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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Move Toward Comprehensive Economic Package as PM Shehbaz Holds Talks with Crown Prince MBS

Islamabad: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are preparing to finalize a comprehensive economic cooperation package, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said during a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (MBS). According to Beyond Time News, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and future economic cooperation during what officials…

NA Panel Halts PIA Tax Breaks, Seeks Equal Treatment for All Airlines

Islamabad: A parliamentary committee on Thursday deferred approval of proposed tax exemptions for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Lawmakers raised concerns that the concessions would give the national carrier an unfair advantage over other airlines. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance asked the government to reconsider the plan. Members said the policy should either apply…

Government Slashes Petrol Price by Rs74, Diesel by Rs67 Per Litre in Major Relief Move

Islamabad: The federal government on Friday announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices, cutting petrol by Rs74 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs67 per litre in what officials described as a major relief measure for the public amid easing global oil prices. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister…

PM Shehbaz Orders Immediate Fuel Price Relief as Global Oil Prices Fall

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to immediately pass on the benefit of falling international oil prices to consumers, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Thursday. The announcement comes as global crude oil prices have dropped sharply following a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran. As a result, expectations are…

Pakistan Rejects Afghan Taliban Claims of Cross-Border Airstrikes, Calls Allegations “False Propaganda”

Islamabad: Pakistan has strongly rejected claims made by the Afghan Taliban regime regarding alleged cross-border airstrikes inside Pakistani territory, dismissing the statements as “false” and part of a coordinated propaganda campaign. According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan’s security forces successfully intercepted and neutralised a rudimentary drone that reportedly entered Pakistani airspace in…

D-8 Secretary-General Highlights Organization’s Growing Global Role at Ankara Commission Meeting

Islamabad: Secretary-General of the Developing-8 (D-8) Organization for Economic Cooperation, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, has reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to deeper economic cooperation among member states during the 51st Session of the D-8 Commission in Ankara. According to Beyond Time News, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood visited the Turkish capital from June 15 to 17 to attend the…

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Ghana Defence Chief Agree to Boost Military Cooperation

Rawalpindi: Pakistan and Ghana on Thursday agreed to strengthen defence cooperation, with a particular focus on military training, counter-terrorism collaboration and defence production during high-level talks at General Headquarters (GHQ). Ghana’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, called on Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim…