US makes deal to tap Pakistan’s oil reserves

Details remain sketchy despite Trump announcement; no word on tariff rate as Aurangzeb meets key officials.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 11:06am

Pakistan says deal concluded with US on tariffs; Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Tariff rate not specified; PM Shehbaz thanks Trump, says "landmark deal" will enhance cooperation between two countries.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 05:33pm

Pakistan veterans team into WCL final after Indian players forfeit semi-final

"We have been given a walkover by the WCL management," Pakistan Champions owner says.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 11:15pm

Authorities abandon recovery of German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier’s body at GB’s Laila Peak

Several of her colleagues confirm the two-time Olympic gold medallist did not want her body recovered if it put any would-be rescuers at risk.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 10:20pm

May 9 riots: Faisalabad ATC sentences Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz and other PTI leaders to 10 years in jail

Hamid Raza, Zartaj Gul also among those sentenced to 10 years in prison; out of 185 PTI workers accused, 108 have been sentenced by court today.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 08:14pm

Pakistan to get first US oil shipment as Cnergyico seals import deal

Light crude cargo will be loaded from Houston this month and is expected to arrive in Karachi in second half of October.

Published 01 Aug, 2025 11:35am

New Pak-US era?

This surprise turn in bilateral relations should send a positive signal to foreign investors.

Updated 01 Aug, 2025 08:56am

Sugar politics

The state has yet again failed to regulate the markets and shield the consumers.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 09:09am

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs7.54, hikes high-speed diesel by Rs1.48

The price of petrol is Rs264.61 per litre and that of HSD is Rs285.83 per litre; Ogra slashes LPG price by Rs17.7 per kg.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 11:46pm

Pakistani goods face reduced 19pc US tariff as Trump hits dozens of countries with steep duties

Finance ministry says tariff level to support country's export potential; Canada levy raised to 35pc; Brazil exports slapped with steep 50pc tariff.

Updated 01 Aug, 2025 05:52pm

Sindh ombudsperson orders removal of KE CEO for harassing female colleague

Orders Rs2.5 million fine to be paid to the complainant, discharges three other accused from the case.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 04:56pm

Pakistan secures ‘landmark’ tariff deal as US attitude shifts

No official word from US; PM Shehbaz thanks Trump; Islamabad says agreement includes reduction of tariffs.

Updated 01 Aug, 2025 09:08am

US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

Scientists will be able to detect precursors for natural and human-caused disasters.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 11:35pm

Senior lawyer gunned down in Karachi’s DHA: police

Advocate Khawaja Shamsul Islam's son injured in attack as they exited a mosque.

Updated 01 Aug, 2025 11:21pm

Oily deal

Mythical oil reserves are just the tip of the iceberg.

Published 01 Aug, 2025 08:32am

Trump is right about Indian economy, says Rahul Gandhi

US president criticises India for doing business with Russia, describing both economies as "dead".

Updated 01 Aug, 2025 08:01am

Pakistan successfully launches remote sensing satellite: foreign ministry

Satellite to provide high-resolution, round-the-clock imaging to strengthen Pakistan's monitoring, development and management capabilities.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 05:09pm

Poverty by design

The government must focus on improving development outcomes in the districts that have the lowest development indicators.

Updated 01 Aug, 2025 09:17am

Digital proceeds tax to not apply on foreign goods and services ordered online: FBR

Measures take retrospective effect from July 1, IT minister says govt has removed tax on international companies doing e-commerce in Pakistan.

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 05:58pm

Trapped in the past

Pakistan’s universities are not innovating.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 07:19am