Karachi, March 18, 2026: A powerful weather system from Iran is moving into Pakistan, raising fears of a repeat of “black rain” – rainfall contaminated with oil and harmful particles. Last week, following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities, Iran experienced black rain, sparking concerns for neighboring regions. While the Pakistani Meteorological Department […]
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ISLAMABAD, Mar 16, 2026 (APP): On the special instructions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, it has been decided that salaries of federal government employees will be paid before the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. All federal government departments have received the Prime Minister’s directives and have promptly taken action to ensure that employees receive their salaries ahead
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Islamabad, March 16, 2026: Government officials on Monday warned that liquefied natural gas (LNG) will no longer be available in Pakistan after April 14.They explained that two LNG cargoes per month had already been delayed this year, and supply from Qatar completely stopped on March 2. Of the eight cargoes expected in March, only two
ISLAMABAD March 15, 2026 | 08:33 AMThe government has increased the price of kerosene by Rs 39.20 per liter, bringing the new price to Rs 358.01 per liter. Meanwhile, the federal government has decided to maintain the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel.Petrol Levy: Rs 105.37 per literDiesel Levy: Rs 55.24 per literThe Ministry of
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Gilgit, March 11, 2026: Heavy rain and landslides have blocked several sections of the Karakoram Highway in Upper Kohistan, disrupting road access between Gilgit-Baltistan and other areas of Pakistan.According to officials, multiple points along the highway were closed due to landslides triggered by continuous rainfall. As a result, the region’s land connection with the rest
