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Govt cuts petrol price by Rs6, diesel by Rs6.80 per litre

The federal government on Friday announced a reduction in petroleum prices for the next week, lowering the price of petrol by Rs6 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs6.80 per litre with effect from May 23, 2026. According to a notification …

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CDF Munir lands in Tehran as Pakistan steps up US-Iran mediation efforts

Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday as part of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran, according to the military’s media wing. The…

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India battles power cuts as heatwave boosts electricity demand to record

NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: Some parts of India are grappling with power cuts as record-breaking heat has pushed electricity demand to an all-time high in excess of 270 gigawatts, spurring a government call for consumers to limit use. An El Nino weather …

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India’s Hindalco misses profit estimates as Novelis disruptions weigh

India’s Hindalco Industries posted a surprise profit drop for the second straight quarter on Friday, missing analysts’ estimates, as expenses linked to a fire-related disruption at U.S. unit Novelis offset the benefit of higher base metal prices. …

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India needs to monitor Iran war impact, RBI report says

MUMBAI: India’s economic outlook is clouded by supply-side pressures, the central bank said in its monthly economic report on Friday, flagging a need to closely monitor how the Iran war-led energy shock feeds through to prices. High-frequency econ…

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Bilawal inaugurates Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway

Chairman of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday formally inaugurated the Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway in Karachi . The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Acting Governor Sindh Owais Qadir Shah, federal and …

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Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open

PARIS: Novak Djokovic on Friday admitted world number one Jannik Sinner was the man to beat at Roland Garros as the imperious Italian stands on the brink of completing his career Grand Slam. Djokovic, 39, is chasing a 25th major title, which would…

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EU moves to sanction Iran over Hormuz blockade

BRUSSELS: European Union nations moved Friday towards imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz , the EU said. Tehran effectively closed the key shipping lane for global gas and oil in retalia…

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Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but ‘we’re not there yet’

HELSINGBORG , SWEDEN: The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators , but there is more work to be done, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. “There’s been some …

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Sabalenka says she is ‘100%’ ready for French Open after claycourt struggles

PARIS: World number one Aryna Sabalenka insists she has fully shaken off the physical woes that derailed her French Open preparations, despite arriving at Roland Garros without a semi-final appearance on clay this season. Sabalenka’s French Open h…

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