42+ min ago (136+ words) F.P. Report The government on Sunday announced a reduction in petroleum prices for the upcoming fortnight. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs2 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs263.45. Meanwhile, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been cut by Rs4.79 [] The government on Sunday announced a reduction in petroleum prices for the upcoming fortnight. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs2 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs263.45. Meanwhile, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been cut by Rs4.79 per litre, now fixed at Rs279.65. The revised rates have taken effect immediately and will remain in place for the next 15 days....

43+ min ago (167+ words) F.P. Report The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Cyclone Ditwah hit areas of Sri Lankan are in progress by Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF. On second day of relief efforts, the ship's embarked Z9EC helicopter undertook multiple missions over severely flood-affected areas in Colombo and its surrounding regions. Operating in close coordination with [] The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Cyclone Ditwah hit areas of Sri Lankan are in progress by Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF. On second day of relief efforts, the ship's embarked Z9EC helicopter undertook multiple missions over severely flood-affected areas in Colombo and its surrounding regions. Operating in close coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, the helicopter delivered essential food items and emergency supplies to stranded families in inundated residential zones inaccessible by road. PNS SAIF while on overseas deployment to Sri Lanka will continue the relief…...

44+ min ago (150+ words) F.P. Report KURRAM: Two police officers were martyred and four militants shot dead during an attack on a police post in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officials said that armed militants attacked the Chanarik police post in central Kurram. Police returned fire, killing four militants and injuring six. Separately, a joint operation by the Bannu Police [] KURRAM: Two police officers were martyred and four militants shot dead during an attack on a police post in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officials said that armed militants attacked the Chanarik police post in central Kurram. Police returned fire, killing four militants and injuring six. Separately, a joint operation by the Bannu Police and the Hathikhel clan resulted in the killing of three terrorists on Saturday after an intense gun battle in the Tarkhe-Oba area of Ahmed Zai police station limits. Several other terrorists were injured…...

47+ min ago (594+ words) RANCHI (AFP): Star batsman Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 52nd one-day century to set up India's 17-run win over a spirited South Africa in the first match on Sunday. Kohli's 135 came off 120 balls and he shared a second-wicket partnership of 136 with fellow stalwart Rohit Sharma to set India on course for 349-8 in the eastern city of Ranchi. Number eight Corbin Bosch made a valiant 67 off 51 balls as South Africa fought until almost the end. Entering the 50th over, the visitors needed 18 for victory with one wicket left. Bosch fell on the second ball and South Africa were 332 all out. Matthew Breetzke, who made 72, and Marco Jansen, with 70, put on a fighting stand of 97 for the sixth wicket to revived the chase after South Africa slipped to 11-3 and then 77-4. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav stood out with figures of 4-68 in the high-scoring contest....

47+ min ago (669+ words) LONDON (AFP): Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a bad-tempered London derby on Sunday. Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off for a crude foul on Merino late in the first half at Stamford Bridge. Despite Caicedo's dismissal, Trevoh Chalobah headed Chelsea into a second half lead, but Merino's leveller ensured Arsenal emerged unscathed from a bruising encounter between the title rivals. Arsenal are five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who beat Newcastle on Saturday, and sit six points above third-placed Chelsea. When the dust had settled on a contest of relentless intensity, Arsenal were left to rue a missed opportunity to extend their lead over Chelsea in the title race, while the Blues were relieved to avoid a damaging defeat. Arsenal remain the favourites to win their…...

49+ min ago (241+ words) MARDAN: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday said that his party will "not change its path" and could march towards Islamabad if the situation demands it. Speaking at a ceremony marking the completion of Hifz-ul-Quran at Jamia Islamia in Babuzai, Mardan, Fazlur Rehman said Pakistan was meant to be a country of Islamic hopes, where people could freely practice their faith without fear. He said the country should have been "a symbol of peace, brotherhood, and freedom," adding that it is the responsibility of governments to protect the rights of citizens. However, he lamented that the Constitution had been turned into a "plaything," where amendments were being made not for the public good but to satisfy powerful individuals. The JUI-F chief criticised the recent approval of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, claiming that lawmakers were "bought to create a…...

58+ min ago (277+ words) MADRID (Reuters): Eight more wild boar with suspected cases of African swine fever were discovered near Barcelona, La Vanguardia newspaper reported on Sunday, as Spain struggles to limit the damage to a pork export industry worth billions of euros a year. The newspaper cited sources close to the Catalan agriculture ministry. Two cases have been confirmed, and 12 others have shown signs they may also have the disease but are undergoing tests to confirm this. If confirmed, it would bring the number of infected animals to 14. Reuters was unable to reach the Catalan government for comment. About a third of Spanish pork export certificates have been blocked after the first outbreak of swine fever in Spain " the European Union's top pork producer " since 1994, Spain's agriculture minister said on Saturday. "Of the 400 export certificates to 104 countries, a third are blocked. We are…...

59+ min ago (386+ words) WASHINGTON (Reuters): US authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday. Speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press" and ABC's "This Week," Noem said authorities think that alleged shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal was already living in Washington state when he became radicalized. Investigators are seeking more information from family members and others, Noem said. Authorities identified Lakanwal, 29, as the suspect in a Wednesday shooting that took place just blocks away from the White House and which killed one National Guard member and critically wounded another. After the shooting, US President Donald Trump's administration pointed to a lack of vetting of Afghans and other foreign nationals during the term of former President Joe Biden, although Lakanwal was granted asylum…...

59+ min ago (308+ words) (Web Desk): Neelofar, starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, finally premiered in cinemas on November 28, 2025, after several delays. Fans had been eagerly anticipating the on-screen reunion of the beloved Humsafar pair. The premiere in Lahore drew an excited crowd of industry figures and loyal fans, creating a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere. During interviews, the cast highlighted that the film carries a meaningful message about relationships and the nuances of love. However, audience reactions to Neelofar have been divided. Some praised the performances while many others criticised the film's pacing and narrative. The majority of the viewers felt it relied too heavily on star power, while the script lacked the strength necessary to sustain interest. Some fans enjoyed the slow-burn romance, noting that the film delivered a poetic and visually appealing journey for audiences seeking nostalgia. One viewer wrote: "Watching Fawad…...

59+ min ago (770+ words) LONDON (AFP): MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically playing "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its debut music video. More than four decades later, the channel, now owned by US media giant Paramount Skydance, will wind down its international music broadcasting by the end of the year as it struggles to compete with online streaming and social media. MTV Music, MTV Hits and its 80s and 90s music shows will be shut down in the UK and other European countries in the coming months, sources at Paramount confirmed to AFP. These music channels will stop broadcasting at the end of the year in France, Germany, Poland, Australia and Brazil as well, according to various media reports. It has been declared the "end of an era" by dismayed…...