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LPG crisis looms in Pakistan amid Iran-Israel conflict: prices may soar to record highs

Pakistan, June 18 -- A major LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) shortage is expected across Pakistan as the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict disrupts cross-border supply routes. The LPG Industries Association ... Read More


Careem hits the brakes: Ride-hailing to end in Pakistan this July

Pakistan, June 18 -- Careem has announced it will stop its ride-hailing service in Pakistan from July 18, 2025, citing difficult economic conditions. The company's CEO, Mudassir Sheikha, shared the up... Read More


PM Shehbaz: No taxes on agriculture after IMF agreement

Pakistan, June 18 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed not to tax Pakistan's agriculture sector. He shared that the government succ... Read More


Israeli air force strikes Iranian AH-1 helicopters at Kermanshah airbase

Pakistan, June 18 -- The Israeli Air Force claimed it targeted Iranian AH-1 helicopters stationed at the Kermanshah Airbase in Iran. The strike aims to weaken Iran's military capabilities, according t... Read More


Justice for all: CJP Afridi pledges swift and fair legal system in Peshawar

Pakistan, June 18 -- PESHAWAR - Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Wednesday vowed that dispensing justice remains the highest priority of the judiciary. Speaking at the Peshawar High Court Bar... Read More


Pakistan's current account surplus tops $1.8 billion in first 11 months of FY25

Pakistan, June 18 -- KARACHI - Pakistan's current account balance showed a surplus of $1.812 billion during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024-25, a significant improvement compared to a deficit ... Read More


Iran warns of strong response if US directly joins Israeli strikes

Pakistan, June 18 -- GENEVA - Iran has warned that it will respond firmly if the United States becomes directly involved in Israel's military actions, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in G... Read More


PM Shehbaz forms committee to boost cashless economy and digitization

Pakistan, June 18 -- ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday formed a high-level committee to promote a cashless economy and speed up digitization across Pakistan. The prime mi... Read More


Lahore safari zoo welcomes ten ostrich chicks in first successful incubation

Pakistan, June 18 -- LAHORE - The Lahore Safari Zoo has successfully hatched ten ostrich chicks through artificial incubation, marking a major milestone in the zoo's wildlife conservation efforts. Th... Read More


PIA rescues 107 stranded Pakistanis from Iran amid regional tensions

Pakistan, June 18 -- ISLAMABAD - A special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight successfully brought home 107 Pakistani nationals stranded in Iran due to regional instability and the closure o... Read More