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ISLAMABAD, September 20, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to maintain uninterrupted petrol supplies across Pakistan while ensuring that eligible citizens can access the government’s targeted fuel relief scheme without unnecessary hurdles. The measures come as international oil prices remain under pressure amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The government has been monitoring petroleum stocks, supply chains and distribution arrangements as part of efforts to protect domestic fuel availability. On September 15, the Petroleum Division briefed officials that major refineries, including PARCO, PRL and Cnergyico, along with Pakistan State Oil and the Oil and Gas Regulatory…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said her government’s development focus now extends across all 41 districts of the province, rather than being concentrated in a single city. Speaking to Punjab Assembly members and PML-N ticket-holders from Multan in Lahore on September 19, she said development projects were being planned according to population ratios. The meeting focused on development priorities and public issues in Multan. The provincial lawmakers and ticket-holders presented proposals and recommendations, while the chief minister directed the relevant authorities to take necessary measures on the issues discussed. Development Projects Across Punjab Maryam Nawaz said the government…
WASHINGTON — September 20, 2026: Trump cuts short Camp David stay as U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Saturday amid rising tensions involving Iran, Yemen and Saudi Arabia, while Washington weighs its next steps in the widening Middle East conflict. The White House did not publicly give a reason for the change in Trump’s schedule. Trump had been expected to remain at the presidential retreat in Maryland through Sunday. The White House later updated his schedule to show an earlier return to Washington aboard Marine One. The decision came as regional tensions rose following a Houthi…
ISLAMABAD, September 19, 2026 — Pakistan has slightly reduced petrol prices and high-speed diesel prices from Saturday, while political tensions remain elevated as Jamaat-e-Islami prepares a march towards Islamabad and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) plans a separate protest in the capital later this month. The government reduced the petrol price by Rs1.65 per litre, bringing it to Rs389.14, while the price of high-speed diesel fell by Rs0.88 to Rs424.04 per litre. The revised prices are effective from September 19 to September 21. Petrol Prices and Fuel Relief The latest reduction comes after several fuel-price increases in recent weeks amid volatility in…
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has warned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against any attempt to enter or disrupt Islamabad during its planned September 27 protest. Talal Chaudhry Warns PTI that the government will take strict legal action if the demonstration resembles previous marches, sit-ins or attempts to enter the capital. The warning comes as PTI prepares for its announced long march toward Islamabad. The government has linked its response to maintaining public order and complying with an Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruling concerning political gatherings and the use of public spaces in the federal capital. Government Warning Speaking to the…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the high-level segment of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next week, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, along with other federal ministers and senior government officials, will accompany the prime minister during the visit. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to present Pakistan’s position on key regional and international developments during his address to the UN General Assembly. The prime minister will highlight Pakistan’s emphasis on dialogue,…