Pakistan, Qatar discuss strategic energy storage cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral energy cooperation and ensuring stable LNG supplies to Pakistan. The meeting focused on expressing Pakistan’s gratitude to the State of Qatar for facilitating timely LNG supplies and enhancing coordination…

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PTI defends MNA Iqbal Afridi’s son over asylum move, assails govt’s ‘oppression’ – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: PTI on Wednesday defended MNA Iqbal Afridi’s son, who surrendered his passport and sought asylum in a European country, saying he had no other option left to prevent detention and harassment. The matter came to light during a recent meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior, where State Minister for Interior Talal…

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President Zardari approves Sitara-i-Shujaat for citizen who sacrified his life while averting suicide attack – Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday approved awarding the Sitara-i-Shujaat to a citizen who sacrificed his life while foiling a suicide attack in Attock’s Jand tehsil. The approval was granted by the president on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, state-run PTV reported. According to reports, the incident occurred on Monday near a key…

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How Pakistan Imploded in Mirpur

Senior players failed to deliver as familiar weaknesses resurfaced in another disappointing overseas performance Pakistan captain Shan Masood speaks at a press conference after their defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on May 12, 2026. PHOTO: PCB/FILE TORONTO: Pakistan’s defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh…

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Pakistan’s payments to IPPs surge to Rs3.4 trillion

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s annual payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have surged to Rs3.4 trillion, officials revealed during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Tuesday. Officials from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) informed the committee that the government pays approximately Rs3.4 trillion annually to IPPs. According to NEPRA officialsthe…

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