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Web Desk: The Punjab government is weighing a series of measures, including extending school holidays and curtailing market hours, sources said, in a bid to tackle an emerging energy crisis driven by global fuel supply disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. The sources told Geo News on Tuesday that the Punjab Energy Department submitted fresh recommendations to the provincial authorities, proposing fuel rationing on the pattern of the federal government to manage limited resources. The proposed steps come as Pakistan grapples with rising petroleum prices and supply constraints triggered by disruptions in global oil flows amid escalating tensions in the Middle…

Web Desk: Pakistan could host a meeting between the United States and Iran later this week under a proposal now being considered, CNN reported, as Washington pushes diplomacy after President Donald Trump’s sudden shift from threatening Tehran to backing talks. The report said US Vice President JD Vance could attend the proposed meeting, while Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, and Oman are among the countries involved in mediation efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire and safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s change in tone marked a sharp shift after he warned on Saturday that he would hit Iran’s power…

News Desk: Pakistan’s current account surplus increased in February, as per the data from the State of Pakistan (SBP), thanks to the nation’s resilient remittances and lower services imports, The News reported on Tuesday. The surplus stood at $427 million in February, the most since March 2025. The surplus was $68 million in January this year, while the current account posted a deficit of $85 million in February last year. The country ran a deficit of $700 million in eight months of this fiscal year, compared with a surplus of $479 million in the same period last year.”The surplus was…

News Desk: Pakistan’s rapid solar expansion has already avoided more than $12 billion in oil and gas imports, and could save a further $6.3 billion by the end of 2026, helping cushion the impact of soaring fossil-fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East, according to analysis by Renewables First and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The development is especially significant for Pakistan, which remains highly vulnerable to energy shocks because it imports almost all of its crude oil, refined petroleum products and liquefied natural gas from Persian Gulf countries.

News Desk: A Pakistani-flagged tanker has become the latest vessel to navigate the Strait of Hormuz by sailing closely along the Iranian coastline, indicating that vessels may now require Tehran’s approval for safe passage through the world’s most critical oil chokepoint amid escalating regional tensions, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

News Desk: The Abu Dhabi government said air defense systems successfully intercepted the missile, but fragments fell in the area, resulting in the fatality. Officials urged the public to rely only on official sources and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information. The latest death brings the total number of fatalities in recent attacks on the UAE to seven, according to authorities. At least three of the victims are Pakistani nationals — one in Dubai and two in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan’s Embassy in the UAE said it was “profoundly saddened” by the loss, adding that it is in close coordination with…

Web Desk: In international market, gold drops to $5,018 per ounce The price of gold and silver in global market and Pakistan dropped again for the third consecutive day. The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by a massive Rs8,700, bringing the new rate to Rs524,562, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.

Web Desk: Former Pakistan commentator Ramiz Raja has spoken about the controversial run-out by Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Salman Ali Agha during the second One-Day International in Mirpur on Friday. Expressing his thoughts after the 2nd ODI, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman said he belonged to a different school of thought, adding that modern cricket often sees sides seize any chance the moment it appears. He said that the dismissal fell outside the spirit of sportsmanship.

Web desk: More than 1,800 flights cancelled from Pakistani airports as rising jet fuel prices add pressure The ongoing war in the Middle East has begun to disrupt global air travel, leaving the skies unsettled and forcing thousands of flight cancellations across the region.

Web Desk: Multiple oil shipments reach Karachi as port operations for berthing and cargo handling continue Another oil tanker carrying thousands of tons of fuel has arrived at Port Qasim from Oman, as Pakistan continues to receive petroleum shipments through its key maritime gateway. Port officials said the vessel is part of the ongoing oil supply operations at the port, where several tankers are being handled simultaneously.