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Saudi foreign minister arrives in Islamabad ahead of quadrilateral huddle
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29: Quadrilateral meeting seeking de-escalation of regional tensions to take place in Islamabad; Iran govt official says Tehran “did not start the war but suffered significant losses”. The meeting, bringing together foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, is focused on assessing the evolving conflict and identifying possible diplomatic pathways to end hostilities
Fuel supplies sufficient, public relief top priority: PM
LAHORE, Mar 29: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that sufficient quantities of petroleum products were available in the country to meet national needs due to timely government decisions. He made the remarks while chairing a review meeting on the implementation of fuel conservation and austerity measures amid the prevailing regional situation. The Prime Minister said providing relief to the public remained the government’s top priority and added that maximum possible relief had been extended to citizens over the past three weeks. He said the federal government allocatedRead More
Five killed US-Israeli strikes hit Iranian Port city near Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes DNA TEHRAN: US and Israeli strikes targeted a quay at the Iranian port city of Bandar Khamir (also referred to as Bandar Hamir or involving the Bandar Pol pier) in southern Hormozgan province near the strategic Strait of Hormuz early on Sunday, killing five people and injuring four others, according to Iranian state media. The official IRNA news agency reported that “the American-Zionist enemy carried out a criminal attackRead More
PIDE Warns Oil Shock Threatens Pakistan’s Fiscal Stability
· Government keep the primary balance at the center of fiscal management, strengthen tax administration, improve compliance, reduce leakages, accelerate digital monitoring of high-yield sectors, and create fiscal space by curbing non-essential current expenditures. · Oil price volatility is not a temporary disturbance but a recurring structural challenge for Pakistan’s economy. In a volatile global environment, ad hoc responses are no longer sufficient. Pakistan needs a credible and pre-defined fiscal contingency framework to manage moderate, severe, and extreme oil price shocks. ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute ofRead More
PSL 11: Quetta Gladiators win toss, opt to bat first against Hyderabad Kingsmen
LAHORE, MAR 29: Quetta Gladiators decided to bat first after winning the toss against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the fifth encounter of the Pakistan Super League 11 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. Both teams are chasing their first win of the tournament after losing their opening matches. Hyderabad Kingsmen fell to defending champions Lahore Qalandars, while Quetta Gladiators were defeated by Karachi Kings. Quetta Gladiators and debutant Hyderabad Kingsmen are facing each other for the first time in the tournament’s history. SquadsHyderabad Kingsmen: Marnus Labuschagne (c), Hassan KhanRead More
EU-India trade deal, global tensions threaten export prospects: BMP
Mian Anjum Nisar pushes for new strategy amid falling exports to Europe ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s export sector is facing mounting pressure as shipments to key European markets show signs of stagnation despite continued access under the GSP+ scheme. The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Businessmen Panel (BMP) has expressed serious concern over the declining momentum, warning that without immediate corrective measures, the country risks losing its competitive edge in global markets. BMP Chairman and former FPCCI president Mian Anjum Nisar highlighted that Pakistan’s exportsRead More