchman working for the authority, and a private agent Muhammad Umar Shah. He added that law enforcement agencies had seized important recordsRead More
Pakistan seeks alternative crude oil sources
ISLAMABAD, 22 JULY (DNA) — Amid reports of the Strait of Hormuz being closed and the Houthis’ declaration prohibiting Saudi oil exports via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Yanbu on the Red Sea, Pakistan has moved to identify alternative crude oil suppliers outside the Gulf region. The unfolding situation has intensified concerns over the country’s energy security and the reliability of its oil import supply. At an emergency meeting with chief executive officers (CEOs) and managing directors (MDs) of the country’s oil refineries, the federal minister for petroleum and natural resourcesRead More