Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
Petrol witnesses nominal drop, high-speed diesel up by Rs2.24 per litre
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29: 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. New fuel rates effective for July 30 under daily price mechanism: Effective date Products Old rates New rates Change in pricesRs/litre 30-07-2026 Petrol 335.81 335.06Read More
NDV to give citizens access to services via single digital identity: PM
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29: Prime Minister Shehbaz on Wednesday stressed that the National Digital Vision (NDV) must be implemented first in health, agriculture, utilities, housing and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to ensure timely delivery of improved public services. Chairing a review meeting on the implementation status of the NDV, PM Shehbaz said that upon full implementation of the vision, citizens would be able to access a wide range of public services through a single digital identity, including government document verification, banking facilities, healthcare services, transfers and other essential services throughRead More
Pakistan, Egypt vow joint diplomatic support for Palestinians
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The two Foreign Ministers expressed grave concern over the deteriorating situation in Palestine, condemning the continued Israeli military actions in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, escalating settler violence, and repeated violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. They underscored the urgent need for an immediate end to all hostilities, unhindered humanitarian assistance, and full respect for international law. The twoRead More
Finance minister virtually chairs ECC, approves steering committee for wheat import mechanism
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, today virtually chaired the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, held at the Finance Division. The ECC considered a summary submitted by the National Food Security & Research Division and approved the proposal to constitute a Steering committee comprising of Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research; Federal Minister for Commerce; Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Division; Minister for Law Division; SAPM for Coordination of the Office of the Deputy PrimeRead More
Azerbaijan envoy bids farewell to Law Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jul 29: Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov on Wednesday paid a farewell call on Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two brotherly countries. During the meeting, the minister appreciated Ambassador Farhadov’s valuable contributions to deepening the historic ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan during his diplomatic tenure. He commended the envoy’s efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors and wished him success in his futureRead More
Monal’s farewell for Kazkh, Azeri envoys
ISLAMABAD, 29 JULY (DNA) — Chairman Monal Group Luqman Ali Afzal hosted farewell dinner for the Ambassadors of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov and Kazakhstan Yerzhen Kistafin, at his residents. A large number of guests hailing from various walks of life gathered to bid farewell to the outgoing ambassadors. President RCCI Usman Shaukat and Group Leader Sohail Altaf also in the picture. — DNA