LAHORE — The PML-N government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol by Rs5.58 per litre while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.18 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs364.35 per litre while HSD will cost Rs385.95 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable on Sept 9 (Wednesday). The price of HSD has come down from a peak of Rs520.35 recorded on April 3. Its price had…
Author: Faisal Ali Ghumman
LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS ) — Operations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that wounded 73 people, in what Saudi authorities described as a dangerous escalation. Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the “terrorist Houthi militia’s targeting of civilian and economic” sites in the southern cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran. The ministry said the attacks resulted in 73 civilians being injured, including women and children. Fires erupted at the sites and several people were injured as firefighting and other emergency teams rushed…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan Navy Day is being observed today to pay homage to the heroes of the 1965 war who fought against a much bigger adversary with absolute courage and sacrificed their lives to defend the motherland. This day commemorates the “Operation Dwarka”, codenamed “Operation SOMNATH”, in which Pakistan Navy’s seven major warships proceeded on an audacious mission inside enemy territory. They destroyed significant shore installations including an Indian radar station and a radio beacon at Dwarka, and inflicted irreparable damage to Indian pride. During the 1965 war, Pakistan Navy submarine, Ghazi, emerged as a formidable deterrent, symbolizing Pakistan’s…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan finally made it through the Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals after spinner Nashra Sandhu’s triggered a 72-run drubbing of Hong Kong, China at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday night. Nashra took six wickets as Pakistan defended 143 runs — that included a stand-out contribution by Shawaal Zulfiqaar — to set their last-four date against Sri Lanka on Friday. In reply, Hong Kong were all out for 71 runs in 19 overs.
LAHORE MIRROR — The government on Monday increased the prices of petrol by Rs12.90 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.72 per litre, respectively. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs358.77 per litre while HSD will cost Rs381.77 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable on Sept 8 (Tuesday). The price of HSD has come down from a peak of Rs520.35 recorded on April 3. Its price had started rising from…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan Air Force Day is being observed today across the country, with the nation paying tribute to the valour and sacrifices of PAF heroes and renewing its resolve to safeguard Pakistan’s skies. The day is being observed to honour the officers and airmen of the Pakistan Air Force who made supreme sacrifices in defence of the motherland, while acknowledging the force’s distinguished record in safeguarding Pakistan’s aerial frontiers. The Pakistan Air Force’s decisive role in the 1965 war and its performance in Marka-e-Haq in May 2025 continue to symbolise its combat prowess and professional excellence. In the…
LAHORE MIRROR — Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel has strongly responded to social media speculation linking her romantically with Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya. Patel and Pandya were recently spotted together at a private event at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace, where the actress was seen introducing the cricketer to some of her friends. A video from the gathering subsequently went viral on social media, showing the two together. A social media user reshared the video and claimed that Patel placing her hand on Pandya’s shoulder was a sign of a possible romantic relationship between the two, suggesting that the rumours circulating online were turning…
LAHORE MIRROR — Defence and Martyrs Day was observed today [Sunday] to pay tribute to the martyrs and Ghazis and reaffirm commitment to defending the motherland against all threats. It was on this day in 1965 that Indian forces crossed the international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan, but the nation foiled the nefarious designs of the enemy. The day dawned with a thirty-one-gun salute at the Federal Capital and a twenty-one-gun salute at the provincial capitals. Special prayers were offered after Fajr in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country and the independence of…
LAHORE MIRROR — A video showing a citizen having his hair cut inside the office of the District Police Officer (DPO) Haripur has gone viral on social media, prompting an inquiry by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police chief. According to police officials, the viral footage shows a man having his hair cut and styled inside the DPO’s office. The man seen in the video is a YouTuber who had expressed a desire to have his hair styled by the DPO Haripur before recording the video. Police officials said that, at the YouTuber’s request, a barber was called to the DPO’s office…
LAHORE MIRROR — Police have arrested former National Assembly member, former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab president and ex-minister Hammad Azhar. According to police sources, Azhar was arrested in Multan and subsequently handed over to Lahore Police. The sources said Hammad Azhar was wanted in several cases registered in connection with the May 9, 2023 incidents. Police sources said Azhar had been declared a proclaimed offender since May 9, 2023. He briefly resurfaced following the death of his father but went into hiding again afterwards.
