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سازمان منطقه ویژه اقتصادی پتروشیمی از تخلیه نیروهای فعال در این منطقه خبر داد
سازمان منطقه ویژه اقتصادی پتروشیمی بندر «امام» اعلام کرد بر اساس تصمیم کمیته فرماندهی شرایط اضطراری منطقه ویژه اقتصادی پتروشیمی، نیروهای کلیه واحدهای صنعتی فعال در منطقه تخلیه شدهاند. پیشتر رسانههای ایران از حمله به منطقه پتروشیمی ماهشهر در صبح شنبه خبر داده بودند.
Silver Rate Today in Pakistan- April 4, 2026
Karachi, April 4, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have shown steady strength today, with the chandi ka rate at Rs. 7,549 per tola—demonstrating sustained momentum driven by international precious metals trends and active local demand. This performance continues the recent positive pattern, as silver remains responsive to global market signals. Current local rates stand at Rs. 6,470 per 10 grams and Rs. 647 per gram, supported by international spot silver activity and its reliable linkage to gol...
UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks
The United Arab Emirates has begun retaliating against Iran’s incessant air strikes on its industrial infrastructure by squeezing the economic lifeline it has long extended to the sanctions-bound Islamic Republic. Rather than taking sweeping measures that would signal an escalation beyond its purely defensive posture, the UAE this week quietly banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports. The UAE is home to more than half a million Iranians, many of whom are...
Pakistan set to receive huge capital influx amid Gulf turmoil: Qaiser Sheikh
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Saturday claimed that significant investment is expected to enter Pakistan within the next 15 days. Speaking on the ARY News program “On My Radar”, Sheikh said he believes the Iran conflict will last a maximum of two more weeks. “After the war ends, normalcy will return at a rapid pace,” he said. In the current scenario, Sheikh added, Pakistan has emerged as a stable country, predicting that Pakistanis who invested in G...
Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Barnsley after pedestrian dies in collision
Two people in police custody after a fatal incident in Cudworth area on Friday eveningTwo people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died after a collision in the Cudworth area of Barnsley.Emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a Volkswagen Touareg and a pedestrian on Rose Tree Avenue about 4.55pm on Friday, South Yorkshire police said in a statement. Continue reading...
Govt fails to manage petroleum situation: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday said that the government policy on petroleum products has been based on reaction and decisions being taken in view of the public anger. Talking to media Shahid Khaqan, a former prime minister, said that the war has passed five weeks, but the government has failed to manage the petrol situation in the country. “The government hiked the price without justification as the war started,” Abbasi said. “Free travel, handouts and cheaper oil...
Gold, silver prices unchanged in Pakistan and international markets
Prices of gold and silver remained stable in domestic and international markets on Saturday. In the local market, the price of gold per tola held steady at Rs490,362, while 10 grams of gold remained at Rs420,406. On the global market, gold prices per ounce were stable at $4,676. Silver prices also remained firm, with one tola trading at Rs7,794 and 10 grams at Rs6,682. Globally, the price of silver per ounce held steady at $73.10. Read: SBP injects Rs13.68tr into market Yesterday,...
Iran’s oil exports from Kharg island increase despite war: media
TEHRAN: Iran’s oil exports from the key island of Kharg have increased even as the war with the United States and Israel rages, Iranian media reported on Saturday. “Following the visits carried out and meetings held on Kharg island, I must say that in recent days not only have oil exports not decreased, but they have increased,” ISNA news agency quoted Moussa Ahmadi, the head of the Iranian parliament’s energy commission, as saying. Kharg Island, located off Iran’s...
Costly reliance
THE reverberations of the Iran war are being felt around the world. In Pakistan, the government has hiked fuel prices, which will mean higher prices for all commodities. School schedules are being shortened and people are finding it harder to ignore the bill that the US-Israel war on Iran has handed them. Similar difficulties are being faced by other countries across the region. All eyes are on the April 6 deadline the US has given Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. By now, nearly every aspect o...
Another oil shock
THE sharp increase in the domestic price of petrol and diesel is an unavoidable correction amid external price shocks triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. That the petrol price was reduced by Rs80 in less than 24 hours shows political pressure and confusion in officialdom. Alongside the fuel price adjustments, the government has also ordered early market closures to conserve energy and announced targeted subsidy for motorcycle owners, farmers and transporters. For weeks, the authorities had r...
