Monday, September 7th, 2026
Pakistan High Commission London hosts Defence, Martyrs Day of Pakistan
LONDON, SEP 7 /DNA/ – Pakistan High Commission, London held an impressive ceremony to commemorate the Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan. Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen. (R) Zubair Mahmood Hayat attended as guest-of-honor. The event was attended by a large number of distinguished guests, including British Parliamentarians, senior UK government officials, Ambassadors, Defence Attaches, media representatives and friends of Pakistan. The High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK, Mr. Tipu Usman, paid tribute to the Armed Forces of Pakistan and to the sacrifices of martyrs. He statedRead More
OGRA announces increase in petroleum prices effective September 8
ISLAMABAD, SEP 7 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), acting under the revised petroleum pricing mechanism issued by the Federal Government, has announced an upward revision in the ex-depot prices of petroleum products. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) on September 7, 2026, the new prices will take effect on September 8, 2026. The new rates (per liter) are as follows: These revisions are based on the current pricing structure set forth by the Federal Government to reflect market fluctuations.Read More
UN envoy warns Houthi attacks risk wider conflict in Yemen
NEW YORK: The UN special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, warned on Monday that recent attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia across several frontlines had triggered increasingly intense clashes, threatening to further expand the conflict and undermine efforts toward a political settlement. In a statement, Grundberg described the escalation as “extremely alarming” and expressed concern over reports of civilian casualties, displacement and damage to civilian infrastructure. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app. “Yemen has already endured more than a decade ofRead More
Russia, N.Korea open first road bridge across border
MOSCOW: Russia and North Korea held a ceremony on Monday marking the opening of the first road bridge across their narrow shared border, as the two Western-sanctioned countries deepen ties amid the Ukraine war. Russia and North Korea already shared rail and air links. The new bridge, which crosses the Tumen river, is designed to accommodate “a projected growth in freight and passenger traffic, allowing up to 300 vehicles to pass through it daily,” the Russian government said. “The launch of the first automobile route will further strengthen the connectionRead More
Pietersen makes England return as white-ball mentor
LONDON: Kevin Pietersen has joined England’s white-ball coaching team as a “specialist mentor” in the build-up to next year’s World Cup in southern Africa. Pietersen’s role with Brendon McCullum’s coaching staff begins later this month when England face Sri Lanka in three T20 internationals and three ODIs. The former England batter has previously worked as a mentor with Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League and briefly assisted England’s batters during an ODI series in South Africa in 2023. Pietersen has largely worked as a broadcaster since retiring from professionalRead More
FGEHA finalizes arrangements for Sept 15-16 commercial plot auction
ISLAMABAD, SEP 7 (DNA): A meeting of the Auction Management Committee of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) was held here on Monday to review arrangements for the upcoming auction of commercial plots. The meeting undertook a detailed review of all matters relating to the auction and deliberated upon the overall strategy for its successful conduct. Keeping in view the prevailing interest among investors, the meeting reviewed the auction arrangements, procedure and other relevant matters. The concerned departments were assigned necessary responsibilities within their respective domains to ensure theRead More