Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
OGRA announces minor increase in Petrol and Diesel prices effective July 29
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan, through the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), has issued a press release announcing a slight increase in the prices of petroleum products, effective July 29, 2026. According to the official notification released on July 28, 2026, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised the ex-depot prices based on the updated petroleum pricing mechanism issued by the Federal Government. Price Breakdown: These new rates will come into effect from tomorrow, July 29, 2026. The slight upward revision follows the government’sRead More
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28 /DNA/ – Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, arrived in Islamabad today on an official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Upon arrival at Islamabad International Airport, the dignitary was received by Mr Zahid Hussain, Additional Secretary (Middle East), Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the visit, the two sides will hold talks covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.Read More
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ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Tuesday said the federal government would fully support the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) administration to crush agitators seeking to disrupt the electoral process and undermine peace in the region. He stated this while speaking at a press conference in Islamabad alongside Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. Talal’s remarks came against the backdrop of violent clashes in Rawalakot involving supporters of the proscribed Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Earlier in the day, the AJK government said that the banned JAACRead More
Trump shows irritation with Netanyahu before White House talks on Iran
WASHINGTON, JUL 28: US President Donald Trump voiced irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting on Tuesday, complaining that details of the Israeli prime minister’s planned talking points on Iran had surfaced publicly, in a fresh sign of strain between the two leaders. Asked about reports that Netanyahu wanted to talk to him about Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified facility buried deep underground near one of Iran’s main nuclear sites, Trump said, using Netanyahu’s nickname: “I don’t need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi’s telling me that becauseRead More
US, UAE announce first bilateral military AI task force
WASHINGTON, JUL 28: The US military on Tuesday announced an agreement with the UAE to establish the first bilateral AI task force. The task force will focus on integrating AI applications for intelligence support, protecting critical infrastructure, and monitoring the regional security environment, according to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). “This will be a historic milestone as we work with one of our most capable regional partners to rapidly deliver evolving AI advancements to our warfighters,” CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper said. The US-UAE task force, named Task ForceRead More
PM reviews progress on ‘Apna Ghar Scheme,’ directs faster implementation
ISLAMABAD, July 28: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, reaffirmed that providing affordable housing to ordinary citizens remained one of the government’s top priorities. He said the government had launched the Apna Ghar Scheme to enable low- and middle-income families to own a home. The prime minister chaired a review meeting on the progress of the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Scheme and directed the relevant authorities to accelerate the pace of its implementation, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. He urged both public and private sector banksRead More