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Pakistan’s global image undergoes a positive transformation: Sardar Yasir
Speaking at the inauguration, the Head of the Culture Section of the French Embassy Marc Piton said that more than 1,300 restaurants worldwide participate in the festival simultaneously, promoting French cuisine and culture across continents Ansar M Bhatti Islamabad: The Good France 2026 Food Festival was inaugurated at Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad, bringing together diplomats, hospitality professionals, media representatives, and members of the community to celebrate French and Pakistani culinary excellence. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, CEO of The Centaurus and Prime Minister Coordinator on Tourism, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, thankedRead More
Govt revises petrol pricing formula amid Iran-US war
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised the mechanism for determining petrol prices amid volatility caused by the Iran-US war, changing how imported and locally refined petrol will be priced. The federal cabinet approved the revised mechanism on October 30, according to Petroleum Division documents seen by Geo News. The changes apply specifically to Motor Spirit (MS), or petrol, while all other parameters for petroleum product pricing will remain unchanged. Under the revised formula, the import price of petrol will be determined on the basis of the actual import cost ofRead More
Iranian negotiators hold third day of talks in Qatar to end US-Iran war
TEHRAN: Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters. The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the November 3 US midterm elections. President Donald Trump has said the United States will not launch new attacks on Iran before the vote and that talks with Tehran have been productive, though he has not ruled out furtherRead More
Pakistan’s election as G-24 chairman important diplomatic milestone: PM Shehbaz
LAHORE, Nov 01 (DNA):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday termed Pakistan’s election as chairman of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) an important diplomatic milestone, stating it would further strengthen the country’s voice and role in global economic affairs. According to a spokesperson, expressing deep pleasure over the achievement, the Prime Minister commended Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and the entire Ministry of Finance team for their tireless efforts, effective diplomacy, and professional capabilities.He appreciated the Finance Minister and his team for their proactive role during the annual meetingsRead More
Pakistan’s polio tally rises to eight with new case in KP
ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication (NEOC) has confirmed the eighth polio case of 2026 from Khyber District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. The case is a reminder of the importance of vaccinating every child, and parents are urged to ensure that all children under five receive the oral polio vaccine in the upcoming subnational polio campaign from 2 to 8 November, and in subsequent campaigns. The affected child is a 13-month-old girl from Union Council Janbaz-B in Tehsil Bara. This is the second case reported fromRead More
DG NAB Multan to hold open court on Nov 4
MULTAN, Nov 01 (DNA):In compliance with the directives of Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lt-Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed, the Director General NAB Multan will hold an open court (Khuli Katchery) on November 4, 2026, to listen to public grievances. According to a spokesperson on Sunday, the open court will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the NAB Multan office, located on Multan Public School Road, opposite Royal Orchard Housing Society.Members of the general public have been informed that complainants can appear directly before the Director General NABRead More