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Pakistan has reduced petrol by 94 paisas per litre while increasing high-speed diesel by 54 paisas for August 13. The change comes under the government’s daily fuel price review mechanism linked to international oil market trends.
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji has died in Beijing at 97, prompting condolences from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan remembered him as a major Chinese statesman and a friend of the country, while his reform legacy remains central to China’s modern economic story.
Pakistan’s federal debt has reached Rs83.6 trillion by June, rising 75 per cent in four years despite higher taxes and IMF programmes. The increase reflects heavy debt servicing, domestic borrowing and continued pressure on federal finances.
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says PML-N has secured 24 seats in the AJK elections and is expected to reach 30 after reserved seats are allocated. The assembly session, oath-taking and election of the speaker and prime minister are expected next week.
ISPR says eighteen terrorists were killed in Balochistan’s Surab district after a VBIED detonated prematurely and security forces launched a clearance operation. Three civilians died in the blast, while two soldiers were injured during the exchange of fire.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is still far from becoming a social welfare state while unveiling new youth-focused initiatives in Islamabad. The measures include women’s labour-force quota, startup support, technology education opportunities in China, Daanish University and Chromebook laptops for high-achieving students.
Pakistan has approved major steps to move forward with outsourcing Lahore and Karachi airports while also advancing privatisation plans for LESCO and MEPCO. The decisions are part of the government’s wider effort to improve public assets through private-sector participation.
Babar Azam has returned to the ICC Men’s Test batting top 10 after Pakistan’s eight-wicket win over the West Indies. Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made significant gains in the latest rankings, giving Pakistan a timely morale boost.
Pakistan's Foreign Office said Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's Iran visit is focused on bilateral relations, security issues and regional stability. Islamabad says it remains engaged in efforts to support dialogue and de-escalation amid wider regional tensions.
Pakistan has condemned a Houthi attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea that killed three Pakistani nationals and injured another. Islamabad is coordinating with Saudi and Yemeni authorities to repatriate the dead and assist the injured citizen.
The government has reduced petrol by Rs1.70 per litre and increased high-speed diesel by Rs1.39 per litre. Petrol will now cost Rs325.92 per litre, while diesel has been set at Rs382.25 per litre after midnight.
SUPARCO-related information says the August 12 complete solar eclipse will not be visible anywhere in Pakistan. The full eclipse will be seen in Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, while parts of Europe, Africa and North America will witness partial visibility.
