The Sindh government has declared a public holiday for tomorrow (Friday), March 13, across the province for government offices and public sector institutions. According to the notification, the holiday will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous organisations, corporations and local councils operating under the administrative control of the Sindh government. However, the order […]
Higher oil prices due to the Iran war are increasing prices of jet fuel, which accounts for a big portion of airlines’ costs. Brent crude oil rose near $100 per barrel on Thursday on worries about disrupted supply. Spot Northwest European jet fuel prices were at $1,536 per metric tonen on Thursday, trading near an […]
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday increased the prices of Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) for March, raising tariffs for consumers of both Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). The increase in prices has added to the burden on the public, as the government raised petrol […]
Fuel costs of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have risen 34% due to the crisis in the Gulf region and the carrier is increasing the fuel surcharge on both domestic and international routes, a spokesman said on Thursday. He added that PIA would raise the fuel surcharge by $20 on domestic flights and by up to $100 on […]
Chinese mediation efforts, including a message from President Xi Jinping, have helped ease the worst fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, three Pakistani government officials said. The officials said a meeting between the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif late last month included […]
Charles Leclerc said Thursday he hoped the Chinese year of the horse would bring Ferrari luck in Shanghai after a torrid race there 12 months ago. Both Ferraris were sensationally disqualified from the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix after the race for “excessive plank wear” on the undersides of their cars. China ushered in the new […]
King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled. Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate the landmark from March 11-15 […]
North Korea pledged Thursday there will be no more sideline protests during their Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia after causing a stir against China. An incensed North Korea refused to play for several minutes in their 2-1 loss to the Chinese during a group game on Monday. They were left fuming when former Tottenham […]
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was “practising with Mario Kart” because it was more realistic than his simulator. The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener in Australia last weekend before having to carve his […]
George Russell said Thursday the “championship means nothing at this point” as the Mercedes ace enters the second weekend of the Formula One season top of the pile following victory in Melbourne. The Briton began the campaign as favourite to win a maiden world championship and showed why as he led home a Mercedes one-two […]