Sunday, September 13th, 2026
PM Shehbaz announces ‘relief scheme’ for bikes, autos, 800cc vehicles amid rising fuel prices
ISLAMABAD, SEP 13: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a “relief scheme” for users of motorcycles, autos and vehicles of up to 800cc to “alleviate the burden” of rising global oil prices. Renewed hostilities in the Middle East, which have resulted in disruption of major oil supply routes, have caused fuel prices to rise in the past two months. In addition to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran war, trade via Bab al-Mandab — which has become a vital route for Saudi oil exportsRead More
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with MBS
ISLAMABAD/RIYADH, SEP 13: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday denounced Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia in a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. MBS had received a call from Sharif, with whom he discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, SPA said. “Sharif condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, denouncing the flagrant violations of Saudi sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reiterating Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Kingdom,” the report said adding that the Pakistani PM also condemnedRead More
Saudi foreign minister warns continued regional escalation risks widening conflict
RIYADH, SEP 13: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan warned on Sunday that continued escalation in the region was widening the scope of confrontation, stressing that the Kingdom’s security was non-negotiable. “The Kingdom’s security is not open to compromise,” Prince Faisal said, adding that Gulf states would not accept attacks on their territories “under any pretext.” The foreign minister said security in the Arabian Gulf could only be achieved through respect for the sovereignty of its states, warning that continued escalation risked further broadening the conflict. He also stressedRead More
China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation
NEW DELHI, 13 SEP (DNA) — Brics leaders including China, Russia and India, entered a second day of talks in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing “inclusive global growth”, after reaching rare agreement calling for calm in the Middle East. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for “cooperation” within the bloc, which he has said represents “50 per cent of the world’s population, 40pc of global GDP and more than 25pc of global trade”. “The power of Brics lies in our diversity and cooperation,” Modi told leaders, including Chinese President Xi JinpingRead More
Saudi Firm Joins LQ, HRL to boost Pakistan Football
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan football has received a major international boost as three-time PSL champions Lahore Qalandars and HRL Group have entered into a landmark partnership with Saudi investment company The Real Advice (TRA) to develop professional football in Pakistan. The partnership will bring Saudi investment, expertise and international football links to Pakistan while keeping ownership and control of football programmes in Pakistani hands. It will support the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) in developing football from grassroots to professional level and, subject to the federation’s approval, assist in establishingRead More
ICCI hosts interactive session on UNDP SDGs investment projects
UNDP-ICCI dialogue explores investment-ready projects to drive sustainable development, economic growth SDGs should be seen as investment opportunities, not just development targets DNA ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Sardar Tahir Mehmood has said that Pakistan stands at a critical juncture where the real challenge is to transform development ambitions into investments, and investments into measurable, high-impact projects. Addressing an interactive session on “UNDP SDGs Investment Projects” at Chamber House, here on Friday, he said Pakistan possesses enormous potential, including a vibrant and young population, but thisRead More