Punjab rolls out petrol relief package — complete procedure announced
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday launched a comprehensive petrol relief package following a sharp increase in petroleum prices. In a statement shared on social media, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced a wide-ranging relief package aimed at reducing the financial burden on citizens. Free motorcycle registration and transfer As part of the package, public transport has been made free across the province. Additionally, motorcycle registration charges and transfer fees hav...
Trump wants $10B to fund construction and beautification projects in and around Washington DC
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump wants $10B to fund construction and beautification projects in and around Washington DCThe Presidential Capital Stewardship Program would be overseen by the National Park Service and would coordinate renovations of parts of the U.S. capital Mike Bedigan in New York Saturday 04 April 2026 05:11 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bo...
65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone
National 65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone Updated April 4, 202612:01 AM ET Originally published April 4, 202612:01 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered Jennifer Ludden 65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone Listen · 3:51 3:51 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5760948/nx-s1-9716335" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scr...
Abandoned airport being transformed into £7bn seaside city three times bigger than Monaco
Abandoned airport being transformed into £7bn seaside city three times bigger than MonacoEllinikon International Airport in Athens is being transformed into a massive coastal city with thousands of new homes, Greece's tallest building and luxury facilities opening as early as 2027CommentsNewsLiam McInerney Content Editor 05:00, 04 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesThe abandoned airport site is soon set to be transformed (Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images)A long-abandoned airport that has sat eerily sile...
Easy April 5 recycling mistake could cost householders £80 fine
Easy April 5 recycling mistake could cost householders £80 fineFigures show almost half of adults do not know what can be recycled but getting it wrong can run the risk of a fixed penalty of up to £80 - or more for repeat offendersCommentsNewsElaine Blackburne Network Content Editor05:00, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMany households have several bins to use(Image: Elaine Blackburne)Householders who incorrectly dispose of their rubbish could find it proves costly with the risk of an £80 fine. Yet rese...
Savers told 'critical to act now' and not delay £542 decision
Savers told 'critical to act now' and not delay £542 decisionCurrent volatility could mean it pays off, according to an expertCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor04:02, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSavers are being urged to take action(Image: MoMo Productions via Getty Images)A money has issued an urgent warning to Brits. Personal finance expert and co-founder of savings platform Raisin UK, Kevin Mountford, is urging consumers to lock any spare cash they have into savings accounts befor...
Transporters raise fares by 30pc as ‘subsidy falls short’
• Prices of vegetables, fruits, construction materials, essential commodities also surge• Citizens, businesses reject fuel price increase despite provincial relief measures• LCCI warns of higher production costs, reduced export competitiveness LAHORE: Transporters have increased fares by up to 30 per cent following the recent fuel price hike, stressing that the government’s subsidy was insufficient to offset rising operational costs. Moreover, the record increase in petroleum prices has also ca...
Petrol price drops to Rs378 as PM cuts levy amid backlash
• Shehbaz declares all cabinet members will forgo salaries for six months• New price effective from today• In late-night televised address, premier outlines reasons behind Thursday’s steep hike• Sindh, Punjab roll out targeted relief ISLAMABAD: Just a day after an unprecedented surge in petroleum prices, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a major relief measure, slashing the petroleum levy by Rs80 per litre and bringing the price of petrol down to Rs378 per litre. In a late-night...
IMF demands of Pakistan curtailing power subsidy in next budget
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded of Pakistan to slash the power subsidy in the next financial year to Rs 830 billion, sources said. As the Pakistan and the IMF preparing to set key targets of the next fiscal year’s budget, the lender has demanded Rs 206 billion rupees cut in the electricity subsidy in the budget, according to sources. “The energy sector’s subsidy should not be more than 830 billion in the next budget,” the IMF has demanded of...
Pakistan offers 30 days of free public transport following 40% petrol hike
State-run public transport in Pakistan’s capital and most populous province will be free for the coming month, officials said, after the government drastically raised fuel prices due to the Iran war. The announcement came after street protests and long queues of motorcycles at fuel stations triggered by a late-night decision on Thursday to impose a 42.7 per cent rise in the price of petrol to 485 rupees (US$1.70) per litre. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif back-pedalled late on Friday, saying he...