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Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis fire back, further widening Middle East war

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Saudi warplanes have intensified their strikes on Yemen as Iran-backed Houthi fighters launched another salvo of drones and missiles at Saudi cities, as a new front in the Middle East conflict continues to grow. The rebel movement announced renewed strikes on the Kingdom in a move threatening to exacerbate a global energy supply shortage first triggered by the US and Israel’s decision to launch a war on Iran. In a sign of the worsening conflict in a new theatre, the United States tightened its travel warning for Saudi Arabia, banning…

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Govt raises petrol price by Rs6.88, HSD by Rs5.62 per litre

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The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs6.88 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.62 per litre, effective till Thursday, September 17, 2026. According to an Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) notification, the new price of petrol has been fixed at Rs391.22 per litre, while HSD will be available at Rs421.45 per litre. The regulator said the increase was primarily linked to higher petrol and diesel prices in the international market amid continued global uncertainty. The prices of petroleum products have also been revised in…

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NFEH demands urgent action to save Korangi Creek mangroves

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Karachi National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH) President Muhammad Naeem Qureshi has called upon the Sindh government to launch an immediate and uncompromising crackdown on the illegal cutting of mangroves and trees, warning that Karachi can no longer afford the destruction of its already rapidly diminishing natural green cover in the name of land grabbing and encroachment.Qureshi expressed grave concern over the latest reported incident at Korangi Creek, where mangroves are allegedly being cut and land reclaimed right alongside the Mangrove Biodiversity Park inaugurated by Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab…

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Rs 100+ Petrol Levy a Tragedy: Sharjeel Memon Slams Federal Govt, Calls It Grave Injustice

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Karachi, September 15, 2026 – Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has termed the federal government’s collection of over Rs 100 levy on petrol a “major tragedy” and “grave injustice” to the public, stating that the high cost of petroleum products is impacting every Pakistani. Addressing the Sindh Assembly, he said it would be a grave injustice for the government to oppose addressing this public issue, as the consequences of the price hikes are extremely severe. Sharjeel Memon said global and Gulf conditions have pushed prices up, but the heavy…

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LIIBS 2026 Returns for 9th Edition, Bringing Together Ministers, Global Executives and Industry Leaders

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ISLAMABAD: The Nutshell Group will host the 9th edition of the Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit (LIIBS) 2026 on Thursday, September 17, at a local hotel in Islamabad, bringing together federal ministers, global institutional leaders and Pakistan’s leading corporate executives for high-level discussions on the country’s economic, technological and geopolitical direction. This year’s summit is themed “The Next Move”, shifting the conversation from uncertainty toward action and focusing on Pakistan’s strategic, economic and technological choices and the forces shaping its next phase of development. Building on the momentum of LIIBS…

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