Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the discovery of a major oil and gas reserve in the Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling it the largest hydrocarbon find of the year. According to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the company confirmed that the new reserves were discovered during exploration activities in the Kohat region. OGDCL said the discovery is considered the biggest oil and gas reserve found so far this year, highlighting its potential importance for Pakistan’s energy sector. The company added that further evaluation and testing will help determine the full…
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Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rebound on the second trading day of the week. The benchmark index surged past the 156,000-point mark after gaining more than 4,000 points in early trade. At one stage, the index climbed to 156,106 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence and heavy buying across key sectors. Sharp Recovery After Previous Loss The rally comes a day after the market suffered a steep decline. In the previous session, the index had plunged by more than 16,000 points and closed at 151,972. However, fresh buying interest helped the market recover sharply at the opening…
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan supports Iran but has urged Tehran to keep in mind Islamabad’s defence agreement with Saudi Arabia. Speaking in the Senate, Dar said Pakistan does not support any confrontation. “Pakistan stands with Iran wholeheartedly,” he stated. However, he added that Pakistan has already signed a defence pact with Saudi Arabia and conveyed to Iran that this agreement must be respected. He noted that the reaction against Saudi Arabia and Oman had been comparatively limited. Dar also thanked the Iranian leadership for understanding Pakistan’s position. Pakistan Backed Iran at All Forums Dar said…
Lahore: Major changes are expected in Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh. The selection committee is considering resting several senior players as part of a long-term strategy. According to media reports, the decision is being taken with an eye on future ICC tournaments. Team management wants to build a stronger pool ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and later the T20 World Cup 2028. Sources say selectors are in favour of testing new talent. They aim to prepare a balanced squad for the future instead of relying only on experienced names.…
Jerusalem / Tehran / Beirut: Iran launched a large-scale missile offensive late at night, targeting six United States military bases across the Middle East along with several Israeli cities. Meanwhile, a fire broke out at the US Embassy in Riyadh after two drones struck the diplomatic compound. According to international media reports, Iranian forces targeted American bases in Bahrain, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. In addition, missiles were fired towards multiple Israeli cities. Iranian media claimed that the office of the Israeli Prime Minister and the headquarters of the Israeli Air Force were also targeted using “Khyber” missiles.…
Pakistani actress and morning show host Nida Yasir has responded to criticism after inviting senior actors Faryal Gohar and Jamal Shah to her show together despite their divorce decades ago. The former couple, who parted ways in 1992 after 34 years of marriage, recently appeared on Nida’s morning programme. During the show, they spoke about their separation and shared memories from their time together. However, some moments appeared slightly uncomfortable as the two sat face-to-face. Soon after the episode aired, social media users criticised Nida Yasir for inviting the ex-spouses together. Many questioned her choice of guests and accused her…
Tehran: The United States and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes across Iran on Saturday, targeting multiple locations in and around Tehran. Iranian authorities confirmed that the country responded with ballistic missile attacks under what it called Operation Fatah Khyber, triggering air raid sirens across Israel, including in Tel Aviv. According to Iranian media reports, nearly 30 locations were targeted from air and sea. Initial strikes reportedly hit areas close to the office compound of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as well as government installations in the capital. Explosions were also reported in Isfahan, Qom, Karaj and Kermanshah. Iranian officials said the…
Lahore: In a major boost for youth employment, Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has approved a monthly stipend of PKR 70,000 for agriculture interns under the “Own Farm, Own Livelihood” program. The announcement came during a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, aimed at linking young Pakistanis with agriculture and modern farming techniques. This initiative is part of Punjab’s plan to empower youth and lead a green agricultural revolution. For the first time in Punjab, a rooftop hydroponics project will be introduced. On a standard 2-marla rooftop, around 280 to 350 plants can be cultivated using polythene sheets and…
Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have become increasingly slim. However, there is still one possible path that could keep their hopes alive. Sri Lanka crashed out of the semi-final race after losing to New Zealand national cricket team. With two defeats, Sri Lanka are now officially out of contention. Current points table scenario New Zealand sit second on the table with three points. Pakistan are third with one point and still have one match remaining against Sri Lanka national cricket team. For Pakistan, a simple win will not be enough. They must…
Doha: Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera has alleged in a recent report that the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is adopting “Israeli-style” policies against Muslims, particularly in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). According to the report, daily life in occupied Kashmir now resembles conditions seen in Gaza Strip, with heavy security restrictions, limited civil liberties and frequent crackdowns. ‘Shared ideological vision’ between India and Israel The report claims that India-Israel relations are shaped by a shared ideological outlook. It says both governments view Muslims as a security and demographic threat. It also alleges that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak…
