ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated Google’s office in Pakistan, marking a significant development in the country’s digital technology sector. The prime minister also met a Google delegation, during which he said Pakistan represented the beginning of an important and promising new journey for Google, with enormous opportunities for the technology giant in the country. PM Shehbaz said the government welcomed Google’s presence in Pakistan and looked forward to expanding cooperation in the digital and technology sectors. Speaking on the occasion, a Google vice-president said the company sought a long-term partnership with Pakistan and stressed the need for further…
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital on Tuesday for a comprehensive medical examination and treatment. The three-member bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, directed that Imran be shifted to the hospital under tight security and remain there until the next hearing. The court also ordered the formation of a special medical board to oversee his treatment. During his medical examination, Dr Faisal Sultan and Imran’s sister, Dr Uzma Khan, will be allowed to accompany him. The court…
ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to increase electricity tariffs by Rs2.52 per unit across the country under the fuel price adjustment for July. According to a Nepra statement, the CPPA submitted the request seeking the tariff adjustment for electricity consumed in July. It said power generated from imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) cost Rs47.37 per unit during the month. The CPPA said Rs77.19 billion worth of electricity was generated from LNG, which accounted for 10.78 per cent of total generation. Furnace oil contributed 1.42 per cent, with the cost…
ATHENS: Three people were killed in a private helicopter crash shortly after take-off on the Greek island of Sifnos, local authorities said. The victims of the helicopter crash included the Greek pilot and a newlywed British couple who had travelled to the island for their honeymoon, according to local media reports. Authorities said the helicopter crashed shortly after taking off, killing all three people on board. Images circulating on social media appeared to show the wreckage at a mountainous location on the island, with flames and thick smoke rising from the crash site. Local media reported that the helicopter exploded…
AFP: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and called for Iran to surrender. “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the s*** out of them,” Trump told Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst, referring to ongoing talks between Oman and Iran on control of the strait, while Washington is also pursuing its own talks. Iranian and Omani officials have been talking for weeks on future maritime navigation arrangements through the shipping route, and the foreign ministry in Tehran said earlier…
ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday raised the price of petrol by Rs5.77 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.47. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs331.20 per litre while HSD will cost Rs390.42 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 for August 18 (Tuesday).
ABU DHABI, Aug 17: Pakistan’s youngest fighter, 11-year-old Aurangzeb Taseer, made a winning start to the International Mixed Martial Arts World Cup, defeating South Africa’s 12-year-old Rubin Pretorius in his opening bout. Taseer secured victory in a closely contested fight to advance to the next stage of the tournament. The young Pakistani fighter will next face Uzbekistan’s Dawlatbek Alamov. A victory in the bout would take Taseer another step closer to the latter stages of the competition. More than 1,000 athletes from 82 countries are reportedly taking part in the international event, making it a major gathering of young mixed martial…
ISLAMABAD: A report submitted to the Supreme Court by the Superintendent of Adiala Jail says that multiple government doctors regularly examine Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. The two-page report, submitted in connection with Imran Khan’s health and meetings with visitors, also referred to an assurance given by Salman Akram Raja before the Islamabad High Court that he would not speak to the media within the jail premises after meeting the PTI founder. According to the report, however, the court’s order was subsequently violated when media talks were held. It noted that a single-member bench of the Islamabad High Court…
LAHORE: REVOO PAKISTAN, hosted an exclusive media meetup for its C35 Series on August 8, 2026, at the Hannover Event Complex, Lahore, bringing together families, members of the media, leading content creators, Pakistan’s biking community, and prominent public figures for a firsthand experience of the brand’s family-focused electric bike lineup. The event showcased the complete REVOO C35 Series, a family-centric electric bike series built around the “Chalo Aik Sath” philosophy, featuring the C35 , positioned as the all-rounder that “Never Lets You Down, C35 Young (C35Y) positioned as “King of Value”, and the premium C35 GT. The biggest highlight of…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s debt increased by Rs18.8 trillion during the first 28 months of its tenure, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data. The SBP’s documents showed that between March 2024 and June 2026, the federal government’s domestic debt rose by Rs16,766 billion, while its external debt increased by Rs2,066 billion. The increase amounts to an average rise of more than Rs22.4 billion in the government’s debt every day during the 28-month period. According to the documents, the federal government’s total debt stood at Rs64,810 billion in February 2024, the final month of the caretaker government. Following the…
