Pakistan announces petrol subsidy for motorcycles, small cars amid oil price surge
Pakistan's new petrol subsidy gives motorcycle and small car owners up to Rs3,000 monthly relief as Middle East tensions push up oil prices.
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Pakistan plans parliamentary debate on new provinces, governance reforms in October
Kamran Khan says proposed changes could bring power and resources closer to the people, but constitutional steps remain necessary.
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25 years after 9/11: What did it really cost?
The years that followed brought major changes in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and beyond, with lasting consequences for governments, communities, and international relations
Sep 12, 2026
Sep 12, 2026
Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb risks raise fears of wider Middle East war
Kamran Khan warns a wider conflict could threaten global energy supplies, oil prices and the world economy
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
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Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in Middle East war
Iran and UAE backed a joint BRICS statement urging restraint in the Middle East war, as their leaders met on the summit's sidelines
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Iranian president, UAE crown prince meet on sidelines of BRICS summit
Iran's Pezeshkian met UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled at the BRICS summit in New Delhi as Abu Dhabi expands trade with member states
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SBP policy rate: Most expect 11.5% hold as hike risk rises
Topline’s poll shows 84% expect no change, while Arif Habib assigns a 60%-65% chance of a 50bp hike as August inflation reaches 11.1%
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ICMA urges caution on rate cuts as inflation rises ahead of SBP meeting
The institute says petroleum shocks can feed inflation for three to nine months and wants future rate cuts tied to easing core inflation and a stable rupee
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NCCIA launches fresh probe after Pakistani actress rejects report clearing lawmaker in cyber harassment
Actor Momina Iqbal vowed to continue her legal battle against PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar after a Lahore sessions court disposed of the lawmaker's bail plea following a National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency report that declared him and his wife innocent of cyber harassment and death threats
Sep 03, 2026
Sep 03, 2026
From obscurity to smashing sixes: Pakistan's Razaullah rises to stardom
Razaullah dismissed Joe Root on his Test debut before smashing nine sixes in a sensational 81 for Pakistan against England at Edgbaston
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Root, Cox lead England to eight-wicket win and 3-0 sweep over Pakistan
England chased down 130 in the opening session of the penultimate day to complete a dominant series victory at Edgbaston
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Razaullah heroics deny England quickfire win in 3rd Test against Pakistan
Razaullah’s stunning 81 off 63 balls gives Pakistan hope as England are set 130 to win the third Test and complete a series whitewash
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
Iran got Chinese satellite images before deadly strike on US troops: report
Iran obtained high-resolution Chinese satellite imagery before a July strike on a Jordan base that killed three US troops, WSJ reports
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