Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Petrol price increases by Rs3.40, HSD by Rs6.72 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday raised the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.40 and Rs6.72 per litre, respectively, in response to fluctuations in global oil markets. Following the increase, the price of petrol has been set at Rs367.75 per litre, while high-speed diesel will now retail at Rs392.67 per litre. The revised fuel prices, announced through a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, will take effect for September 10. Ogra has also begun publishing daily petroleum prices on its website to improve transparency and allow changes inRead More
IMF Austerity Cuts Quadrupled Over Past Decade
IMF-required austerity cuts quadrupled over past decade, and new Fund policy is poised to push for even deeper and harsher cuts ISLAMABAD /DNA/: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has required borrowing countries to quadruple the size of their austerity cuts over the past decade, while simultaneously weakening the protection afforded to social spending in its loan programs, reveals new Oxfam analysis. These cuts undermine vital spending on public services – from healthcare to education and housing – that protect low-income communities. The findings come ahead of the conclusion of theRead More
President Al-Alimi urges support for Yemen’s legitimate institutions, sovereignty
ISLAMABAD, SEP 9 /DNA/ – The Media Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Islamabad presents its compliments to the esteemed the media representatives and has the honour to share the following key points from the remarks of His Excellency Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, during his meeting in Riyadh with ambassadors of countries supporting the political process in Yemen. The Embassy highly appreciates the continued interest and professional coverage of Pakistani media regarding developments in Yemen. President Al-Alimi called on theRead More
Governor KP stresses quality housing, healthcare, sports facilities
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday underscored the need for providing quality residential facilities to citizens and stressed that hospitals and sports grounds should be integral parts of housing projects. He expressed these views during a meeting with Chairman of Saif Group Jahangir Saifullah Khan, who called on him and briefed him on the ongoing housing project in Dera Ismail Khan. PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Ahmad Kundi, Saif Group Senior Manager Danish Iftikhar and Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa SecretaryRead More
Pakistan welcomes steps against illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territory
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9: Pakistan on Wednesday welcomed the decision announced by the United Kingdom to impose a ban on items originating from the illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the continued expansion of illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory constituted a blatant violation of international law as well as relevant UN Security Council resolutions. “Such illegal actions are undermining international efforts aimed at achieving a two-state solution as well as peace and stability in the region,” it said.Read More
US says Houthis, Iran miscalculated by underestimating Yemen’s resolve
WASHINGTON, SEP 9: The US embassy in Yemen said Wednesday the Houthi militia and its Iranian backers had miscalculated by underestimating the resolve of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, armed forces and people to end Houthi “aggression and brutality.” “The terrorist Houthis and their Iranian backers miscalculated by underestimating the resolve of the Republic of Yemen’s legitimate government, the Yemeni Armed Forces, and the Yemeni people to end Houthi aggression and brutality,” the embassy said in a statement. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or viaRead More